Which of the following is NOT a symptom of iron-deficiency anemia?
a. Decreased immune status
b. Fatigue
c. Reduced physical endurance
d. Thirst
Q. 2Risk factors associated with developing iron-deficiency anemia include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. rapid growth.
b. high intake of vitamin C-rich foods.
c. calorie-restricted diets.
d. meal skipping.
e. participation in endurance sports.
Q. 3Potential effects of substance use on nutritional status include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. reduced nutrient intake.
b. increased nutrient bioavailability.
c. appetite suppression.
d. iron-deficiency anemia.
e. increased nutrient destruction.
Q. 4Which of the following supplements is reportedly used as a performance enhancer by adolescent athletes?
a. Androstenedione
b. Calcium
c. Guarana
d. Iron
e. Bee pollen
Q. 5Calcium supplements may decrease the absorption of iron; therefore, they should be avoided within _____ of taking the iron supplement.
a. one hour
b. five hours
c. eight hours
d. ten hours
Q. 6The main reason athletes use creatine is for:
a. increased fatty acid oxidation.
b. its ability to melt fat..
c. increasing anaerobic metabolism and strength.
d. increasing lean body mass.
e. All of the above
Q. 7Traditional carbohydrate loading is the process of:
a. eating as much carbohydrate as possible on a daily basis to load your muscle stores.
b. eating low-carbohydrate foods for the first 3 days of the week, while continuing to exercise, and then consuming a high-carbohydrate diet the 3 days prior to competition while exercising minimally.
c. eating a ratio of 40 carbohydrate, 30 fat, and 30 protein in order to shift to a fat burning metabolism.
d. All of the above
e. a and c only
Q. 8A juice or sports drink that contains no more than _____ carbohydrate may allow for better hydration and physical performance than those that are more concentrated.
a. 2-3
b. 4-5
c. 5-6
d. 6-8
e. 9-10
Q. 9Each pound of body weight lost during an activity requires ingestion of _____ ounces of fluid following the activity to maintain proper hydration.
a. 8
b. 16
c. 20
d. 32
e. 48
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