Question 1

While Trey is relaxing while chatting online,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen 
B) fat 
C) methanol 
D) glucose 
A) glycogen 
B) fat 
C) methanol 
D) glucose

Question 2

The complete oxidation of glucose releases energy and results in the formation of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium hydroxide and calcium citrate 
B) iron oxide and glycogen 
C) sodium acetate and methane 
D) carbon dioxide and water 
A) sodium hydroxide and calcium citrate 
B) iron oxide and glycogen 
C) sodium acetate and methane 
D) carbon dioxide and water

Question 3

Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Walking for an hour 
B) Running for two hours 
C) Performing 200-meter hurdles during competition 
D) Hard cycling for 1 hour 
A) Walking for an hour 
B) Running for two hours 
C) Performing 200-meter hurdles during competition 
D) Hard cycling for 1 hour

Question 4

To make your exercise routine more enjoyable,the routine should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) should be performed once a week to avoid boredom 
B) include a daily form of vigorous exercise 
C) incorporate a variety of aerobic,resistance,and flexibility activities 
D) focus on resistance training 
A) should be performed once a week to avoid boredom 
B) include a daily form of vigorous exercise 
C) incorporate a variety of aerobic,resistance,and flexibility activities 
D) focus on resistance training

Question 5

Jerome's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and biceps muscle curls.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance)exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Cycling 
B) Static stretching 
C) Stair stepping 
D) Biceps muscle curls 
A) Cycling 
B) Static stretching 
C) Stair stepping 
D) Biceps muscle curls

Question 6

Gloria is a healthy 25-year-old woman.According to recommendations of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,she should perform _____ strengthening activities that focus on major muscle groups at least twice a week.

Accepted Answer

A) twelve to 16 
B) eight to 10 
C) six to 8 
D) two to 5 
A) twelve to 16 
B) eight to 10 
C) six to 8 
D) two to 5

Question 7

Which of the following physical activities is not aerobic?

Accepted Answer

A) Cycling 
B) Running 
C) Driving a car 
D) Cross country skiing 
A) Cycling 
B) Running 
C) Driving a car 
D) Cross country skiing

Question 8

Curtis is a healthy man who is 32 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 88 to 128 bpm 
B) 94 to 132 bpm 
C) 115 to 156 bpm 
D) 132 to 160 bpm 
A) 88 to 128 bpm 
B) 94 to 132 bpm 
C) 115 to 156 bpm 
D) 132 to 160 bpm

Question 9

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate food for an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) Fried chicken breast 
B) Cheese sticks 
C) Pasta with fresh vegetables 
D) Sausage pizza 
A) Fried chicken breast 
B) Cheese sticks 
C) Pasta with fresh vegetables 
D) Sausage pizza

Question 10

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise and does not have known side effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium pyruvate 
B) Chromium 
C) Ephedra 
D) Branched-chain amino acids 
A) Calcium pyruvate 
B) Chromium 
C) Ephedra 
D) Branched-chain amino acids

Question 11

Matthew is a healthy 25-year-old man who lifts weights to strengthen his muscles and exercises vigorously to improve his endurance.According to recommendations of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,he should perform _____ minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.

Accepted Answer

A) 150 
B) 100 
C) 200 
D) 75 
A) 150 
B) 100 
C) 200 
D) 75

Question 12

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate pre-event snack for an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) Slice of sausage pizza 
B) Handful of dried apricots 
C) Peanut butter on celery 
D) Large serving of French fries 
A) Slice of sausage pizza 
B) Handful of dried apricots 
C) Peanut butter on celery 
D) Large serving of French fries

Question 13

The bans the use of _____ among competitive athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) creatine 
B) growth hormone (GH) 
C) branched-chain amino acids 
D) ascorbic acid 
A) creatine 
B) growth hormone (GH) 
C) branched-chain amino acids 
D) ascorbic acid

