Question 1

A weight loss of 2% or more of body weight by dehydration carries some risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased body temperature 
B) reduced blood volume 
C) decreased performance 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) increased body temperature 
B) reduced blood volume 
C) decreased performance 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Your roommate tells you he wants to put on more muscle mass.He plans to do this by adding in strength-training exercises and protein shakes to his diet.What advice could you offer him?

Accepted Answer

A) Higher amounts of protein will add muscle mass faster,so add in as much as you possibly can. 
B) Going over 0.8 g/kg will have no benefit for muscle building during the training period. 
C) Intakes of up to 1.7 g/kg is acceptable during muscle mass gain,but going over this amount can lead to dehydration and insufficient carbohydrate intake. 
D) Try to stay as low as possible in your intake as proteins have no benefit for muscle mass gain or energy usage. 
A) Higher amounts of protein will add muscle mass faster,so add in as much as you possibly can. 
B) Going over 0.8 g/kg will have no benefit for muscle building during the training period. 
C) Intakes of up to 1.7 g/kg is acceptable during muscle mass gain,but going over this amount can lead to dehydration and insufficient carbohydrate intake. 
D) Try to stay as low as possible in your intake as proteins have no benefit for muscle mass gain or energy usage.

Question 3

"Hitting the wall" means ________.

Accepted Answer

A) someone is training for a marathon 
B) someone has run out of available carbohydrates for energy 
C) someone is so tired that he or she must stop to and rest for 10 to 15 minutes before continuing the sport 
D) None of these responses are correct. 
A) someone is training for a marathon 
B) someone has run out of available carbohydrates for energy 
C) someone is so tired that he or she must stop to and rest for 10 to 15 minutes before continuing the sport 
D) None of these responses are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a part of the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

A) amenorrhea 
B) bone loss/osteoporosis 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) energy deficit/disordered eating 
A) amenorrhea 
B) bone loss/osteoporosis 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) energy deficit/disordered eating

Question 5

When glucose is broken down in an atmosphere where oxygen supply is limited,a 3-carbon compound known as ________ accumulates in the muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) phosphocreatine 
B) lactate 
C) glycogen 
D) protein 
A) phosphocreatine 
B) lactate 
C) glycogen 
D) protein

Question 6

_____ supply about 3% to 15% of energy needs for endurance events.

Accepted Answer

A) Proteins 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Fats 
D) Vitamins 
A) Proteins 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Fats 
D) Vitamins

Question 7

The dietary regimen to increase muscle glycogen stores is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate synthesis 
B) glycogen synthesis 
C) carbohydrate loading 
D) energy loading 
A) carbohydrate synthesis 
B) glycogen synthesis 
C) carbohydrate loading 
D) energy loading

Question 8

For every pound of weight lost during an athletic event,________ of water should be consumed immediately thereafter.

Accepted Answer

A) ½ cup 
B) 1 cup 
C) 2½ cups 
D) 3 cups 
A) ½ cup 
B) 1 cup 
C) 2½ cups 
D) 3 cups

Question 9

The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is used to determine ________.

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility 
B) muscle strength 
C) exercise intensity 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) flexibility 
B) muscle strength 
C) exercise intensity 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 10

Exercise should be fun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Warm-up and cool-down should be parts of your exercise routine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The amount of ATP stored in a muscle cell can keep a muscle active for about ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 seconds 
B) 10-30 seconds 
C) 1-3 minutes 
D) 1-3 hours 
A) 1-2 seconds 
B) 10-30 seconds 
C) 1-3 minutes 
D) 1-3 hours

Question 13

Thirst is an excellent indicator of fluid needs during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Athletes,particularly female and young athletes,need to increase their intake of ________ to increase red blood cell production.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin A 
C) calcium 
D) iron 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin A 
C) calcium 
D) iron

Question 15

You are at an athletic event and you notice that one of the participants is not feeling well.He is starting to not be able to walk and appears to be confused and irritated.What heat-related condition is he likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat exhaustion 
B) Heat cramps 
C) Heat stroke 
D) None of the answers are correct. 
A) Heat exhaustion 
B) Heat cramps 
C) Heat stroke 
D) None of the answers are correct.

