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Nutrition For Optimal Performance Question Paper

Nutrition For Optimal Performance

Course:Master Of Science (Leisure & Recreation Management)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF
SCIENCE (SPORTS SCIENCE)

HSS 504: NUTRITION FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

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DATE: FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2009
TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question one and any other two Questions.
Answer each Question on a different booklet.

1.
a)
Discuss the effects of dehydration on cardiovascular strain, hyperthermia and

muscle metabolism.

(10 marks)
b)
Describe
any
eight
strategies for loosing weight.

(8 marks)

c)
Discuss acclimation in relation to performance in extreme condition.

(12 marks)

2.
Discuss the recommendations for intake of sodium and other electrolytes during
prolonged
exercise.
(20
marks)

3.
With the aid of diagrams, describe how the intensity and duration of exercise affect

the utilization of macronutrients.
(20
marks)

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4. a) Describe
any
twelve
possible health complications of bulimia nervosa.

(12 marks)
b)
Describe
the
sliding
filament
hypothesis.
(8
marks)

5.
You are a sports nutritionist at the Kahawa Athletics Sports club and you are

preparing your team for competition. Discuss your fluid and fuel preparation before

and during competition at each for the following scenarios:

i)
Competition
at
high
altitude
(8
marks)

ii)
Competition
at
high
temperatures
(8
marks)

iii)
Competition
in
freezing
temperatures
(6
marks)

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