Sports Nutrition Test

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Question 1 of 51

1. Question

Which document provides national guidance on daily food intake for Australians? Single Choice

Eat Smart, Play Smart
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Australian Dietary Guidelines
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Sports Medicine Australia Handbook
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World Anti-Doping Code
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Question 2 of 51

2. Question

Which macronutrient is the body’s primary source of energy for athletes? Single Choice

Protein
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Vitamins
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Minerals
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Carbohydrates
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Question 3 of 51

3. Question

Which of the following is a micronutrient? Single Choice

Protein
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Fat
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Vitamin C
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Carbohydrate
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Question 4 of 51

4. Question

Hydration strategies are important because they help athletes: Single Choice

Increase muscle size
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Maintain fluid balance and performance
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Burn fat faster
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Avoid carbohydrate intake
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Question 5 of 51

5. Question

Which professional is best qualified to design meal plans for athletes? Single Choice

Accredited sports dietitian
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Coach
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Team manager
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Sports psychologist
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Question 6 of 51

6. Question

Which of the following is a safe method for monitoring body weight? Single Choice

Estimating weight by appearance
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Using a calibrated scale in kilograms
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Comparing with other athletes
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Skipping meals before weigh-ins
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Question 7 of 51

7. Question

Which principle supports a safe approach to weight loss? Single Choice

Rapid calorie restriction
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Skipping hydration before competition
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Eliminating all carbohydrates
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Balanced diet with gradual changes
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Question 8 of 51

8. Question

What is the role of a coach when providing nutrition support? Single Choice

Prescribe detailed meal plans
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Provide general nutrition information within scope
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Diagnose eating disorders
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Replace dietitians in all cases
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Question 9 of 51

9. Question

When should a coach refer an athlete to a sports physician or dietitian? Single Choice

When the athlete shows signs of nutritional deficiency
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When the athlete wants a new training plan
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When the athlete misses one training session
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When the athlete asks about warm-up routines
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Question 10 of 51

10. Question

Which of the following is a symptom of a possible eating disorder? Single Choice

Increased endurance
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Fatigue and irritability
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Faster recovery
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Improved mood
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Question 11 of 51

11. Question

What is the first step in assessing an athlete’s nutrition needs? Single Choice

Give them a standard diet chart
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Ask another coach to guess their requirements
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Conduct an information needs assessment
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Copy a professional athlete’s diet plan
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Question 12 of 51

12. Question

Which communication skill helps build rapport with athletes? Single Choice

Using empathy and active listening
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Ignoring body language
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Speaking only in technical terms
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Giving one-way instructions
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Question 13 of 51

13. Question

Which learning style benefits most from hands-on food preparation activities? Single Choice

Visual
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Auditory
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Kinaesthetic
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Passive
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Question 14 of 51

14. Question

Which type of data involves numerical measurement? Single Choice

Qualitative data
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Quantitative data
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Descriptive data
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Observational data only
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Question 15 of 51

15. Question

Which of the following would be considered qualitative evaluation? Single Choice

Recording athlete weight before and after training
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Timing an athlete’s sprint performance
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Counting how many meals were consumed
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Collecting athlete feedback on how easy a plan was to follow
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Question 16 of 51

16. Question

What is the key reason for coaches to work within their scope of practice? Single Choice

To avoid working with dietitians
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To meet legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities
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To save athletes’ money
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To simplify training sessions
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Question 17 of 51

17. Question

Which of the following is an effective activity for teaching portion sizes? Single Choice

Watching a video only
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Estimating food sizes without practice
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Selecting foods from a simulated buffet
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Reading about food but not applying it
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Question 18 of 51

18. Question

Which professionals may form part of an athlete’s nutrition support network? Single Choice

Sports scientist
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Psychologist
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Accredited dietitian
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All of the above
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Question 19 of 51

19. Question

What should a coach do after providing nutrition information to an athlete? Single Choice

Assume the athlete understood everything
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Check understanding through questioning or observation
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Avoid follow-up to save time
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Tell the athlete not to ask further questions
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Question 20 of 51

20. Question

When evaluating nutrition strategies, what should be done if a plan is ineffective? Single Choice

Ignore it and continue
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Tell the athlete it’s their fault
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Modify or rework the strategy in consultation with athlete and staff
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Stop all nutrition support immediately
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Question 21 of 51

21. Question

Which are principles of sports nutrition that support peak performance? Multiple Answers

Ignoring recovery nutrition
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Hydration and fluid replacement
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Safe weight management
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Eating before, during, and after exercise
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Question 22 of 51

22. Question

Which of the following are reliable sources of nutrition information? Multiple Answers

Accredited sports dietitians
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Social media influencers
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Government dietary guidelines
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Peak sporting bodies
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Question 23 of 51

23. Question

Macronutrients include: Multiple Answers

Carbohydrates
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Proteins
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Fats
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Vitamins
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Question 24 of 51

24. Question

Examples of micronutrients include: Multiple Answers

Carbohydrates
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Fat
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Calcium
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Iron
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Question 25 of 51

25. Question

Which support personnel may assist athletes with nutrition issues? Multiple Answers

Physiotherapist
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Psychologists
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Accredited sports dietitians
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Equipment officers
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Question 26 of 51

