Week 2: Food For Health-Energy Foods

1.

Energy bars and gels with carbohydrates will definitely provide a boost, as carbs are the body's preferred fuel source. Why is it ideal that much of the source of carbohydrates is fiber?

A.

Fiber is one food source which builds strong muscles and increases stamina, strength and energy.
B.

Fiber is beneficial in the digestion of proteins which assists carbohydrates as a fuel source.
C.

Roughage takes longer to digest, providing more sustained energy.

Correct Answer
C. Roughage takes longer to digest, providing more sustained energy.

Explanation
Correct Answer C. Roughage takes longer to digest, providing more sustained energy. This can be especially helpful for people involved in endurance events. Protein-rich products can also provide staying power and strength. The nutrient helps build muscle and regulates energy production in the body.

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2.

Some sports, fortified, and energy drinks contain substances such as caffeine, chromium, amino acids, and proprietary blends. Caffeine has been shown to improve athletes' reaction time, but it can also have undesired effects such as: (select all that apply)

A.

Addiction
B.

Anxiety
C.

Fast Heart Rate
D.

Increase in Appetite

Correct Answer(s)
A. Addiction
B. Anxiety
C. Fast Heart Rate

Explanation
Correct Answer: A. B. C. Caffeine has been shown to improve athletes' reaction time, but it can also have undesired effects such as (A) addiction, (B) anxiety, and a (C) fast heart rate.

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3.

Many energy products are infused with herbs that are supposed to give people an extra charge. If you are considering the use of an herb or a supplement, why is it best to first check with a health care professional?

A.

Some plant compounds, no matter how natural, can interact with other plant compounds and may have some adverse effects.
B.

Some plant compounds, no matter how natural, can interact with drugs and may have some adverse effects.
C.

Some herbs when used in large amounts or for prolonged periods, may cause various forms of cancer.
D.

Herbs are regulated more like foods, as opposed to drugs.

Correct Answer(s)
A. Some plant compounds, no matter how natural, can interact with other plant compounds and may have some adverse effects.
B. Some plant compounds, no matter how natural, can interact with drugs and may have some adverse effects.
C. Some herbs when used in large amounts or for prolonged periods, may cause various forms of cancer.
D. Herbs are regulated more like foods, as opposed to drugs.

Explanation
Correct Answer: A. B. C. D.

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4.

True or False:For most people who are not physically active, they don't need electrolyte replacement at all.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Correct Answer: True. Many sports and fortified liquids also contain sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes to replace minerals lost in sweat. Electrolyte replacement is important for the physically active and for those who may be working in hot and humid environments.

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5.

What is missing from any kind of manufactured energy product? (select all that apply)

A.

The chemicals that aren't vitamins or minerals, but are phytochemicals.
B.

Amino acids, which give fruits and vegetables color.
C.

Benefits of nature.

Correct Answer(s)
A. The chemicals that aren't vitamins or minerals, but are phytochemicals.
C. Benefits of nature.

Explanation
Correct Answer. A & C. Energy bars, goos, and ices are no substitute for real food. "Energy bars are manufactured products," says Cindy Moore, MSRD, director of nutrition therapy at Cleveland Clinic. "What you're missing from any kind of manufactured product are the benefits from nature -- the chemicals that aren't vitamins or minerals, but are phytochemicals -- which are still beneficial to our health."
Phytochemicals are natural plant compounds like carotenoids, which give fruits and vegetables color, isoflavones from soy, and polyphenols from teas. They have been linked to many things from killing viruses to reducing cholesterol to improving memory.

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Week 2: Food For Health-energy Foods

Energy bars and gels with carbohydrates will definitely provide a boost, as carbs are the body's preferred fuel source. Why is it ideal that much of the source of carbohydrates is fiber?

Some sports, fortified, and energy drinks contain substances such as caffeine, chromium, amino acids, and proprietary blends. Caffeine has been shown to improve athletes' reaction time, but it can also have undesired effects such as: (select all that apply)

Many energy products are infused with herbs that are supposed to give people an extra charge. If you are considering the use of an herb or a supplement, why is it best to first check with a health care professional?

True or False:For most people who are not physically active, they don't need electrolyte replacement at all.

What is missing from any kind of manufactured energy product? (select all that apply)