Supplements

Question 1

What is a supplement

Answer 1

A food, food component, nutrient, or non-food compound that is
purposefully ingested in addition to the habitually consumed diet with
the aim of achieving a specific health and/or performance benefit.

Question 2

PFFs vs Protein supplements

Answer 2

PFFs protein fortified foods. extra protein added. Protein supplements protein usually main ingredient

Question 3

WHat % of supplements contaminated

Answer 3

10-20%

Question 4

Who is responsible if the athletes consumes a banned substance

Answer 4

The athlete is responsible for ehat they put in their body but as dientician if you make them take something they should you can be liable

Question 5

What company in NZ is most reliable to test

Answer 5

informed sport

Question 6

What process do informed sport use

Answer 6

Make sure they have a critical control audit
test every batch and blind test other times
Use there logo

Question 7

What do you need to do once you have chosen to use supplements to minimise risk (3)

Answer 7

choose a product with proven efficacy
ensure product made to high quality standards
ensure product has been tested for banned contaminants by recognised sports and anti-doping lab

Question 8

What is food first

Answer 8

consuming whole foods rather than just the supplments of foods to get all the nutrients

Question 9

Reasons to take supplements (4)

Answer 9

If dont get enough of it in diet
dont eat a food that has an important nutrient in it
don’t have certain foods available eg travelling
Have high requirements
time to make foods with enough
to determine exact amounts athletes eating

Question 10

What are the potential costs associated with supplements (4)

Answer 10

Cost
risk of doping
upset stomach
negative effects
displacement of other nutrients
availability