Question 1

The only fuel that can be used in anaerobic glycolysis is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids 
B) amino acids 
C) alcohol 
D) glucose 
A) fatty acids 
B) amino acids 
C) alcohol 
D) glucose

Question 2

The majority of stored energy in the body is in the form of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) ATP 
C) amino acids 
D) triglycerides 
A) glucose 
B) ATP 
C) amino acids 
D) triglycerides

Question 3

At very high intensities of exercise,most of the energy the body uses is supplied by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle glycogen 
B) intramuscular fat 
C) blood glucose 
D) muscle protein 
A) muscle glycogen 
B) intramuscular fat 
C) blood glucose 
D) muscle protein

Question 4

Anabolic steroids are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) synthetic versions of growth hormone 
B) synthetic forms of cortisol,which increases glucose production 
C) synthetic versions of male sex hormones 
D) synthetic versions of thyroxine 
A) synthetic versions of growth hormone 
B) synthetic forms of cortisol,which increases glucose production 
C) synthetic versions of male sex hormones 
D) synthetic versions of thyroxine

Question 5

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans substantial health benefits occur when adults engage ________.

Accepted Answer

A) in occasional physical activity 
B) in 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week 
C) in 75 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week 
D) None of these responses are correct. 
A) in occasional physical activity 
B) in 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week 
C) in 75 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week 
D) None of these responses are correct.

Question 6

Glucose is stored in muscle tissue as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides 
B) glycogen 
C) protein 
D) phosphocreatine (PCr) 
A) triglycerides 
B) glycogen 
C) protein 
D) phosphocreatine (PCr)

Question 7

Lactate from anaerobic glycolysis is transported by the blood to the liver,where it will be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) resynthesized to glucose 
B) converted to sucrose or maltose 
C) converted to cholesterol for disposal from the body 
D) converted to urea for disposal by the kidneys 
A) resynthesized to glucose 
B) converted to sucrose or maltose 
C) converted to cholesterol for disposal from the body 
D) converted to urea for disposal by the kidneys

Question 8

Glycogen is the primary source of glucose for ATP production in muscles during intense activity that lasts for less than 2 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Phosphocreatine (PCr)is an energy-rich compound found in ______ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) adipose 
B) liver 
C) kidney 
D) muscle 
A) adipose 
B) liver 
C) kidney 
D) muscle

Question 10

Prolonged,low intensity exercise uses mainly ______ muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) white 
B) Type IIX 
C) Type IIA 
D) Type I 
A) white 
B) Type IIX 
C) Type IIA 
D) Type I

Question 11

Energy for muscle contraction is most directly supplied by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) creatine 
C) phosphocreatine 
D) ATP 
A) amino acids 
B) creatine 
C) phosphocreatine 
D) ATP

Question 12

Athletes need to consume over 500 grams of protein supplements a day to build muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For athletes who compete in continuous,intense aerobic events lasting for 90 to 120 minutes (or shorter events repeated in 24 hours),________.

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-loading benefits performance 
B) carnitine supplements improve the use of fatty acids as muscle fuel 
C) large doses of bicarbonate counter the acid production in the stomach 
D) all caffeine-containing foods and beverages should be avoided for at least 2 to 4 days before the competition 
A) carbohydrate-loading benefits performance 
B) carnitine supplements improve the use of fatty acids as muscle fuel 
C) large doses of bicarbonate counter the acid production in the stomach 
D) all caffeine-containing foods and beverages should be avoided for at least 2 to 4 days before the competition

Question 14

The disadvantage of anaerobic glycolysis in high-intensity muscle contractions is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the heart muscle "soaks up" most of the lactic acid for its energy needs 
B) ATP production cannot be sustained for long events 
C) the production of excessive amounts of CO2 and H2O interferes with exercise 
D) ATP is needed for digestion 
A) the heart muscle "soaks up" most of the lactic acid for its energy needs 
B) ATP production cannot be sustained for long events 
C) the production of excessive amounts of CO2 and H2O interferes with exercise 
D) ATP is needed for digestion

Question 15

Variables that determine an athlete's energy needs include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) body composition 
B) training or competition 
C) body size 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
E) None of these responses are correct. 
A) body composition 
B) training or competition 
C) body size 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
E) None of these responses are correct.

