Which substance is banned in many sports?
A) creatine
B) caffeine
C) omega-3 fatty acids
D) ephedrine
Q. 2In a sedentary individual, the largest influence on energy out is:
a. resting metabolism.
b. thermic effect of food.
c. physical activity.
d. b and c together
Q. 3Surveys suggest that ____ percent or more of all elite athletes use one or more dietary supplements.
A) 50
B) 65
C) 75
D) 85
Q. 4In the energy balance equation, the only component of energy in is:
a. food.
b. thermic effect of food.
c. basal metabolism.
d. physical activity.
Q. 5____ are intended to bring dietary supplement manufacturing standards more in line with pharmaceutical standards.
A) RDAs
B) AIs
C) EARs
D) GMPs
Q. 6Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding intake when athletes are keeping a food diary?
a. Food intake is consciously reduced.
b. Food intake is unconsciously reduced.
c. Food intake is difficult to record due to frequent snacking.
d. Food intake is underreported by females but not by males.
Q. 7Which supplements have a link to both food and medications?
A) herbals
B) vitamins
C) minerals
D) botanicals
Q. 8Which of the following should NOT be used to obtain a measurement of energy expenditure during exercise?
a. Whole-room calorimeter with direct and indirect measurement capabilities
b. An open-circuit metabolic measurement system
c. A simplified portable system
d. Doubly labeled water (DLW)
Q. 9Body fat adds to total body weight, which can be a performance advantage for ____ because it adds mass.
A) cycling
B) sprinters
C) pole vaulters
D) shot putters
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