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Practice Quiz: Prevention, Implementing a Well-Balanced Diet for the Growing Athlete
Quiz • 5 min
  1. What is the reason for higher caloric needs for adolescent athletes?
  2. Why is protein important for adolescent athletes?
  3. Quantity of carbohydrate intake should depend on what factor?
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  1. What is the reason for higher caloric needs for adolescent athletes?
    a) Due to changes in appetite
    b) Due to higher resting metabolic rate in addition to high energy expenditure
    c) Due to lower lean body mass during puberty
    d) Due to lower resting metabolic rate in addition to low energy expenditure

    Answer: b) Due to higher resting metabolic rate in addition to high energy expenditure

  2. Why is protein important for adolescent athletes?
    a) To prevent muscle from being used as an energy source
    b) To prevent carbohydrates from being used as an energy source
    c) To maximize the performance and recovery goals of athletics
    d) A and C

    Answer: d) A and C

  3. Quantity of carbohydrate intake should depend on what factor?
    a) Age of the individual
    b) Intensity and quantity of exercise
    c) Duration of exercise
    d) All of the above

    Answer: b) Intensity and quantity of exercise

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