Page 16 Ashley, Jacques, Smith • A Nutrition Survey 1. Drinking too much water during endurance exercise can lead to hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood). 1. An athlete can train his/her body to comfortably tolerate adequate fluids by gradually increasing intake during training. 1. The best drink to consume during an intense 2-hour workout is water with protein. 1. Drinking fluids during exercise helps to decrease the body’s core temperature. True False Don’t Know Micronutrients 1. Athletes should routinely take an iron supplement as iron deficiency is common in athletes. 1. Iron deficiency even without anemia can compromise athletic performance. 1. Eating foods high in antioxidants is more effective at enhancing training adaptations than taking antioxidant supplements. 1. Vitamin D is only important for athletes because of its role in maintaining bone health. 1. Consuming extra calcium will prevent stress fractures for an athlete who is not consuming enough calories. 1. Potassium is the main electrolyte lost in sweat and must be replaced after exercise. 1. Athletes should not add salt to their food because it causes fluid retention. True False Don’t Know Weight Management 1. An athlete trying to lose weight should avoid bread and starchy foods. 1. Slow weight loss is more likely to reflect losses in body fat while quick weight loss is more likely to reflect losses of muscle and water. 1. To increase muscle mass, it is recommended to increase resistance training and eat more protein but not carbohydrate. 1. Body Mass Index (BMI) is an accurate way to estimate percent body fat in athletes. 1. It is unlikely that an athlete will be able to build muscle and lose fat at the same time.
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