Module 3 Question Bank

Which of the following converts fats into energy? A. The anaerobic system B. The aerobic system C. The phosphagen system D. Transamination How can fats affect daily training and competitive performance?

• A. The anaerobic system

• B. The aerobic system

• C. The phosphagen system

• D. Transamination

When should athletes consume a high-fat diet (approximately 60% to 70% of total calories)?

• A. During a single meal immediately prior to training/competition

• B. During the 2 weeks leading up to an important training session/competition

• C. During the 2 months leading up to an important training session/competition

• D. Athletes should avoid consuming high-fat diets.

When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use more sources of unsaturated fat than saturated fats. Which of the following fats supplies more unsaturated fat than saturated fat? A. Butter B. Cream cheese C. Olive oil D. All of these are correct. How much fat is recommended in an athlete’s diet?

• A. Butter

• B. Cream cheese

• C. Olive oil

• D. All of these are correct.

Which of the following statements is true? - Food fat is not a source of essential nutrients. - In foods, fats add taste and contribute to satiety. - Fatty meals empty more rapidly from the stomach than high-carbohydrate meals. - Liquid oils can be made into solid fats by the process of emulsification.

• Food fat is not a source of essential nutrients.

• In foods, fats add taste and contribute to satiety.

• Fatty meals empty more rapidly from the stomach than high-carbohydrate meals.

• Liquid oils can be made into solid fats by the process of emulsification.

Solid fats generally have a high proportion of what type of fatty acids? - Unsaturated - Saturated - Polyunsaturated - Monounsaturated

• Unsaturated

• Saturated

• Polyunsaturated

• Monounsaturated

Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol? - Corn oil - Cashew nuts - Unsalted butter - All of these are correct.

• Corn oil

• Cashew nuts

• Unsalted butter

• All of these are correct.

Which of the following is not a function of fats? Identifying food sources of cholesterol is important in monitoring its daily intake.

• They provide essential fatty acids for normal physiological functioning.

• They serve as the primary source of energy during moderate- to high-intensity exercise.

• They add flavor and texture to foods.

• They provide 9 calories per gram, helping athletes meet their daily energy needs.

The three categories of lipids are: Understanding the role of fats in the body is important.

• Amino acids, phospholipids, and sterols.

• Diglycerides, glycerols, and phospholipids.

• Fatty acids, glycerols, and sterols.

• Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols.

Which of the following is the RDA for fats? How much fat is recommended in an athlete’s diet?

• 20 grams

• 65 grams

• 100 grams

• An RDA has not been established for fats.

Which of the following is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fats?

• 10–30%

• 20–35%

• 25–40%

• 15–35%