Teen Guys Quiz: The Truth About Performance Supplements
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on November 23, 2022
Question 1/12
According to doctors, high-carbohydrate sports drinks are "appropriate" for teens in which of the following circumstances?
- Anytime
- Before intense physical activity
- During intense physical activity
- None of the above
Question 2/12
Most teen athletes need protein supplements because they don't get enough protein from their regular diet.
- True
- False
Question 3/12
Protein supplements are recommended for teen athletes in which circumstances?
- Before a workout or sports event
- After a workout or sports event
- Only if a food source of protein is unavailable
- None of the above
Question 4/12
Energy drinks are recommended for teen athletes under which of the following circumstances?
- Before a workout or sports event
- After a workout or sports event
- Both of the above
- None of the above
Question 5/12
Energy drinks could contribute to which of the following health problems?
- Anxiety
- Caffeine toxicity
- Dental problems
- All of the above
Question 6/12
Sports drinks could contribute to which of the following health problems when overused?
- Obesity
- Dietary imbalances
- Dental problems
- All of the above
Question 7/12
Creatine supplements have been shown to increase athletic endurance.
- True
- False
Question 8/12
Which of the following supplements has been approved for teens by the American College of Sports Medicine?
- Creatine
- DHEA
- Anabolic steroids
- None of the above
Question 9/12
What are the two most common causes of premature death associated with anabolic steroids?
- Suicide and heart attack
- Stroke and liver disease
- Drug overdose and kidney disease
- None of the above
Question 10/12
"Natural steroids" are a safe, effective alternative to illegal anabolic steroids.
- True
- False
Question 11/12
Vitamin supplements can’t do any harm.
- True
- False
Question 12/12
Most teen athletes don't get enough:
- Fat and carbohydrates
- Vitamin B12
- Calcium and iron
- All of the above