Question :
Use the sports drink label to answer questions 71-75.
Nutrition Facts
Serving : 1357184
Use the sports drink label to answer questions 71-75.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 bottle, 12 fl oz. (356g)
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 46mg
2%
Potassium 57mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 4g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 0IU
0%
Vitamin C 31mg
52%
Calcium 3.5mg
0%
Iron <1mg
1%
Ingredients: Water, citric acid, sodium hexametaphosphate (to protect flavor), natural flavor, potassium sorbate (preserves freshness), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sucralose, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, niacinamide (vitamin B3), calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor), vitamin E acetate, calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6).
71.What would be the performance effects of the carbohydrate in this sports beverage?
a.There is not enough carbohydrate to enhance performance.
b.The percentage of carbohydrate is high enough to delay fluid passage from the stomach to the intestine.
c.It may cause abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea.
d.This percentage of carbohydrate has been shown to enhance performance.
72.For an individual who is participating in a 45-minute walk, how essential is this beverage?
a.It is needed to replace the glucose that has been depleted.
b.The potassium in the beverage is needed to quickly replace lost potassium.
c.It may help to replace fluid losses from sweat.
d.The iron is essential to replace losses from the exercise.
73.Would this beverage be a good recovery drink for an athlete in training to consume after vigorous physical activity?
a.yes, because it has high levels of electrolytes
b.yes, because it is high in carbohydrate
c.no, because it contains no fat
d.no, because it does not contain protein
74.If an athlete has lost 2 lb. of weight during vigorous exercise, how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?
a.at least 1 bottle
b.at least 1 1/3 bottles
c.at least 2 bottles
d.at least 2 2/3 bottles
75.What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?
a.It can help to replenish sodium lost in sweat during exercise.
b.Because of the high level of sodium, it should be consumed with caution.
c.It is too high to consume before exercise.
d.Drinking this beverage will not provide any benefit to an athlete.
Controversy 10 Multiple-Choice Items
76.The term ergogenic:
a.implies that the product has special work-enhancing powers.
b.is associated with supplements claimed to benefit athletes.
c.implies that the product is safe to consume.
d.a and b
e.b and c
77.A varsity sprinter is considering taking caffeine pills before his competition to help his performance. What information would you give him?
a.Caffeine provides no performance benefits for any type of athletic events.
b.Caffeine will help dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow to the muscles.
c.He will not have to worry about adverse effects because caffeine does not have any.
d.He needs to be aware that sport governing bodies prohibit high doses of caffeine.
78.Which of the following statements regarding carnitine is true?
a.It is a nonessential nutrient.
b.It is a fat burner.
c.The more carnitine consumed, the more energy produced.
d.a and b
e.b and c
79.A weight lifter is taking creatine supplements to increase the power in his muscles. What is the most likely effect of taking the supplement?
a.weight gain
b.stimulation of muscle growth
c.energy enhancement from additional stored creatine phosphate in the muscles
d.enhanced endurance activity performance
80.Muscle growth is stimulated by:
a.excess protein in the diet.
b.branched-chain amino acids.
c.physically demanding activity.
d.amino acid supplements.
81.Which of the following is characteristic of amino acid supplements marketed to athletes?
a.Muscles will store the extra amino acids from supplements to use for fuel later.
b.Single amino acid preparations such as leucine will improve physical performance.
c.Amino acid supplements will enhance absorption of other amino acids from food.
d.They are unnecessary because the amount of amino acids required by muscles can be easily obtained from a protein-containing meal.
82.Which of the following is among the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic aids?
a.chromium picolinate
b.anabolic steroid hormones
c.creatine
d.conjugated linoleic acid
83.Athletes often use whey protein products to prepare for competition because:
a.they help to increase muscle size.
b.they provide amino acids that are more quickly digested and absorbed.
c.they provide superior nutrition to meals of regular foods.
d.they increase energy to enhance performance.