Question 14

What is exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscular activity of vital organs,especially the intestine,heart,and lungs. 
B) Skeletal muscle contractions that are planned and conducted to increase muscle mass. 
C) Movement that results from any muscular contraction. 
D) Caloric expenditure that results from contracting skeletal muscles. 
A) Muscular activity of vital organs,especially the intestine,heart,and lungs. 
B) Skeletal muscle contractions that are planned and conducted to increase muscle mass. 
C) Movement that results from any muscular contraction. 
D) Caloric expenditure that results from contracting skeletal muscles.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat cramps are a unique type of muscle spasms that occur along the digestive tract during exercise. 
B) A person suffering from heat cramps typically has a body temperature of 105º F or higher. 
C) Heat cramps are a life-threatening illness that requires emergency treatment. 
D) Dehydration can result in declines in an athlete's strength and endurance. 
A) Heat cramps are a unique type of muscle spasms that occur along the digestive tract during exercise. 
B) A person suffering from heat cramps typically has a body temperature of 105º F or higher. 
C) Heat cramps are a life-threatening illness that requires emergency treatment. 
D) Dehydration can result in declines in an athlete's strength and endurance.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat cramps are muscle spasms that usually occur in the abdomen. 
B) Having dry,hot,red skin is a sign of heatstroke. 
C) A person suffering from heat cramps typically has a body temperature of 105º F or higher. 
D) Caffeinated beverages are recommended for treating a person with heatstroke. 
A) Heat cramps are muscle spasms that usually occur in the abdomen. 
B) Having dry,hot,red skin is a sign of heatstroke. 
C) A person suffering from heat cramps typically has a body temperature of 105º F or higher. 
D) Caffeinated beverages are recommended for treating a person with heatstroke.

Question 17

Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Raw eggs 
B) Protein supplements 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Ripe avocados 
A) Raw eggs 
B) Protein supplements 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Ripe avocados

Question 18

Tatiana is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 70 kg.She would like to plan a nutritionally balanced diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores for the 1 to 3 hours per day of training that she undergoes to prepare for events.According to expert recommendations,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily while training.

Accepted Answer

A) 520 to 800 
B) 620 to 900 
C) 720 to 1000 
D) 420 to 700 
A) 520 to 800 
B) 620 to 900 
C) 720 to 1000 
D) 420 to 700

Question 19

Under anaerobic conditions,muscle cells convert pyruvate to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) carbon monoxide 
B) vitamin D 
C) alanine 
D) lactic acid 
A) carbon monoxide 
B) vitamin D 
C) alanine 
D) lactic acid

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Under normal conditions,muscle cells rely on amino acids as their primary source of energy. 
B) In the cytoplasm,glycolysis generates oxygen and carbon monoxide molecules. 
C) In ribosomes,food undergoes oxidative degradation,releasing creatine phosphate and ADP. 
D) In mitochondria,pyruvate molecules undergo complete degradation to form ATP. 
A) Under normal conditions,muscle cells rely on amino acids as their primary source of energy. 
B) In the cytoplasm,glycolysis generates oxygen and carbon monoxide molecules. 
C) In ribosomes,food undergoes oxidative degradation,releasing creatine phosphate and ADP. 
D) In mitochondria,pyruvate molecules undergo complete degradation to form ATP.

While Trey is relaxing while chatting online,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

The complete oxidation of glucose releases energy and results in the formation of ________.

Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat?

To make your exercise routine more enjoyable,the routine should ________.

Jerome's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and biceps muscle curls.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance)exercise?

Gloria is a healthy 25-year-old woman.According to recommendations of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,she should perform _____ strengthening activities that focus on major muscle groups at least twice a week.

Which of the following physical activities is not aerobic?

Curtis is a healthy man who is 32 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate food for an athlete?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise and does not have known side effects?

Matthew is a healthy 25-year-old man who lifts weights to strengthen his muscles and exercises vigorously to improve his endurance.According to recommendations of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,he should perform _____ minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate pre-event snack for an athlete?

The bans the use of _____ among competitive athletes.

What is exercise?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?

Under anaerobic conditions,muscle cells convert pyruvate to _________.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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Exam 11: Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

While Trey is relaxing while chatting online,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

The complete oxidation of glucose releases energy and results in the formation of ________.

Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat?

To make your exercise routine more enjoyable,the routine should ________.

Jerome's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and biceps muscle curls.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance)exercise?

Gloria is a healthy 25-year-old woman.According to recommendations of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,she should perform _____ strengthening activities that focus on major muscle groups at least twice a week.

Which of the following physical activities is not aerobic?

Curtis is a healthy man who is 32 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate food for an athlete?

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise and does not have known side effects?

Matthew is a healthy 25-year-old man who lifts weights to strengthen his muscles and exercises vigorously to improve his endurance.According to recommendations of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,he should perform _____ minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate pre-event snack for an athlete?

The bans the use of _____ among competitive athletes.

What is exercise?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?

Under anaerobic conditions,muscle cells convert pyruvate to _________.

Which of the following statements is true?

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