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Nutrition For Optimal Performance Question Paper

Nutrition For Optimal Performance

Course:Master Of Science In Sports Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
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.(20marks)

3.
With the aid of diagrams, describe how the intensity and duration of exercise affect the utilization of macronutrients.
(20marks)

4. a) Describe any twelve possible health complications of bulimia nervosa.(12 marks)
b)
Describe the sliding filament hypothesis.(8marks)

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(8marks)
ii)
Competition at high temperatures(8marks)

iii)
Competition in freezing temperatures(6marks)

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