Ascorbic acid is another name for:
a. folic acid.
b. vitamin C.
c. vitamin K.
d. niacin.
Q. 2The amount of energy (kcal) provided by the B-complex vitamins is:
a. 4 kcal/g.
b. 7 kcal/g.
c. 9 kcal/g.
d. 0 kcal/g.
Q. 3Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is found in coenzymes that are needed to:
a. prevent oxidation of low-density lipoproteins.
b. release glucose from glycogen stores.
c. store glucose as glycogen.
d. reduce muscle soreness.
Q. 4Athletes generally consume sufficient thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin if they also consume sufficient:
a. iron-containing foods.
b. fruits and vegetables.
c. fat.
d. energy.
Q. 5Low thiamin intake in athletes is associated with:
a. energy restriction.
b. high dietary fat intake.
c. high intake of low-fiber, high-sugar carbohydrates.
d. a and c
e. all of the above
Q. 6To provide a sufficient amount of thiamin for increased ATP production, athletes should make sure that they have sufficient _____ in their diets.
a. carbohydrate
b. protein
c. fat
Q. 7Why is half of the thiamin (vitamin B1) found in the body found in skeletal muscle?
a. Thiamin is needed to catalyze reactions involved in ATP production.
b. Thiamin is needed to release glucose from glycogen stores.
c. Thiamin is needed to store glucose as glycogen.
d. Thiamin is needed to transaminate amino acids.
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