Question 1

In 2010, it was estimated that approximately _____ of U.S. adults participate in no leisure-time physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  65% 
B)  50% 
C)  40% 
D)  33% 
E)  25% 
A)  65% 
B)  50% 
C)  40% 
D)  33% 
E)  25%

Question 2

List three benefits of regular exercise.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include mental health benefi

Question 3

Creatine monohydrate supplementation has been shown to improve:

Accepted Answer

A)  short-duration anaerobic activity. 
B)  short-duration aerobic activity. 
C)  long-duration aerobic activity. 
D)  long-duration glucose oxidation activity. 
E)  long-duration fat oxidation activity. 
A)  short-duration anaerobic activity. 
B)  short-duration aerobic activity. 
C)  long-duration aerobic activity. 
D)  long-duration glucose oxidation activity. 
E)  long-duration fat oxidation activity.

Question 4

Anaerobic glycolysis produces:

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  lactate. 
C)  creatine phosphate. 
D)  creatine monohydrate. 
E)  fatty acids. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  lactate. 
C)  creatine phosphate. 
D)  creatine monohydrate. 
E)  fatty acids.

Question 5

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 65% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  mostly carbohydrate 
B)  mostly fat 
C)  carbohydrate and fat equally 
D)  mostly creatine phosphate 
E)  mostly protein 
A)  mostly carbohydrate 
B)  mostly fat 
C)  carbohydrate and fat equally 
D)  mostly creatine phosphate 
E)  mostly protein

Question 6

What are some specific nutritional concerns for female athletes? Explain why and provide a meal plan to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

Some specific nutritional concerns for f

Question 7

Dan is 40 years old. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  180 bpm 
B)  187 bpm 
C)  190 bpm 
D)  194 bpm 
E)  200 bpm 
A)  180 bpm 
B)  187 bpm 
C)  190 bpm 
D)  194 bpm 
E)  200 bpm

Question 8

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for an endurance athlete? Using this technique, how do athletes adjust carbohydrate intake in the days prior to competition?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate loading, also known as glyc

Question 9

A benefit of a diet high in carbohydrates is:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing lactic acid buildup to prevent muscle fatigue. 
B)  changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to prevent muscle fatigue. 
C)  changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to spare muscle glycogen. 
D)  changing carbohydrates into protein in the muscle to spare muscle protein. 
E)  increasing muscle glycogen storage to prevent muscle fatigue. 
A)  decreasing lactic acid buildup to prevent muscle fatigue. 
B)  changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to prevent muscle fatigue. 
C)  changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to spare muscle glycogen. 
D)  changing carbohydrates into protein in the muscle to spare muscle protein. 
E)  increasing muscle glycogen storage to prevent muscle fatigue.

Question 10

Which is NOT a reason to use sports drinks?

Accepted Answer

A)  to replenish electrolyte loss due to sweating 
B)  to stay hydrated 
C)  to increase muscle protein 
D)  to provide carbohydrates to fuel the muscles 
E)  to replenish glycogen stores 
A)  to replenish electrolyte loss due to sweating 
B)  to stay hydrated 
C)  to increase muscle protein 
D)  to provide carbohydrates to fuel the muscles 
E)  to replenish glycogen stores

Question 11

Consuming carbohydrates during the first few hours after exercise maximizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss. 
B)  fat storage. 
C)  muscle mass. 
D)  glycogen storage. 
E)  conversion of carbohydrates to protein. 
A)  weight loss. 
B)  fat storage. 
C)  muscle mass. 
D)  glycogen storage. 
E)  conversion of carbohydrates to protein.

Question 12

You notice many parents provide sports drinks to their children after children play recreational sports. Do you think a sports beverage is needed? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

A sports drink is not necessary for recr

Question 13

Which type of exercise improves cardiovascular fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  stretching 
B)  resistance exercise 
C)  yoga 
D)  uphill biking 
E)  weight lifting 
A)  stretching 
B)  resistance exercise 
C)  yoga 
D)  uphill biking 
E)  weight lifting

Question 14

Where in the cell do aerobic energy systems produce ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria 
B)  cytosol 
C)  nucleus 
D)  endoplasmic reticulum 
E)  plasma membrane 
A)  mitochondria 
B)  cytosol 
C)  nucleus 
D)  endoplasmic reticulum 
E)  plasma membrane

Question 15

The fuel source for the phosphagen system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  protein. 
D)  creatine phosphate. 
E)  fatty acids. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  protein. 
D)  creatine phosphate. 
E)  fatty acids.

