Chapter 2
Exercise performance is _____ in males than in females.
10 percent greater
An additional _______ Calories or more per day may be required during training in order to obtain sufficient nutrients during exercise.
500-1000
When an RDA cannot be set because scientific data are not available, which DRI can be established based on the recommendations of scientific experts?
Adequate Intake
The recommended daily intake level based on observed or experimentally determined approximations of nutrient intake by a group of healthy people is called the
Adequate Intake.
Current examples of liquid sports meals include
Boost. Slim-fast. Ensure.
Which of the following fall under the umbrella of Dietary Reference Intakes set by the Food and Nutrition Board? Select all that apply.
EER Reason: Estimated Energy Requirements are one of the DRIs. UL Reason: Tolerable Upper Intake Levels are one of the DRIs. AI Reason: Adequate Intakes are one of the DRIs. RDA Reason: Recommended Dietary Allowances are one of the DRIs.
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
Which DRI is an estimate of the amount of energy needed to sustain the requirements for daily physical activity?
Estimated Energy 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
Identify ways an athlete can eat nutritiously while traveling for competition.
Order a salad or a chicken breast at a restaurant. Pack your own foods in a cooler
The DRI which represents the average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient needs of 97-98 percent of healthy individuals is called the
Recommended Dietary Allowance.
Which DRI is not intended to be a recommended dietary intake?
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
Which DRI represents the highest level of a daily nutrient intake unlikely to pose risks of adverse health effects to most adults?
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
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, C, & Protein
Following competition or hard physical training, one should consume _______ in order to meet your nutrient needs and restore your nutritional status to normal.
a balanced diet
The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is
an estimate of the amount of energy needed to sustain requirements for daily physical activity.
If a vegetarian does not plan his diet carefully, he may become deficient in
calories, protein, vitamins
Liquid sports meals usually contain high quality sources of ______.
carbohydrate protein vitamins
There is no need to consume anything during most types of athletic competition with the possible exception of
carbohydrate. water.
The use of ______ as an energy fuel becomes increasingly important in endurance activities lasting longer than 5 minutes
carbohydrates stored as glycogen fats
Many nutrients are synthesized by plants from
carbon dioxide water
Nutritious foods easily packed for travel include
cereal. precooked low-fat meats.
The nutrient _ of food is determined by comparing its protein, vitamin, or mineral content with the amount of calories it provides.
density
The consumption of vegetarian diets has been associated with a reduced risk of
diabetes. obesity. hypertension.
Because nonessential nutrients can be formed in the body they are called
dispensible nutrients
The concept of a balanced diet focuses on
eating a wide variety of foods in moderation.
The RDA may be used to
evaluate your intake of a specific nutrient.
The main nutrients used during competition or hard physical training are
fat. carbohydrate.
Examples of dietary guidance systems include
food pyramid, basic 7, MyPlate
Exercise performance is greater in males than in females because men have
greater levels of muscle mass. greater levels of strength. greater levels of anaerobic power.
Energy expenditure _________ during athletic training.
increases
Because we need them for survival and must consume them in the diet, essential nutrients are known as
indispensable nutrients
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
Most nutrients are
made in plants. found as elements in the soil.
Non essential nutrients
may be found in food. are formed in the body.
Planned vegetarian diets ______.
may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. are usually nutritionally adequate
Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body needs but
must be consumed. cannot make. cannot make in sufficient quantities.
Vitamins, protein and water are
nutrients
The nutrient density of food is determined by comparing the calories it provides with its ______.
protein content vitamin content mineral content
Which of the following are one of the 6 classes of nutrients?
proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Water consumed during athletic competition may be important for
regulating body temperature.
Including fortified foods like ______ may help provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals that may be low in vegetarian diets in order to effectively support athletic performance.
soy milk whole-grain cereals
A well planned, appropriately supplemented vegetarian diet can _________ athletic performance capacity.
support
Eating a balanced diet should provide all the nutrients and kcalories you need to
support tissue development. maintain your weight. regulate metabolic processes.
High-energy compounds stored in muscle tissue are utilized during
very short, high-intensity exercise.
