The Pop Quiz below contains 3 questions from the following knowledge area of the CSCS exam. Failure to correctly answer questions may suggest an area that needs further review.

Nutrition

A. Apply Basic Knowledge of Nutritional Factors Affecting Health and Performance

1. Health-related and performance-related application of nutrition concepts (e.g., food groups, food exchanges, “MyPlate”, glycemic index)
2. Nutritional needs of various athletes for carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals
3. Health risk factors associated with dietary choices (e.g., a high intake of cholesterol, triglycerides, and/or saturated fat, low intake of calcium and iron)
4. Effects of hydration status and electrolyte balance/imbalance on health and performance
5. Caloric vs. nutrient dense foods

When answering the questions, please choose the “Best” answer.

1. A high school offensive lineman lost 3% of his body weight after a full contact practice session. This can lead to which of the following?

 Decreased core body temperature

 Increased blood flow to muscles

 Decreased blood pressure

 Increased stroke volume

Dehydration can increase core body temperature, reduce stroke volume and cardiac output, decrease blood pressure, reduce blood flow to muscles, and increase heartbeat

2. All of the following athletes are at risk of developing iron deficiency anemia EXCEPT?

 A female soccer player who is a vegetarian

 A female cross country runner

 A male baseball player with celiac disease

 A male basketball player with high levels of total cholesterol

Distance runners, vegetarian athletes, female athletes, and people with certain digestive diseases such as celiac disease have an increased risk of developing iron deficiency anemia.

3. In order to rapidly replenish glycogen stores after an exercise session, which of the following food choices has the highest glycemic index (GI)?

 Mashed Potatoes

 Ice Cream

 Apple Juice

 Kidney Beans

Apple Juice, Ice Cream, and Kidney Beans are all considered low GI foods (55 or less). Mashed potatoes are considered a high GI food (70 or more)

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