Question 16

Restoration of muscle glycogen occurs when _____ grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight are consumed 30 minutes after exercise and again 2 hours after exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 - 0.75 
B) 1.0 - 1.5 
C) 3.0 - 4.0 
D) None of these responses are correct. 
A) 0.5 - 0.75 
B) 1.0 - 1.5 
C) 3.0 - 4.0 
D) None of these responses are correct.

Question 17

An example of a food to avoid in a pre-game meal is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hot dogs 
B) spaghetti 
C) low-fat milk 
D) All of these foods should be avoided. 
A) hot dogs 
B) spaghetti 
C) low-fat milk 
D) All of these foods should be avoided.

Question 18

When an athlete's maximal performance is desired,carbohydrates are a more efficient fuel than fat because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) more ATP is produced per unit of oxygen consumed 
B) we consume more carbohydrate than fat or protein 
C) carbohydrate is oxidized more rapidly than fatty acids 
D) muscles get used to using carbohydrate as a fuel 
A) more ATP is produced per unit of oxygen consumed 
B) we consume more carbohydrate than fat or protein 
C) carbohydrate is oxidized more rapidly than fatty acids 
D) muscles get used to using carbohydrate as a fuel

Question 19

A good way to determine the intensity of exercise is to measure the amount of oxygen a person consumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Amino acids can be used as a primary fuel for muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The only fuel that can be used in anaerobic glycolysis is ________.

The majority of stored energy in the body is in the form of ________.

At very high intensities of exercise,most of the energy the body uses is supplied by ________.

Anabolic steroids are ________.

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans substantial health benefits occur when adults engage ________.

Glucose is stored in muscle tissue as ________.

Lactate from anaerobic glycolysis is transported by the blood to the liver,where it will be ________.

Glycogen is the primary source of glucose for ATP production in muscles during intense activity that lasts for less than 2 minutes.

Phosphocreatine (PCr)is an energy-rich compound found in ______ tissue.

Prolonged,low intensity exercise uses mainly ______ muscle fibers.

Energy for muscle contraction is most directly supplied by ________.

Athletes need to consume over 500 grams of protein supplements a day to build muscle.

For athletes who compete in continuous,intense aerobic events lasting for 90 to 120 minutes (or shorter events repeated in 24 hours),________.

The disadvantage of anaerobic glycolysis in high-intensity muscle contractions is that ________.

Variables that determine an athlete's energy needs include ________.

Restoration of muscle glycogen occurs when _____ grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight are consumed 30 minutes after exercise and again 2 hours after exercise.

An example of a food to avoid in a pre-game meal is ________.

When an athlete's maximal performance is desired,carbohydrates are a more efficient fuel than fat because ________.

A good way to determine the intensity of exercise is to measure the amount of oxygen a person consumes.

Amino acids can be used as a primary fuel for muscles.

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Exam 11: Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The only fuel that can be used in anaerobic glycolysis is ________.

The majority of stored energy in the body is in the form of ________.

At very high intensities of exercise,most of the energy the body uses is supplied by ________.

Anabolic steroids are ________.

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans substantial health benefits occur when adults engage ________.

Glucose is stored in muscle tissue as ________.

Lactate from anaerobic glycolysis is transported by the blood to the liver,where it will be ________.

Glycogen is the primary source of glucose for ATP production in muscles during intense activity that lasts for less than 2 minutes.

Phosphocreatine (PCr)is an energy-rich compound found in ______ tissue.

Prolonged,low intensity exercise uses mainly ______ muscle fibers.

Energy for muscle contraction is most directly supplied by ________.

Athletes need to consume over 500 grams of protein supplements a day to build muscle.

For athletes who compete in continuous,intense aerobic events lasting for 90 to 120 minutes (or shorter events repeated in 24 hours),________.

The disadvantage of anaerobic glycolysis in high-intensity muscle contractions is that ________.

Variables that determine an athlete's energy needs include ________.

Restoration of muscle glycogen occurs when _____ grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight are consumed 30 minutes after exercise and again 2 hours after exercise.

An example of a food to avoid in a pre-game meal is ________.

When an athlete's maximal performance is desired,carbohydrates are a more efficient fuel than fat because ________.

A good way to determine the intensity of exercise is to measure the amount of oxygen a person consumes.

Amino acids can be used as a primary fuel for muscles.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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