40 Questions
What is an example of clothing that offers more sun protection according to the text?
Polyester
What level of sun protection do many fabrics provide, as mentioned in the text?
SPF 15
Which type of eyewear offers the best total protection for the eyes?
Ski goggles
What consequence can result from UV-induced immunosuppression according to the text?
Decreased allergic response
Why is it recommended that athletes use physical barriers or avoid the sun?
To prevent UV-induced immunosuppression
What is one of the unique challenges faced by athletes training at high altitude?
Altitude illness
Why was the position statement commissioned by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine?
To provide evidence-based best practices for altitude training
What is a key component of many athlete training plans that involves altitude?
Training intensity alterations
What may some strategies used at altitude have implications for from an anti-doping viewpoint?
Nutritional supplements
Why have sojourns to altitude for training and competition become increasingly common over the past 25 years?
As a result of advancements in altitude training research
What is the recommended counter-measure to decrease exercise-induced immunosuppression?
Obtaining the influenza vaccine during the winter
What is hypothesized to be protective against UV-induced damage and immunosuppression?
Antioxidant rich diet including selenium, fish oil, or vitamin E
Which type of beverages may boost the humoral immune system according to the text?
Carbohydrate beverages
What is NOT recommended as a counter-measure to decrease exercise-induced immunosuppression?
High dose vitamin C
What is a recommended measure for athletes going to high-altitude venues in foreign countries?
Following travel medicine guidelines for vaccination
Which medication mentioned in the text may reduce the incidence of high-altitude pulmonary edema?
Nifedipine
Which medication improves maximal exercise capacity of individuals susceptible to high altitude pulmonary edema?
Dexamethasone
In the study mentioned in the text, what was compared for prophylaxis against high altitude headache in a double-blind randomized trial?
Acetazolamide and Ibuprofen
Which medication mentioned in the text is used for the prevention of high-altitude pulmonary edema?
Salmeterol
What did the study by Sporer et al. investigate in relation to exercise performance?
Inhaled salbutamol
What are some negative impacts individuals at altitude may experience?
Compromised immune system
Which of the following is a purpose of the position statement mentioned in the text?
Present strategies for health and performance at altitude
Who is the Corresponding Author of the position statement discussed in the text?
Michael S. Koehle
What classification of altitude will the paper follow?
Classifications of Batsch et al
What is NOT a potential negative impact mentioned for individuals at altitude?
Enhanced performance
What can help improve sleep by staving off hunger?
Consuming a light bedtime snack
How long does it typically take to fully acclimatize to one time zone?
One day
What behavior should travelers adopt once aboard an aircraft to manage jet lag?
Adjust time-keeping devices to destination time zone
Which medication is mentioned as having a theoretical risk of worsening night-time oxygenation and increasing altitude illness risk?
Temazepam
What is recommended if an athlete has layovers during the day while traveling?
Engage in activity in the presence of natural daylight
What is the primary adaptation the body makes in response to lower oxygen levels at altitude?
Increasing ventilation
Which adaptation has a significant impact on recovery, sleep, and exercise performance at altitude?
Improvement in SaO2
What did Townsend et al. find regarding exercise ventilation after 20 nights of live high-train low?
Increase in exercise ventilation
What was the result of brief exposures to 4500 m for 7 days according to Katayama et al.?
Enhanced HVR
What is the key factor that determines if a change in resting HVR impacts exercise ventilation?
Time spent at altitude
What is the main focus of Nieman's study on marathon training and immune function?
The impact of altitude training on marathon runners' immune response
Based on the text, what is a key factor influencing the variances in the acute inflammatory response to prolonged cycling?
The intensity of the exercise during prolonged cycling
What is the main focus of the study by Wilber on altitude/hypoxic training by elite athletes?
The application and benefits of altitude/hypoxic training for elite athletes
What aspect of training at high altitude was investigated by Gore et al. in their preparation for football competition study?
The physiological adaptations of football players to high-altitude conditions
In Nieman's perspective on exercise immunology as mentioned in the text, what is emphasized as a key factor in the immune response to heavy exertion?
The importance of proper nutrition for immune function during exertion
This quiz covers the recommended counter-measures to decrease exercise-induced immunosuppression, including adequate nutrition, optimal sleep, and avoiding sick contacts. It also touches on the importance of influenza vaccination and other preventive strategies.
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