Applied Exam Study

Question 1

What is the body’s primary fuel source at rest?

Answer 1

Fat

Question 2

Which of the macronutrients are considered to be ‘essential’?

Answer 2

Protein and fat

Question 3

True or False: Studies have demonstrated that increasing carbohydrate intake improves immunity in athletes.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In general, reduction of which of the macronutrients has been shown to reduce adiposity the most?

Answer 4

CHO

Question 5

What is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue?

Answer 5

Glutamine

Question 6

Supplementation of which essential mineral has shown some promise in at least 2 studies for increasing strength and muscle mass in athletes?

Answer 6

Magnesium

Question 7

Which of the macronutrients is considered to have the highest ‘Thermic Effect of Feeding’ (TEF)?

Answer 7

Protein

Question 8

Which hormone is MOST responsible for the storage of nutrients in adipose tissue?

Answer 8

Insulin

Question 9

Briefly explain the difference between glycaemic index and glycaemic load.

Answer 9

Glycemic index gives numerical value to how carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels. Glycemic load takes into account the amount of carbohydrates that are eaten in a serving. GL = GI x carbohydrate / 100

Question 10

Define the primary function of carbohydrates in the human diet.

Answer 10

Fuel. Proving energy, primarily to the brain

Question 11

Define the primary functions of protein in the human diet.

Answer 11

Structure, growth & development, hormones, enzymes and fuel

Question 12

Define the primary functions of fat in the human diet.

Answer 12

Fuel, structure, creating tissue, transportation, protection and insulation .