Question 16

When plenty of oxygen is available in the muscles,the condition is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anaerobic 
B) aerobic 
C) VO2max 
D) glycolytic 
A) anaerobic 
B) aerobic 
C) VO2max 
D) glycolytic

Question 17

Which substance is considered to be a proven ergogenic aid that increases athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

A) salt tablets 
B) bee pollen 
C) carnitine 
D) coenzyme Q-10 
E) None of these substances increase athletic performance. 
A) salt tablets 
B) bee pollen 
C) carnitine 
D) coenzyme Q-10 
E) None of these substances increase athletic performance.

Question 18

Lance Armstrong,who was a triathlete and road racing cyclist,likely has more __________ muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) Type I 
B) Type IIA 
C) Type IIX 
D) He would have equal amounts of all muscle fiber types. 
A) Type I 
B) Type IIA 
C) Type IIX 
D) He would have equal amounts of all muscle fiber types.

Question 19

Carbohydrate is more efficient than fat or protein in the amount of ATP produced per unit of oxygen consumed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_______ of one's general energy needs are fueled by proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) Five percent 
B) Fifteen percent 
C) Fifty percent 
D) Seventy percent 
A) Five percent 
B) Fifteen percent 
C) Fifty percent 
D) Seventy percent

A weight loss of 2% or more of body weight by dehydration carries some risk of ________.

Your roommate tells you he wants to put on more muscle mass.He plans to do this by adding in strength-training exercises and protein shakes to his diet.What advice could you offer him?

"Hitting the wall" means ________.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the female athlete triad?

When glucose is broken down in an atmosphere where oxygen supply is limited,a 3-carbon compound known as ________ accumulates in the muscle.

_____ supply about 3% to 15% of energy needs for endurance events.

The dietary regimen to increase muscle glycogen stores is called ________.

For every pound of weight lost during an athletic event,________ of water should be consumed immediately thereafter.

The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is used to determine ________.

Exercise should be fun.

Warm-up and cool-down should be parts of your exercise routine.

The amount of ATP stored in a muscle cell can keep a muscle active for about ________.

Thirst is an excellent indicator of fluid needs during exercise.

Athletes,particularly female and young athletes,need to increase their intake of ________ to increase red blood cell production.

You are at an athletic event and you notice that one of the participants is not feeling well.He is starting to not be able to walk and appears to be confused and irritated.What heat-related condition is he likely suffering from?

When plenty of oxygen is available in the muscles,the condition is referred to as ________.

Which substance is considered to be a proven ergogenic aid that increases athletic performance?

Lance Armstrong,who was a triathlete and road racing cyclist,likely has more __________ muscle fibers.

Carbohydrate is more efficient than fat or protein in the amount of ATP produced per unit of oxygen consumed.

_______ of one's general energy needs are fueled by proteins.

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Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

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Exam 11: Nutrition, exercise and Sports

A weight loss of 2% or more of body weight by dehydration carries some risk of ________.

Your roommate tells you he wants to put on more muscle mass.He plans to do this by adding in strength-training exercises and protein shakes to his diet.What advice could you offer him?

"Hitting the wall" means ________.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the female athlete triad?

When glucose is broken down in an atmosphere where oxygen supply is limited,a 3-carbon compound known as ________ accumulates in the muscle.

_____ supply about 3% to 15% of energy needs for endurance events.

The dietary regimen to increase muscle glycogen stores is called ________.

For every pound of weight lost during an athletic event,________ of water should be consumed immediately thereafter.

The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is used to determine ________.

Exercise should be fun.

Warm-up and cool-down should be parts of your exercise routine.

The amount of ATP stored in a muscle cell can keep a muscle active for about ________.

Thirst is an excellent indicator of fluid needs during exercise.

Athletes,particularly female and young athletes,need to increase their intake of ________ to increase red blood cell production.

You are at an athletic event and you notice that one of the participants is not feeling well.He is starting to not be able to walk and appears to be confused and irritated.What heat-related condition is he likely suffering from?

When plenty of oxygen is available in the muscles,the condition is referred to as ________.

Which substance is considered to be a proven ergogenic aid that increases athletic performance?

Lance Armstrong,who was a triathlete and road racing cyclist,likely has more __________ muscle fibers.

Carbohydrate is more efficient than fat or protein in the amount of ATP produced per unit of oxygen consumed.

_______ of one's general energy needs are fueled by proteins.

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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