26. Question

Good communication skills when working with athletes include: Multiple Answers

Empathy and Active listening
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Interrupting to correct them
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Leading conversations
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Mirroring positive body language
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Question 27 of 51

27. Question

Safe approaches to weight management include: Multiple Answers

Gradual calorie adjustment
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Increasing lean muscle mass
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Severe crash diets
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Adequate hydration
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Question 28 of 51

28. Question

An information needs assessment may involve: Multiple Answers

Ignoring gaps in knowledge
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Surveys or questionnaires
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Observation during training
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Discussing perceptions with athletes
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Question 29 of 51

29. Question

Which activities are useful for teaching nutrition concepts to athletes? Multiple Answers

Complex diet
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Reading nutrition labels
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Simulated buffet portion selection
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Watching unrelated sports videos
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Question 30 of 51

30. Question

When providing nutrition information, coaches should: Multiple Answers

Tailor information to the athlete’s sport
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Use consistent and safe messages
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Present data in power point
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Prescribe supplements without consultation
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Question 31 of 51

31. Question

Signs of possible nutritional deficiencies or eating disorders include: Multiple Answers

Improved concentration
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Healthy heart
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Fatigue & Frequent illness
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Irritability
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Question 32 of 51

32. Question

Coaches should check athletes’ understanding by: Multiple Answers

Asking open-ended questions
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Observing application of nutrition strategies
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Administering a quiz if appropriate
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Assuming the athlete understood everything
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Question 33 of 51

33. Question

Quantitative data collection methods include: Multiple Answers

Athlete interviews only
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Measuring weight changes
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Focus groups
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Athlete surveys with numerical ratings
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Question 34 of 51

34. Question

Qualitative evaluation methods may include: Multiple Answers

Calculating hydration levels in grams
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Collecting descriptive feedback from athletes
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Analysing interview transcripts
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Observing athlete behaviour during competition
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Question 35 of 51

35. Question

Coaches must work within their scope of practice by: Multiple Answers

Ignoring boundaries
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Providing general nutrition advice
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Referring athletes to dietitians when needed
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Designing detailed meal plans independently
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Question 36 of 51

36. Question

Effective strategies to build rapport with athletes include: Multiple Answers

Finding common ground
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Avoiding communication about nutrition
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Creating shared experiences
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Showing empathy
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Question 37 of 51

37. Question

Monitoring the effectiveness of nutritional practices may include: Multiple Answers

Observing athlete performance
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Collecting athlete feedback
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Comparing performance before and after strategies
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Ignoring negative feedback
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Question 38 of 51

38. Question

When evaluating strategies, adjustments may include: Multiple Answers

Avoiding changes
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Complete reworking of strategies if ineffective
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Ignoring strategies that don’t work
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Consulting with athletes and support staff for changes
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Question 39 of 51

39. Question

Common nutritional practices for athletes include: Multiple Answers

Pre-event fuelling
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Recovery meals after exercise
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Maintaining hydration during competition
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Skipping breakfast before training
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Question 40 of 51

40. Question

Referral to nutritional support personnel should occur when: Multiple Answers

Athlete asks about general hydration tips
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Athlete shows signs of eating disorders
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Athlete requests detailed diet plans
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Athlete has ongoing nutritional deficiencies
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Question 41 of 51

41. Question

Fill the Gaps

The body’s primary source of energy during exercise comes from BLANK 1 of 1

The body’s primary source of energy during exercise comes from Fill in the blank 1 of 1

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Question 42 of 51

42. Question

Fill the Gaps

After an exercise regime. It is important to refuel with carbohydrates and BLANK 1 of 1

After an exercise regime. It is important to refuel with carbohydrates and Fill in the blank 1 of 1

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Question 43 of 51

43. Question

Fill the Gaps

BLANK 1 of 1 data refers to numbers and measurements, while qualitative data refers to descriptions and perceptions.

Fill in the blank 1 of 1 data refers to numbers and measurements, while qualitative data refers to descriptions and perceptions.

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Question 44 of 51

44. Question

Fill the Gaps

The professional most qualified to design detailed meal plans for athletes is an BLANK 1 of 1.

The professional most qualified to design detailed meal plans for athletes is an Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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Question 45 of 51

45. Question

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One of the key principles of safe weight management is to make changes BLANK 1 of 1, not rapidly.

One of the key principles of safe weight management is to make changes Fill in the blank 1 of 1 , not rapidly.

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Question 46 of 51

46. Question

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A coach’s role in nutrition is to provide general information within their scope of practice, not BLANK 1 of 1 diet plan.

A coach’s role in nutrition is to provide general information within their scope of practice, not Fill in the blank 1 of 1 diet plan.

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Question 47 of 51

47. Question

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The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and BLANK 1 of 1.

The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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Question 48 of 51

48. Question

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During competition, athletes should focus on maintaining BLANK 1 of 1 and energy levels.

During competition, athletes should focus on maintaining Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and energy levels.

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Question 49 of 51

49. Question

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Building rapport with athletes involves communication skills such as empathy, mirroring, and BLANK 1 of 1 listening.

Building rapport with athletes involves communication skills such as empathy, mirroring, and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 listening.

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Question 50 of 51

50. Question

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After exercise, athletes should consume recovery meals that include both carbohydrates and BLANK 1 of 1.

After exercise, athletes should consume recovery meals that include both carbohydrates and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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Question 51 of 51

51. Question

Match the Term to the Definition