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What is the primary fuel source for activities lasting more than 20 minutes?
What is the recommended daily protein intake for athletes in grams per kilogram of body weight?
What can happen if an athlete's fat intake falls below 20% of their daily calories?
Why is it important for athletes to have an adequate supply of calcium and vitamin D?
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What can compromise athletic performance and recovery?
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Why is it recommended for athletes to consume high-quality dietary protein?
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What can happen if an athlete consumes too much lipid in their diet?
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What is the recommended daily protein intake for non-athletes in grams per kilogram of body weight?
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What is unique about milk-based protein compared to other protein sources?
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What is the benefit of consuming milk-based protein after resistance exercise?
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What happens to glucose transport into muscle cells and glycogen synthesis in the 30-40 minutes following exercise?
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What is the recommended amount of carbohydrate to consume in the first hour following exercise if an athlete has less than 8 hours of recovery time?
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What is the purpose of consuming sources with a high glycemic index after exercise?
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What is likely to happen if an athlete consumes a meal that contains whole foods following exercise?
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How should an athlete address a post-exercise drop in body weight?
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What is the benefit of consuming whole sources of carbohydrate after exercise?
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What is the primary purpose of taking ergogenic aids?
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Why is it recommended to consult a sports nutritionist or dietician before consuming ergogenic aids?
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What is the primary benefit of creatine supplements for athletes?
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What type of activities are creatine supplements most beneficial for?
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What is the recommended dosage of creatine monophosphate for filling creatine stores?
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What is the potential benefit of creatine supplements for muscle mass?
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What is the recommended maintenance dosage of creatine monophosphate after filling creatine stores?
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What is the benefit of creatine supplements for exercise recovery?
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What is the primary source of fuel for aerobic metabolism during exercise?
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What is the recommended daily intake of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity for promoting health?
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What is the focus of a healthy pre-exercise meal?
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What is the purpose of consuming protein after exercise?
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What is the recommended duration of each bout of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary fuel for exercise?
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Who should consult a certified sports nutritionist or sports dietitian to create an individualized nutrition plan?
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What is the purpose of consuming carbohydrates during exercise for longer durations?
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What is the outcome of vitamin D supplementation on physical performance in athletes?
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What is the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy in athletes?
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What is the recommended food guideline for First Nations communities?
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What is the primary purpose of branched-chain amino acids supplementation in athletes?
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What is a potential side effect of creatine supplementation in athletes?
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What is the position of the International Society of Sports Nutrition on caffeine and performance?
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What is the recommended daily intake of protein for athletes in grams per kilogram of body weight?
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What is the primary purpose of vitamin D supplementation in athletes?
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