NEAT Sports Nutrition & Supplementation

Question 1

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake per hour during prolonged endurance exercise lasting more than 60 minutes?

Accepted Answer

30–60 g

Answer

Consuming 30–60 g of carbohydrates per hour during prolonged exercise helps maintain blood glucose levels and sustain performance.

Question 2

Which amino acid becomes conditionally essential during intense exercise and serves as a primary fuel source for intestinal cells?

Accepted Answer

Glutamine

Answer

Glutamine becomes conditionally essential during intense exercise as it is the primary fuel for intestinal cells and supports immune function.

Question 3

What is the primary ergogenic mechanism of creatine supplementation in athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced ATP regeneration via phosphocreatine replenishment

Answer

Creatine supplementation increases phosphocreatine stores, enabling faster ATP regeneration during high-intensity, short-duration exercise.

Question 4

According to sports nutrition guidelines, what is the recommended protein intake for athletes engaged in strength training?

Accepted Answer

1.2–2.0 g/kg/day

Answer

Athletes engaged in strength training typically require 1.2–2.0 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day to support muscle protein synthesis and repair.

Question 5

What is the primary function of beta-alanine as a sports supplement?

Accepted Answer

Buffer hydrogen ions to delay muscle fatigue

Answer

Beta-alanine increases muscle carnosine levels, which buffers hydrogen ions (H+) that accumulate during high-intensity exercise, thereby delaying fatigue.

NEAT - Nutrition and Exercise Assessment Training Certification Practice Test

NEAT - Nutrition and Exercise Assessment Training Certification Practice Test

NEAT Sports Nutrition & Supplementation