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| Which practice is most likely to result in a vitamin toxicity disorder? |
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| Taking megadoses of various vitamin supplements daily |
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| T/F: Vitamins are organic compounds. |
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| Vitamin A is important for athletes due to its role in: |
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| the repair of damaged tissue. |
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| Nicotinaminde adenine dinucleotide and nicotinaminde adenine dinucleotide phosphate are coenzymes that are involved in which process? |
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| Sulfur can be derived within the body from the breakdown of what? |
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| T/F: Toxic build-up of fat-soluble viamines often occurs from the consumption of whole foods. |
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| Lycopene consumption has been suggested to help reduce the risk of which type of cancer? |
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| Which mineral does NOT affect BP? |
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| T/F: Even though sulfur does not have an established RDA, EAR, AI or Ul, it is considered an essential nutrient. |
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| T/F: The bioavailability of a mineral can be affected by the body's need for the mineral? |
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Which of the following is NOT considered an electrolyte?
A. Chloride
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Phosphorus |
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| Which electrolytes are most important in replenishing during rehydration? |
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of zinc deficiency?
A. Calorie-restricted diets
B. Chronic iron supplementation
C. High fiber intake
D. Low intake of plant foods |
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| Low intake of plant foods. |
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Which of the following is an example of extracellular water?
A. Saliva
B. Blood plasma
C. Lymph fluid
D. All the above |
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| Is water able to provide the body with needed carbohydrates for energy? |
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| During exercise in warm environments, up to 90% of body water is lost via what process? |
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| Dehydration can eventually lead muscles to rely more heavily on anaerobic metabolism, which can lead to...? |
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Quicker rises in lactic acid levels
Higher ratings of perceived exertion
Faster fatigue if activity levels are not decreased |
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| T/F: Intense exerise in hot humid environments can result in such rapid fluid losses that athletes may have to decrease their exercise intensity and increase their fluid intake to prevent dehydration. |
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| T/F: Losing 2-3% of total body weight through water loss is very common and can happen relatively quickly during training and competition. |
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| Can caffeinated and alcoholic beverages count toward water intake? |
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| If an athlete chooses 100% juice as a fluid before the hours leading up to a training session, what is not provided? |
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| When should athletes avoid carbonated beverages? |
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| Before, during and immediately after exercise. |
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