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.
Which of the following food groups includes foods that are rich sources of riboflavin?
A. Dairy B. Oils C. Fruits D. Vegetables
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.