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WorksheetsIntroduction to Sports Nutrition Reading Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is the body’s direct source of energy for cellular work?
Adenosine biphosphate
Flavin mononucleotide
Adenosine triphosphate
Flavin adenine dinucleotide
How often are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans revised and published?
Every 3 years
Every 4 years
Every 5 years
Every 6 years
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
What does %DV stand for on food labels? How should athletes interpret the information on food labels?
Percent Dietary Value
Percent Daily Vitamins
Percent Daily Value
None of these is correct
A nutrition facts label gives the following serving information:
total fat = 4 g
total carbohydrates = 15 g
total protein = 5 g.
How many calories are there per serving? What are the basic nutrients?
What does AND stand for? What are the basic nutrients?
Association of Nutrition and Dietetics
Accreditation of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
American Nutritionists and Dietitians
The ingredients within a food/beverage must be listed on the food label in ascending order of predominance, as determined by weight.
True
False
The %DV indicates the percentage of the total daily requirement that is provided in one serving of the product.
True
False
The %DV is based on the needs of an individual following a 3,000-calorie diet.
True
False
An athlete’s adherence to a meal plan will be greater when the plan is developed based on the foods that are best for an athlete’s performance rather than on the athlete’s food preferences.
True
False
The USDA is the governing body responsible for ensuring the safety of foods sold in the United States.
True
False
A “nutritionist” is synonymous with a “registered dietitian.”
True
False
