NEAT Sports Nutrition & Supplementation 3

Question 1

What is the primary metabolic purpose of 'train low, compete high' strategies used in endurance sports?

Accepted Answer

Training with low carbohydrate availability to enhance fat oxidation adaptations

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Training with low hydration to improve sweat-rate efficiency

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Training at low altitude before competing at high altitude

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Training at low intensity to prevent overtraining syndrome

Question 2

What carbohydrate-to-protein ratio is commonly recommended for a post-exercise recovery meal or shake?

Accepted Answer

3:1

Answer

1:1

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5:1

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7:1

Question 3

Which dietary assessment method is most commonly used in sports nutrition counseling to evaluate an athlete's habitual food and beverage intake?

Accepted Answer

24-hour dietary recall

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Perceived Exertion Scale (RPE)

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VO2 max test

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Sit-and-reach flexibility test

Question 4

What is exercise-associated hyponatremia and what is its primary cause in endurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

Dangerously low blood sodium from excessive plain water consumption

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Elevated blood sodium from inadequate fluid intake

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Low blood potassium from prolonged sweating

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High blood sodium from excessive sports drink use

Question 5

For athletes competing in weight-class sports, which approach to making weight is considered safest and most evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

Gradual weight reduction of 0.5–1% body weight per week over several weeks

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Rapid water cutting through dehydration in the 48 hours before competition

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Complete caloric fasting for 72 hours before the weigh-in

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Using diuretics to accelerate water and sodium loss

Question 6

Which macronutrient becomes the predominant fuel source during high-intensity exercise at or above 75% of VO2max?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

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Fat

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Protein

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Ketone bodies

Question 7

What is the primary concern when athletes self-prescribe dietary supplements without guidance from a qualified professional?

Accepted Answer

Risk of banned substance contamination, harmful dosing, and spending money on unproven products

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All supplements are invariably ineffective for athletes

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Supplements are regulated as tightly as prescription drugs by the FDA

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Self-prescribed supplements always cause kidney damage