Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxidation of macronutrients for energy is an anabolic process. 
B) After glucose enters the nucleus,it is broken down to release ATP. 
C) Human cells produce glucose from carbon dioxide,oxygen,and water. 
D) Cells can metabolize glucose for energy when oxygen is unavailable. 
A) Oxidation of macronutrients for energy is an anabolic process. 
B) After glucose enters the nucleus,it is broken down to release ATP. 
C) Human cells produce glucose from carbon dioxide,oxygen,and water. 
D) Cells can metabolize glucose for energy when oxygen is unavailable. D

Question 2

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

Accepted Answer

A) PCr-ATP 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) citrate 
D) oxalic acid 
A) PCr-ATP 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) citrate 
D) oxalic acid A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In general,television watching is classified as a moderate-intensity physical activity. 
B) Measuring your pulse during exercise is not an effective way of predicting the activity's intensity. 
C) Weight lifting and other resistance exercises can increase bone mass. 
D) A quick and easy way to measure your heart rate is to place your fingers over your pulmonary artery and count the number of beats per minute. 
A) In general,television watching is classified as a moderate-intensity physical activity. 
B) Measuring your pulse during exercise is not an effective way of predicting the activity's intensity. 
C) Weight lifting and other resistance exercises can increase bone mass. 
D) A quick and easy way to measure your heart rate is to place your fingers over your pulmonary artery and count the number of beats per minute. C

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic cough 
B) Aggressive behavior 
C) Macular degeneration 
D) Low blood pressure 
A) Chronic cough 
B) Aggressive behavior 
C) Macular degeneration 
D) Low blood pressure

Question 5

Which of the following features is a characteristic of a physically fit person?

Accepted Answer

A) High maximum heart rate 
B) Physical endurance 
C) Self-esteem 
D) Interest in sports 
A) High maximum heart rate 
B) Physical endurance 
C) Self-esteem 
D) Interest in sports

Question 6

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) Urinary tract infections 
B) Bloody liver cysts 
C) Macular degeneration 
D) Low blood pressure 
A) Urinary tract infections 
B) Bloody liver cysts 
C) Macular degeneration 
D) Low blood pressure

Question 7

_____ form when muscle cells convert lactic acid to lactate.

Accepted Answer

A) Ketone bodies 
B) Trans fatty acids 
C) Hydrogen ions 
D) Mineral elements 
A) Ketone bodies 
B) Trans fatty acids 
C) Hydrogen ions 
D) Mineral elements

Question 8

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) iron deficiency 
B) hemosiderosis 
C) megaloblastic anemia 
D) osteoporosis 
A) iron deficiency 
B) hemosiderosis 
C) megaloblastic anemia 
D) osteoporosis

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) High-fat diets are generally recommended for competitive athletes. 
B) During vigorous physical activity that lasts more than 60 minutes,glycogen in muscles tends to increase. 
C) While engaging in vigorous physical activities,athletes should consume fruit drinks and sugar-sweetened soft drinks to meet their carbohydrate needs. 
D) Athletes can benefit from consuming sports drinks during prolonged physical exertion. 
A) High-fat diets are generally recommended for competitive athletes. 
B) During vigorous physical activity that lasts more than 60 minutes,glycogen in muscles tends to increase. 
C) While engaging in vigorous physical activities,athletes should consume fruit drinks and sugar-sweetened soft drinks to meet their carbohydrate needs. 
D) Athletes can benefit from consuming sports drinks during prolonged physical exertion.

Question 10

Many sports organizations,including the National Collegiate Athletic Association,have banned the use of _____ by athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) herbal extracts 
B) colloidal ligands 
C) branched chain amino acids 
D) anabolic steroids 
A) herbal extracts 
B) colloidal ligands 
C) branched chain amino acids 
D) anabolic steroids

Question 11

Shana is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 135 lb.She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during days in which she spends 1 to 3 hours training for events.According to expert recommendations,she should consume approximately _____ grams of carbohydrate daily while training.

Accepted Answer

A) 220 to 500 
B) 366 to 610 
C) 810 to 1350 
D) 620 to 900 
A) 220 to 500 
B) 366 to 610 
C) 810 to 1350 
D) 620 to 900

Question 12

The liver can convert _____ into glucose that can be released into the bloodstream or stored as glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids 
B) ATP 
C) lactate 
D) vitamin D 
A) fatty acids 
B) ATP 
C) lactate 
D) vitamin D

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining. 
B) When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone. 
C) The first 3 to 6 weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. 
D) A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities. 
A) Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining. 
B) When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone. 
C) The first 3 to 6 weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. 
D) A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities.

Question 14

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?

Accepted Answer

A) Magnesium 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Glucose 
D) Iron 
A) Magnesium 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Glucose 
D) Iron

Question 15

The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down _________.

Accepted Answer

A) ATP 
B) cholesterol 
C) phosphocreatine 
D) glycogen 
A) ATP 
B) cholesterol 
C) phosphocreatine 
D) glycogen

Question 16

Which of the following characteristics is not a component of physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) Balance 
B) Flexibililty 
C) Strength 
D) Self-esteem 
A) Balance 
B) Flexibililty 
C) Strength 
D) Self-esteem

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Compared to nonathletes,endurance athletes can tolerate water intoxication without suffering ill effects. 
B) Registered dietitian nutritionists generally recommend iron supplements to prevent dehydration. 
C) Alcohol enables the body to retain water and prevent dehydration. 
D) Consuming excess sports drinks or water during exercise can contribute to water intoxication. 
A) Compared to nonathletes,endurance athletes can tolerate water intoxication without suffering ill effects. 
B) Registered dietitian nutritionists generally recommend iron supplements to prevent dehydration. 
C) Alcohol enables the body to retain water and prevent dehydration. 
D) Consuming excess sports drinks or water during exercise can contribute to water intoxication.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The lactic acid energy system requires large quantities of oxygen to function properly. 
B) Gram per gram,sugars supply more energy than fats. 
C) The oxygen energy system does not produce ATP. 
D) While at rest,a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP. 
A) The lactic acid energy system requires large quantities of oxygen to function properly. 
B) Gram per gram,sugars supply more energy than fats. 
C) The oxygen energy system does not produce ATP. 
D) While at rest,a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP.

Question 19

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen 
B) oleic acid 
C) fumarate 
D) GTP 
A) oxygen 
B) oleic acid 
C) fumarate 
D) GTP

Question 20

An athlete who weighs 85 kg should consume _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 102 to 170 
B) 68 to 130 
C) 85 to 105 
D) 92 to 250 
A) 102 to 170 
B) 68 to 130 
C) 85 to 105 
D) 92 to 250

Which of the following statements is true?

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

Which of the following features is a characteristic of a physically fit person?

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

_____ form when muscle cells convert lactic acid to lactate.

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Many sports organizations,including the National Collegiate Athletic Association,have banned the use of _____ by athletes.

The liver can convert _____ into glucose that can be released into the bloodstream or stored as glycogen.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?

The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down _________.

Which of the following characteristics is not a component of physical fitness?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

An athlete who weighs 85 kg should consume _____ g of protein daily.

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Food Safety Concerns

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Exam 11: Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Which of the following statements is true?

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

Which of the following features is a characteristic of a physically fit person?

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

_____ form when muscle cells convert lactic acid to lactate.

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Many sports organizations,including the National Collegiate Athletic Association,have banned the use of _____ by athletes.

The liver can convert _____ into glucose that can be released into the bloodstream or stored as glycogen.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?

The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down _________.

Which of the following characteristics is not a component of physical fitness?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

An athlete who weighs 85 kg should consume _____ g of protein daily.

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters