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1. Elite athletes
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a. Have higher energy requirements
b. Have higher tissue rebuilding requirements c. Concern for optimal hydration |
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2. What is the challenge for elite athletes?
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a. Maintaining carbohydrate reserves
b. Working with athlete’s food preferences c. Psychology and ritual of competition |
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3. What can a high protein low carb meal do?
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a. Hinder performance
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4. Carbohydrates differ in their rate of digestion and absorption. T/F
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a. T
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5. Glycemic index (definition)
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a. Provides a measure of how quickly food processes occur
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6. Glycemic load (definition)
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a. Quantifies the overall glycemic effect of a typical portion of food
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7. Food with a low glycemic index and load do not absorb at a relatively slow rate. T/F
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a. F
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8. During prolonged exercise what type of foods should be consumed
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a. Food that have a med- high GI
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9. After exercise, consuming foods and fluids with a high GI does what?
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a. May promote rapid glycogen repletion
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