Which of the following is the body’s direct source of energy for cellular work?

• Adenosine biphosphate

• Flavin mononucleotide

• Adenosine triphosphate

• Flavin adenine dinucleotide

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How does the body produce energy?

How often are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans revised and published?

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 6 years

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What are the basic nutrition guidelines?

Which vitamins and minerals must be included on the current Nutrition Facts Panel?

• Vitamin A, vitamin E, sodium, and potassium

• Vitamin D, potassium, calcium, and iron

• Vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and iron

• Vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc

Which of the following is not currently an approved nutrient-content claim? How should athletes interpret the information on food labels?

• Low fat

• Reduced sodium

• Cholesterol free

• Low carbohydrate

Which of the following is not currently an approved health claim? How should athletes interpret the information on food labels?

• Low-sodium diets may help lower blood pressure.

• Diets containing daily servings of plant stanols/sterols may reduce the risk of heart disease.

• Calcium-rich diets can help treat osteoporosis.

• Adequate folate prior to and early in pregnancy can reduce the risk of neural-tube defects.

Which of the following factors should be considered first when developing an individualized nutrition plan for an athlete? What are the factors to consider when developing an individualized sports nutrition plan for athletes?

• Bioenergetics of the sport

• Training/competition schedule

• Health history of the athlete

• An athlete’s living arrangements

When is an AI developed for a vitamin or mineral?

• When insufficient scientific evidence is available to calculate an EAR/RDA

• When sufficient scientific evidence is available to calculate an RDA

• When insufficient scientific evidence is available to calculate a DRI/UL

• When sufficient scientific evidence is available to calculate a UL

If a product is labeled “sodium-free,” the item contains less than:

• 20 mg of sodium per serving.

• 10 mg of sodium per serving.

• 5 mg of sodium per serving.

• 2 mg of sodium per serving.

Which of the following is the legislative act that helps regulate the labeling of all foods?

• FDA

• DSHEA

• FTC

• NLEA

All of the following are required on food labels except:

• the name and address of the manufacturer.

• a list of all vitamins and minerals.

• the net contents

• a statement of identity