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SULTAN IDIUS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN lORIS

FINAL EXAMINATION
SEMESTER 1 SESSION 2015/2016

CODE QKU3093 COURSE SPORTS NUTRITION

(PEMAKANAN SUKAN)

DATE o 7 JAN 1016 DURATION 1 HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer all the questions.

2. Mark your answers in the OMR sheet provided.
3. Submit this question paper together with the OMR sheet at the end of the
examination period.

This question paper consists of 9 printed pages including the front page

PROGRAMME:

YEAR: CLASS GROUP:

REGISTRATION NUMBER:

IDENTITY CARD
NUMBER:I I I I I I
LECTURER : 1. DR NORMAH JUSOH 2. HISHAMUDDIN AHMAD

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Instruction: Answer all questions. Mark your answer choice in the OMR sheet provided.

1. Which of the following is a characteristic common to all vitamins?

A. They are required in large amounts.

B. They are "used up" in metabolic reactions
C. They are not degraded (metabolized) in the human body.
D. They are organic catalysts involved in metabolic reactions.

2. Which of the following is considered a major mineral?

A. Iron.
B. Zinc.
C. Copper.
D. Calcium.

3. Which of the following carbohydrates can be digested and metabolized for

energy?

A. Fiber.
B. Sugars.
C. Cellulose.
D. Hemicelluloses.

4. Foods with a high glycemic index tend to be higher in _

A. fat
B. fiber
C. sugars
D. complex carbohydrates

5. Which of the following depends exclusively on carbohydrate for its source of

energy?

A. Liver cells.
B. Red blood cells.
C. White blood cells.
D. Skeletal muscle cells.

6. Ina comparison of several popular diets, the factor that was the best predictor of
weight loss was the _

A. amount of protein
B. adherence to the diet
C. percent calories from fat
D. number of servings of complex carbohydrates

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7. Basal metabolic rate is important in energy balance because it represents _

% of total energy expenditure in the average sedentary person.

A. 10 to 15
B. 50 to 60
C. 60 to 75
D. 75 to more than 90

8. For sedentary occupations, caloric intake exceeds needs and therefore

A. body weight is increased

B. body weight is maintained
C. there is a loss in body weight
D. there is a loss in body weight then an increase

9. In order to have a protein-sparing effect in the body, the diet should provide

A. caffeine
B. adequate vitamins
c. adequate carbohydrate
D. both a and b

10. Proteins and lipoproteins carry _

A. water soluble lipids

B. non-water soluble fibers
C. non-water soluble lipids
D. water soluble carbohydrates and lipids
11. What is a nutrient?

A. A study on the intake and utilization of food.

B. Organic materials which are a source of nutrients.
C. Specific materials having physiological and biochemical functions for the
body.
D. A process involving swallowing, digesting, absorbing, transporting and
utilizing nutrients.

12. Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?

A. Vitamin.
B. Glucose.
C. Glycogen.
D. Carbohydrate.

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13. Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?

A. Maltose.
B. Glucose.
C. Fructose.
D. Galactose.

14. Which of the following vitamins also functions as a hormone?

A. Vitamin A.
B. Vitamin D.
C. Vitamin E.
D. Vitamin K.

15. Athletes who are prone to reactive hypoglycemia should avoid consuming high
glycemic index foods _

A. two hours before competing

B. immediately after
competing
C. 15-

60 minutes after competing

D. 15
-

60 minutes before competing

16. The breakdown of glycogen to glucose molecules is known as

A. glycogenesis
B. glucosynthesis
C. glycogenolysis
D. gluconeogenesis

17. A condition where blood glucose levels exceed 7 mmollL is known as

A. euglycemia
B. hypoglycemia
C. hyperglycemia
D. normoglycemia

18. Exercising in a hot environment may increase the utilization of _

A. fat
B. protein
C. vitamin
D. carbohydrate

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19. What is the main component of a glucose-electrolyte or glucose polymer solution

that may help an athlete reduce the symptoms related to dehydration or
hyperthermia?

