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CSCS PRACTICE QUESTIONS –

NUTRITION
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This set of practice questions will help candidates familiarize themselves with the type, scope and, difficulty of
the questions on the CSCS Certification exam relative to Nutrition. The questions cover the following topics as
identified in the CSCS Exam Content Description: - Nutritional factors that can affect health and performance -
Basic nutritional strategies to maximize performance - Recognition of the signs, symptoms, and behaviors of
disordered eating and eating disorders - Basic knowledge regarding the effects, risks, and alternatives of
common performance- enhancing substances and methodsCalculators will not be available on the
certification exam. A reference sheet is available above.

A 165-lb (75-kg) athlete has an average daily intake of 450 g of carbohydrate, 75 g of protein,
1 and 100 g of fat. What percent of the total kilocalorie intake is carbohydrate?

50%

 60%

70%

A 120-lb (54.5-kg) marathon runner begins to taper one week before her race. Three days prior
2 to the race she begins to carbohydrate load. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrates
per day is most appropriate?

 550 g

1100 g

2200 g

Which of the following is an incomplete protein?

3  beans

eggs

milk

An athlete is training at 85° F (29° C) and 90% humidity. At what percentage of weight loss due
4 to dehydration will core body temperature potentially begin to increase and significantly affect
athletic performance?

1%

 2%

4%

Which of the following is the most appropriate if an athlete is suspected of having an eating
5 disorder?

monitor the athlete’s weight weekly

provide basic nutritional information

 refer the athlete to the team physician

A 6-ft, 2-in. (188-cm), 220-lb (100-kg) college American football player wants to gain muscle
6 mass. He has a daily intake of 3000 kcal that consists of 18% protein, 55% carbohydrate, and
27% fat. Which of the following is the most important to consider?

decrease carbohydrate and increase protein and fat

 increase protein and carbohydrate and decrease fat

 increase protein, carbohydrate, and fat proportionally

Which of the following will improve the most with creatine monohydrate supplementation?
7 100-m sprint time

 squat strength

volleyball jump performance

Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for fluid intake before a
8 collegiate soccer match?

Volume (L) Hours before a match

A 0.5 2

B 1 0.5

C 1.5 1

 A

Which of the following is potentially a sign of bulimia nervosa?

9 uncontrolled binge eating at least once a week for 3 weeks or more

restriction of food followed by binge-eating and purging for several months

 binge-eating and purging at least once a week for 3 months or more

A collegiate rubgy player wants to enhance recovery. Which of the following is most
10 appropriate for her to consume promptly after completing a strenuous resistance training
workout?

 carbohydrates, electrolytes, protein

protein, omega-3 fatty acids, electrolytes

electrolytes, carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids

A 115-lb (52.5-kg) softball player has an average daily intake of 325 g of carbohydrate, 55 g of
11 protein, and 75 g of fat. Approximately what percentage of her calories come from protein?

8%

 10%

12%

Which of the following is the most effective way to determine an athlete's fluid replacement
12 needs after an exercise session?

thirst mechanism

pre-exercise urine color

 change in body weight

A high school American football player would like to increase his strength and muscle mass.
13 His average caloric intake of 2450 kcals/day has allowed him to maintain a bodyweight of 160
lb (72.5 kg). He would like to gain 8 lb (3.6 kg) and has increased his caloric intake by 500 kcals
and is following a periodized resistance training program. The athlete reports the following
intake:

Carbohydrate 1275 kcals

Protein 700 kcals

Fat 975 kcals

Which of the following is most appropriate to recommend?

Carbohydrate Protein Fat

A increase decrease decrease

B increase maintain decrease

C increase decrease maintain

 A

 C

An athlete is participating in an aerobic endurance event that lasts approximately one hour.
14 Which of the following beverage qualities is most appropriate?

Temperature Carbohydrate concentration

A 55°F (13°C) 6%

B 65°F (18°C) 10%

C 75°F (25°C) 14%

 A

A female collegiate basketball forward is in-season. She is content with her weight (154 lbs, 70
15 kg); but, would like to know if her diet is appropriate for her needs. Her daily caloric intake
consists of the following:

Carbohydrate 1625 kcal

Protien 620 kcal

Fat 300 kcal

Which of the following is most appropriate to recommend?

Carbohydrate Protein Fat

A maintain decrease increase

B increase increase maintain

C decrease maintain decrease

 A

An 18-year-old male collegiate baseball player is 5 ft, 10 in. (178 cm) and weighs 165 lb (75 kg).
16 He wants to increase muscle mass and strength. Which of the following is the most appropriate
daily intake of protein?

308 kcal

 462 kcal

650 kcal

Which of the following is the most appropriate food to consume to promote glycogen
17 restoration immediately following a 10k training run?

1 c (274 ml) of noncarbonated soft drink

1 oz (28 g) of honey roasted peanuts

 1 pint (473 ml) of chocolate milk

If a 2300-kcalorie diet contains 65 grams of fat, the percentage of kcal from the fat is
18 10%.

 25%.

35%.

A strength and conditioning professional suspects a 100 m sprinter is taking an ergogenic aid.
19 She displays changes in mood, nausea, increased heart rate and palpitations. Which of the
following is most likely?

human growth hormone

anabolic steroids

 ephedrine

What is the minimum amount of carbohydrates that a 132-lb (60-kg) competitive Olympic
20 triathlete should consume on a daily basis?

240 g

 480 g

720 g

Which of the following describes binge eating that is associated with bulimia nervosa?
21 Binge episodes/week Length of time

A 1 3 months

B 2 3 months

C 3 3 months

 A

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