Question 16

A sports drink to be consumed during one hour of high-intensity exercise should contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  a 10% mix of glucose and fructose for carbohydrate loading. 
B)  more than 10% glucose to speed up gastric emptying. 
C)  no more than 8% glucose because higher amounts can slow gastric emptying. 
D)  electrolytes and fructose to prevent hyponatremia. 
E)  minerals and B vitamins to boost energy. 
A)  a 10% mix of glucose and fructose for carbohydrate loading. 
B)  more than 10% glucose to speed up gastric emptying. 
C)  no more than 8% glucose because higher amounts can slow gastric emptying. 
D)  electrolytes and fructose to prevent hyponatremia. 
E)  minerals and B vitamins to boost energy.

Question 17

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake during one to two hours of intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 15 g per hour 
B)  25 g per hour 
C)  20 to 30 g per hour 
D)  30 to 60 g per hour 
E)  up to 90 g per hour 
A)  10 to 15 g per hour 
B)  25 g per hour 
C)  20 to 30 g per hour 
D)  30 to 60 g per hour 
E)  up to 90 g per hour

Question 18

What change in nutrition for U.S. gymnasts did sports nutritionist Dan Benardot promote in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraged a carbohydrate snack every two to three hours during training 
B)  encouraged athletes to not eat during training 
C)  encouraged training times that do not exceed two hours 
D)  encouraged iron supplements for female athletes 
E)  encouraged vitamin E supplements for gymnasts 
A)  encouraged a carbohydrate snack every two to three hours during training 
B)  encouraged athletes to not eat during training 
C)  encouraged training times that do not exceed two hours 
D)  encouraged iron supplements for female athletes 
E)  encouraged vitamin E supplements for gymnasts

Question 19

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 25% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  mostly carbohydrate 
B)  mostly fat 
C)  carbohydrate and fat equally 
D)  mostly creatine phosphate 
E)  mostly protein 
A)  mostly carbohydrate 
B)  mostly fat 
C)  carbohydrate and fat equally 
D)  mostly creatine phosphate 
E)  mostly protein

Question 20

John is a sprinter, and Jane is a long-distance runner. Describe differences in their use of fuel sources and explain the reasons for these differences.

Accepted Answer

John, as a sprinter, primarily relies on

In 2010, it was estimated that approximately _____ of U.S. adults participate in no leisure-time physical activity.

List three benefits of regular exercise.

Creatine monohydrate supplementation has been shown to improve:

Anaerobic glycolysis produces:

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 65% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

What are some specific nutritional concerns for female athletes? Explain why and provide a meal plan to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Dan is 40 years old. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for an endurance athlete? Using this technique, how do athletes adjust carbohydrate intake in the days prior to competition?

A benefit of a diet high in carbohydrates is:

Which is NOT a reason to use sports drinks?

Consuming carbohydrates during the first few hours after exercise maximizes:

You notice many parents provide sports drinks to their children after children play recreational sports. Do you think a sports beverage is needed? Why or why not?

Which type of exercise improves cardiovascular fitness?

Where in the cell do aerobic energy systems produce ATP?

The fuel source for the phosphagen system is:

A sports drink to be consumed during one hour of high-intensity exercise should contain:

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake during one to two hours of intense exercise?

What change in nutrition for U.S. gymnasts did sports nutritionist Dan Benardot promote in the 1990s?

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 25% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

John is a sprinter, and Jane is a long-distance runner. Describe differences in their use of fuel sources and explain the reasons for these differences.

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Exam 12: Nutrition and Fitness

In 2010, it was estimated that approximately _____ of U.S. adults participate in no leisure-time physical activity.

List three benefits of regular exercise.

Creatine monohydrate supplementation has been shown to improve:

Anaerobic glycolysis produces:

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 65% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

What are some specific nutritional concerns for female athletes? Explain why and provide a meal plan to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

Dan is 40 years old. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for an endurance athlete? Using this technique, how do athletes adjust carbohydrate intake in the days prior to competition?

A benefit of a diet high in carbohydrates is:

Which is NOT a reason to use sports drinks?

Consuming carbohydrates during the first few hours after exercise maximizes:

You notice many parents provide sports drinks to their children after children play recreational sports. Do you think a sports beverage is needed? Why or why not?

Which type of exercise improves cardiovascular fitness?

Where in the cell do aerobic energy systems produce ATP?

The fuel source for the phosphagen system is:

A sports drink to be consumed during one hour of high-intensity exercise should contain:

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake during one to two hours of intense exercise?

What change in nutrition for U.S. gymnasts did sports nutritionist Dan Benardot promote in the 1990s?

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 25% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

John is a sprinter, and Jane is a long-distance runner. Describe differences in their use of fuel sources and explain the reasons for these differences.

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates,

The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesitythe Sitting Disease: Understand the Causes and Consequences of Obesity

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Global Nutrition: Food Security and Sustainability

Spotlight H: Food Safety

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