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

D. Apply Basic Knowledge of the Effects, Risks, and Alternatives of Common Performance-Enhancing Substances and Methods

1. Ergogenic aids and dietary supplements (e.g., creatine, carbohydrate loading, anabolic steroids, blood doping) abiding by relevant governing bodies
2. Signs and symptoms of ergogenic aid abuse

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

1. A college tight-end wants to increase his maximal strength and power and has decided to utilize creatine supplementation in addition to his resistance training workouts. Which of the following represents a typical loading dose?

 0.3 g/kg of body weight for 5 days

 1 g/kg of body weight for 5 days

 5-10 g daily for 5 days

 50-55 g daily for 5 days

A typical creatine supplementation involves a loading dose of 20 to 25 g daily for five days or 0.3 g/kg body mass for five days.

2. The NCAA bans all of the following substances EXCEPT?

 Pseudoephedrine

 Adderall

 Hydrochlorothiazide

 Marijuana

While considered a stimulant phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are explicitly stated as not banned by the NCAA. These drugs are nasal decongestants and common in many over the counter cold medications.

3. Which of the following represents an adverse effect of anabolic steroids?

 Clitoromegaly

 Decreased Blood Pressure

 Testicular hypertrophy

 Delayed epiphyseal plate

Adverse effects associated with anabolic steroid use include, elevated blood pressure, testicular atrophy, and premature epiphyseal plate closure

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