SPN Ch 3 Carbs Part 1 Quiz

What is the primary role of carbohydrates for the body, brain, and nervous system?

What are the consequences of low carbohydrate intake for athletes?

Why should athletes avoid low-carb fad diets?

What should be the largest portion of the total calorie intake of an athlete’s diet?

What factors contribute to varying carbohydrate dietary needs for athletes?

Which type of carbohydrates is likely to have higher vitamin, mineral, and fiber content?

Using the Critical Reload Nutrition Calculator, how many calories and what percentage of carbohydrates should the following athlete consume daily?

Athlete Profile:
Name: Jason Anderson
Age: 16
Sport: Basketball
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Weight: 180 pounds
Body Composition: (10% body fat)
Training Schedule: Six days a week (Monday to Saturday), two hours per session after school.
Season: Offseason

Why do less processed sources of carbohydrates such as fruit, vegetables, rice, beans, and whole grains contain more nutrients?

Which type of carbohydrates is likely to have fewer nutrients due to being processed and containing mainly sugar and fat?

What is the characteristic of low-carb fad diets?