KHP 240: Chapter 10

What type of anthropometric data should be assessed during a nutrition consultation?

• Body composition

• Energy expenditure

• Hemoglobin values

• Bone density

As mentioned in class, an NCAA freshman football study of nutrition knowledge, the majority of athletes reported which of the following?

• Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for working muscles

• Proteins are the main source of energy for working muscles

• Sports drinks are the best beverage choice for replacing fluid lost in exercise.

• Fat should be avoided because it slows athletes down in practice.

Which professional or other source provides college athletes in a variety of sports most of their nutrition education?

• Strength and conditioning coaches

• Athletic trainers

• Sports dietitians

• College courses

What classification of professional can legally provide nutrition assessment and medical nutrition therapy to athletes?

• Athletic trainers

• Strength and conditioning coaches

• Registered and/or licensed dieticians/nutritionists

• Head coaches

What is the purpose of licensure for nutrition professionals?

• To help the public find knowledgeable nutrition professionals

• To ensure that these professionals maintain and update their knowledge regularly

• To protect the public against fraudulent nutrition practices

• All of these are correct.

Which dietary intake data-collection method is the most comprehensive?

• Health history questionnaire

• Food record

• 24-hour dietary recall

• Diet history

Why should questions about dietary supplementation be asked on a health history questionnaire?

• To be nosy

• To determine if the supplement is safe and effective

• To make sure all athletes are taking a vitamin/mineral supplement

• None of these is correct

Which of the following is the first step in conducting an initial consultation with an athlete?

• Assess an athlete’s readiness for change

• Clarify an athlete’s reason for nutrition consultation

• Establish rapport with the athlete

• Complete nutrition information gathering

Coaches are legally allowed to discuss which of the following topics with their athletes?

• Serving sizes of foods from the various foods groups

• Carbohydrate intake for diabetics

• Grams of protein needed for a vegetarian athlete

• Recommended fat intake for an athlete to lose weight

List the stages of change of the transtheoretical model in order from least likely to most likely to change.