What age is considered the beginning of adolescence? 

12 years

10 years

14 years

Which statement correctly describes puberty in girls compared to boys? 

Girls begin puberty at an older age than boys

Girls and boys begin puberty around the same age

Puberty lasts longer in boys than it does in girls

How are energy requirements for team sport athletes calculated? 

Prediction equations

Indirect calorimetry

Training load

What estimated energy requirement can adolescents reach? 

2,600 kcal/day

2,400 kcal/day

2,200 kcal/day

How is energy availability expressed? 

Relative to fat free mass

Relative to body fat

Relative to energy intake

Which macronutrient should comprise most of the diet for team sports athletes? 

Protein

Carbohydrate

Fat

How many grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day are recommended during the competitive season? 

3 – 5 grams

6 – 8 grams

9 – 10 grams

At what level of dehydration does aerobic exercise performance begin to decrease? 

5% of body weight

3% of body weight

2% of body weight

What causes the body to increase the usage of protein stores for energy? 

High intake of dietary fat

Low storage of glycogen

Increase in strength training

Which food inhibits the absorption of iron?

 

Mango

Spinach

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