Which of the following is an appropriate pre-competition meal for a marathon runner?
a) A high-carbohydrate meal
b) A high-fat meal
c) A high-fiber meal
d) A high-protein meal.
Answer: a) A high-carbohydrate meal
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A) 1,800 mL B) 5 mL for every calorie consumed C) 1 mL for every calorie consumed D) at least 500 mL a day
Protein quality is defined as
a) a measure of protein quality determined by comparing the amount of the limiting amino acid in a food with that in a reference protein. b) the freshness of meat determined by the biological activity of the actin and myosin filaments. c) how efficiently a protein in the diet can be used to make body proteins. d) the ratio of nonessential to essential amino acids present in a food.
Types of food with a low glycemic index are often:
a. highly processed. b. high in fiber. c. high in sugar. d. low in fat.
Which of the following food groups includes foods that are rich sources of riboflavin?
A. Dairy B. Oils C. Fruits D. Vegetables