Ch. 6 Sports Nutrition: Carbohydrates

Which of the following is an example of a simple sugar?

• High-fructose corn syrup

• Whole grain bread

• Brown rice

• Leafy green vegetables

Which statement debunks the myth that carbohydrates are inherently fattening?

• Carbohydrates are always stored as fat in the body.

• Carbohydrates can be part of a healthy diet and do not automatically cause weight gain.

• Only proteins can be fattening.

• Fats are never stored as fat in the body.

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Why is the glycemic index considered controversial, especially for athletes?

• It only measures protein content in foods.

• Its ranking system may not accurately reflect how foods affect different individuals' blood sugar.

• It is only used for ranking vitamins.

• It is not used by any nutritionists.

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What is an important part of fueling for exercise that lasts longer than 90 minutes?

• Avoiding all carbohydrates

• Eat 2.5-4.5 g/lb carbs daily

• Only drinking water

• Skipping meals before exercise

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Galactose

Based on the image, which fruit contains the most sugar per serving?

• Apple

• Mango

• Banana

• Peach

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Which type of carbohydrate causes a rapid increase and then a quick drop in blood glucose levels according to the graph?

• Simple carbohydrates

• Complex carbohydrates

• Both types equally

• Neither type

If an athlete wants to avoid a sudden spike and crash in blood glucose, which type of carbohydrate should they prefer before a long event?

• Simple carbohydrates

• Complex carbohydrates

• Both types at the same time

• No carbohydrates

Which group do starch, glycogen, and fiber belong to?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Simple carbohydrates

• Complex carbohydrates

Why are maltodextrins used in engineered sports foods like sports drinks?

• They provide energy with fast absorption

• They add flavor

• They act as preservatives

• They increase fiber content