nutrition for fitness and sport
Exercise performance is _____ in males than in females
10% greater
An additional _______ Calories or more per day may be required during training in order to obtain sufficient nutrients during exercise.
500-1000
The Food Exchange system was developed by the ______.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) American Diabetes Association (ADA)
The recommendations that fall under the DRI umbrella include:
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
Examples of dietary guidance systems include
Basic 7 Food Pyramid MYPlate
The 4 elements of safety for cleaning, separating, cooking and chilling food in order to prevent food poisoning is called the
Check Your Steps.
Current examples of liquid sports meals include
Ensure. Slim-fast. Boost.
Which dietary reference intake represents the nutrient intake value estimated to meet the needs of half of a population of healthy individuals?
Estimated Average Requirement
What is the name of an educational approach used to convey the concept of a healthy balanced diet to individuals
Food Guide Dietary Guidance System
Which of the following components are optional on the new (as of March 2018) Nutrition Facts panel of a food label?
Monounsaturated fat Polyunsaturated fat Calories from fat
Which of the following fall under the umbrella of Dietary Reference Intakes set by the Food and Nutrition Board? Select all that apply.
UL EER RDA AI
Which of the following best describes Dietary Reference Intakes?
Umbrella term for various nutrient recommendations set by the Food and Nutrition Board
According to the key-nutrient concept, if the levels of ________ are adequate in your diet, you will probably be receiving an adequate supply of all essential nutrients.
Vitamin A protein Vitamin C
Non essential nutrients
are formed in the body. may be found in food.
Planned vegetarian diets ______.
are usually nutritionally adequate may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases
If a vegetarian does not plan his diet carefully, he may become deficient in
calories. vitamins. protein.
Liquid sports meals usually contain high quality sources of ______.
carbohydrate vitamins protein
The use of ______ as an energy fuel becomes increasingly important in endurance activities lasting longer than 5 minutes
carbohydrates stored as glycogen. fats
The dietary reference value used for food labeling purposes which represents how much of your daily requirement for a specific nutrient will be met by consuming one serving of food is called the
daily value
The nutrient _____ of food is determined by comparing its protein, vitamin, or mineral content with the amount of calories it provides.
density
Because nonessential nutrients can be formed in the body they are called
dispensable nutrients
Which of the following are one of the 6 classes of nutrients?
fats carbohydrates proteins
Exercise performance is greater in males than in females because men have
greater levels of anaerobic power. greater levels of strength. greater levels of muscle mass.
The Estimated Average Requirement represents a nutrient intake value that is estimated to meet the needs of ____ of a healthy adult population.
half
The statement, "This food is high in potassium which may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke." is an example of a
health claims
The development of _____ may be associated with either nutritional deficiencies or excesses.
heart disease osteoporosis diabetes
Most healthy eating plans attempt to
increase the consumption of legumes. reduce or modify the type of fat. increase the consumption of fruits.
A vegetarian diet when compared to the typical Western diet ______ a reduced risk for many chronic diseases
is associated with
The observation that obtaining the RDA or AI for protein, Vitamin A, Thiamine,Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin C, Iron and Calcium will lead to an ample supply of all essential nutrients is the foundation of the _____ - _______ concept.
key - nutrient
The different ways of being a vegetarian include being a
lactovegetarian ovovegetarian. pescovegetarian.
Most nutrients are
made in plants. found as elements in the soil.
Nutritional scientists currently believe that the development of chronic diseases ____ associated with either deficiencies or excesses of various nutrients.
may be
The consumption of vegetarian diets has been associated with a reduced risk of
obesity. hypertension. diabetes.
If you decide to change your diet towards vegetarianism and choose eggs and dairy products as your main protein sources, your diet would be considered
ovolactovegetarian
The nutrient density of food is determined by comparing the calories it provides with its ______.
protein content mineral content vitamin content
Foods in each of the 6 exchange groups of the Food Exchange Program contain similar amounts of
proteins. carbohydrates.
Eating a balanced diet should provide all the nutrients and kcalories you need to
regulate metabolic processes. support tissue development. maintain your weight.
Water consumed during athletic competition may be important for
regulating body temperature.
"Helps to support your immune system" and "Heart healthy" are examples of;
structure and function claims.
A structure and function claim
suggests that a food product may beneficially affect health or performance. must technically be correct. may not be as authoritative as a health claim.
A well planned, appropriately supplemented vegetarian diet can _________ athletic performance capacity.
support
The FDA will permit a manufacturer to include a health claim on a food label if
the health claims uses the terms "may" or "might" in terms of disease risk reduction. the food meets certain minimum standards. the food contains a nutrient for which there is strong evidence that supports a possible reduction of disease risk following its consumption.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggest that certain people such as ______ may need supplements to meet their nutritional needs.
vegetarians or vegans pregnant women those on a restrictive diet
High-energy compounds stored in muscle tissue are utilized during
very short, high-intensity exercise.
There is no need to consume anything during most types of athletic competition with the possible exception of
water, carbohydrate
Many nutrients are synthesized by plants from
water. carbon dioxide.
