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Sports Nutrition And Human Performance Question Paper

Sports Nutrition And Human Performance

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Sports Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SPORTS SCIENCE
SSS 303: SPORTS NUTRITION AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
DATE: Friday 3rd April 2009 TIME: 2.00pm-4.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
Answer each question on a separate booklet.

Q1.a)Explain the physiological principles used when designing a basic nutrition plan for athletes.[10marks]

b)Analyze the eating disorders experienced by athletes. [10marks]

c)Reducing dietary fat intake is an effective strategy used by athletes to achieve energy balance. Discuss.[10marks}

Q2.An athlete uses 4,200 cal of energy per day training for the world championships.
Calculate the carbohydrates (g/kg) requirements to achieve an energy balance,
considering that he weighs 63 Kg. Use standard guidelines for training and show
your calculations clearly.[20marks]

Q3.a)Discuss the key concepts considered during carbohydrate loading by athletes. [10marks]

b)Discuss the recommendations for sodium intake during prolonged exercise. [10marks]

Q4.Dehydration and Hyperthermia affect endurance performance at different
temperatures:Discuss. [20marks]

Q5.a)Describe the driving forces for weight loss amongst selected sports.[6marks]

b) Suggest the guidelines for achieving weight loss by an athlete. [14marks]

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