A. Fluid.
B. Electrolyte.
c. Carbohydrate.
D. Sodium bicarbonate.

20. What is a calorie?

A. A measure of heat energy.

B. The potential energy in food.
C. The amount of energy in food.
D. The energy liberated from food.

21. Which of the following is not an essential amino acid?

A. Lysine.
B. Valine.
C. Proline.
D. Tryptophan.

22. Heme iron is found mainly in _

A. plant foods
B. animal foods
C. iron cookware
D. fortified cereals

23. The female athlete triad includes the following conditions _

A. amenorrhea
B. osteoporosis
C. disordered eating behavior
D. all of the above

24. Good sources of unsaturated fats include -----------

A. breads and grains

B. fruit and vegetables
C. milk and meat groups
D. both A and B

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25. Which of the following statements regarding cholesterol is false?

A. It is a lipid, but not fatty acid.

a

B. It is not found naturally in plant food.

C. Cholesterol is formed endogenously in your liver.
D. You do not need to consume any cholesterol in your diet.

26. Which of the following nutrient is the most important source of energy for high
intensity activities?

A. Fat.
B. Protein.
C. Carbohydrate.
D. Freefatty acid.

27. What is the by-product of anaerobic glycolysis?

A. Malic acid.
B. Lactic acid.
C. Tartaric acid.
D. Benzoic acid.

28. What hormone decreases the amount of glucose in blood?

A. Insulin.
B. Serotonin.
C. Glucagon.
D. Adrenaline.

29. What is the most important biological function of vitamin E?

A. Protection from colds.

B. Protection from rickets.
C. Storage of calcium in bones.
D. Protect cell membranes from oxidation.

30. The utilization of carbohydrate as an energy source may increase when exercising

A. at high altitudes
B. in a hot environment
C. in a very cold environment
D. all the above answers

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31. What is the function of carbohydrate loading?

A. Increasing the amount of fluid in the body.

B. Preventing reactive hypoglycemia at the onset of exercise.
C. Maximizing the amount of glycogen in the muscles and liver.
D. Preventing gastro-intestinal distress following a topping-up procedure.

32. The use of diuretics and laxatives to reduce body weight is harmful because these
techniques may cause _

A. a reduction in
high density lipoprotein cholesterol
B. fatigue due to over dependence on glycogen for energy
C. a loss of more than one kilogram body weight per week

D. an electrolyte imbalance which is detrimental to the nervous system

33. What is the guideline suggested by sport nutritionists with regard to consuming an

adequate amount of protein?

A. Increase the intake of essential amino acids.

B. Eat variety of animal and plant based protein.
a

C. Protein should contribute at least 20% of total daily calories.

D. Eat 150 grams of protein daily to prevent protein catabolism.

34. The rate of gastric emptying for liquid is much faster _

A. during high intensity activities

B. for fluids withhigh osmolality
C. when the fluid is ingested in large amounts
D. if the temperature of the ingested fluid is high

35. A ofnasilemak contains 60 grams carbohydrate, 20 grams protein and 15

packet
grams fat. What is the amount of energy contained in the nasi lemak?

A. 380 kilocalories.
B. 455 kilocalories.
C. 555 kilocalories.
D. 580 kilocalories.

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36. Nutrients are chemical substances in food which -------

1. provides energy
II. regulates biological processes
III. cannot be supplied by the body
IV. aids the development of body structures

A. I and II only.
B. u and ill only.
C. I, II and IV only.
D. u, m and IV only.

37. What is the effect of ingesting only fructose before exercise?

1. No reactive hypoglycemia
II. Stabilizes blood glucose levels.
III. Cause gastro-intestinal distress.
IV. Reduce the utilization of muscle glycogen.

A. I and II only.
B. III and IV only.
C. I, II and rn only.
D. I, III and IV only.

38. What is the form of stored carbohydrate within the body?

I. Bloodglucose.
II. Liver glycogen.
III. Muscle glycogen.
IV. Glycerol in muscles and blood.

A. I and n only.
B. III and IV only.
C. I, II and III only.
D. I, III and IV only.

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39. Which of the following factor influences total daily energy expenditure?

1. Physical activity.
n. Body composition.
III. Thermic effect of food.
IV. Energy utilization at rest.

A. I and II only.
B. III and IV only.
C. I, II and III only.
D. I, III and IV only.

40. Which of the following substrate is used to rebuild glucose during

gluconeogenesis?

I. Lactate.
II. Alanine.
Ill. Glycerol.
IV. Pyruvate.

A. I and II only.
B. III and IV only.
C. I, II and III only.
D. I, III and IV only.

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