Question 1

An athlete who weighs 60 kg should consume _____ g of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 48 to 60 
B) 88 to 100 
C) 78 to 95 
D) 72 to 120 
A) 48 to 60 
B) 88 to 100 
C) 78 to 95 
D) 72 to 120

Question 2

Luis is a healthy man who is 30 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 129 to 159 bpm 
B) 138 to 167 bpm 
C) 65 to 99 bpm 
D) 133 to 162 bpm 
A) 129 to 159 bpm 
B) 138 to 167 bpm 
C) 65 to 99 bpm 
D) 133 to 162 bpm

Question 3

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance)exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Static stretching 
B) Cycling 
C) Stair stepping 
D) Push-ups 
A) Static stretching 
B) Cycling 
C) Stair stepping 
D) Push-ups

Question 4

An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program ________.

Accepted Answer

A) should be performed for at least 90 minutes daily to be effective 
B) should be performed once a week to avoid boredom 
C) gradually increases in duration and intensity of activities 
D) relies on resistance training 
A) should be performed for at least 90 minutes daily to be effective 
B) should be performed once a week to avoid boredom 
C) gradually increases in duration and intensity of activities 
D) relies on resistance training

Question 5

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) megaloblastic anemia 
B) phenylketonuria 
C) hypertension 
D) type 1 diabetes 
A) megaloblastic anemia 
B) phenylketonuria 
C) hypertension 
D) type 1 diabetes

Question 6

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a flexibility exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Cycling 
B) Static stretching 
C) Push-ups 
D) Stair stepping 
A) Cycling 
B) Static stretching 
C) Push-ups 
D) Stair stepping

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) During high-intensity exercise,the rate of fat oxidation decreases. 
B) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
C) Phosphocreatine provides about 85% of the energy needed to fuel muscles during endurance physical activities. 
D) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
A) During high-intensity exercise,the rate of fat oxidation decreases. 
B) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
C) Phosphocreatine provides about 85% of the energy needed to fuel muscles during endurance physical activities. 
D) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles.

Question 8

What is physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscular activity that is planned and conducted for improving health. 
B) Muscular activity of vital organs,especially the heart and lungs. 
C) Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles. 
D) Movement that results from any muscular contraction. 
A) Muscular activity that is planned and conducted for improving health. 
B) Muscular activity of vital organs,especially the heart and lungs. 
C) Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles. 
D) Movement that results from any muscular contraction.

Question 9

____ can be metabolized for ATP production.

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Iron 
C) Amino acids 
D) Vitamin D 
A) Niacin 
B) Iron 
C) Amino acids 
D) Vitamin D

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may improve the performance of non-endurance athletes such as weightlifters?

Accepted Answer

A) Freeze-dried liver flakes 
B) Calcium pyruvate 
C) Chromium 
D) Creatine 
A) Freeze-dried liver flakes 
B) Calcium pyruvate 
C) Chromium 
D) Creatine

Question 12

To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much unhealthy solid fats to his diet,Devon can eat _________.

Accepted Answer

A) cheese 
B) peanut butter 
C) pretzels 
D) doughnuts 
A) cheese 
B) peanut butter 
C) pretzels 
D) doughnuts

Question 13

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) pernicious anemia 
B) PKU 
C) breast cancer 
D) sickle cell anemia 
A) pernicious anemia 
B) PKU 
C) breast cancer 
D) sickle cell anemia

Question 14

Reyna is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 65 kg.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 _____ grams of carbohydrate daily while training.

Accepted Answer

A) 120 to 340 
B) 190 to 460 
C) 390 to 650 
D) 220 to 530 
A) 120 to 340 
B) 190 to 460 
C) 390 to 650 
D) 220 to 530

Question 15

Jordan is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 220 lb.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily while in training.

Accepted Answer

A) 320 to 570 
B) 480 to 820 
C) 600 to 1000 
D) 1320 to 2200 
A) 320 to 570 
B) 480 to 820 
C) 600 to 1000 
D) 1320 to 2200

Question 16

Porter is an athlete who weighs 100 kg.He should consume _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 120 to 200 
B) 80 to 100 
C) 100 to 150 
D) 90 to 130 
A) 120 to 200 
B) 80 to 100 
C) 100 to 150 
D) 90 to 130

Question 17

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) osteoarthritis 
B) rickets 
C) inflammatory bowel disease 
D) certain cancers 
A) osteoarthritis 
B) rickets 
C) inflammatory bowel disease 
D) certain cancers

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most physically active people should consume 20 to 35% of their total energy intake from fat. 
B) Trained athletes are unable to compete when fat comprises 65% of their total energy intake. 
C) Athletes and other physically active people should avoid diets that supply more than 15% of total energy from fat. 
D) Registered dietitian nutritionists generally recommend very-low-fat diets for healthy athletes. 
A) Most physically active people should consume 20 to 35% of their total energy intake from fat. 
B) Trained athletes are unable to compete when fat comprises 65% of their total energy intake. 
C) Athletes and other physically active people should avoid diets that supply more than 15% of total energy from fat. 
D) Registered dietitian nutritionists generally recommend very-low-fat diets for healthy athletes.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) oxaloacetate 
B) lactic acid 
C) carbon 
D) GTP 
A) oxaloacetate 
B) lactic acid 
C) carbon 
D) GTP

Question 20

_____ are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells because most of the energy stored in macronutrients is released in them.

Accepted Answer

A) Lysosomes 
B) Plasma membranes 
C) Mitochondria 
D) Ribosomes 
A) Lysosomes 
B) Plasma membranes 
C) Mitochondria 
D) Ribosomes

An athlete who weighs 60 kg should consume _____ g of protein per day.

Luis is a healthy man who is 30 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance)exercise?

An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program ________.

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a flexibility exercise?

Which of the following statements is true?

What is physical activity?

____ can be metabolized for ATP production.

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

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may improve the performance of non-endurance athletes such as weightlifters?

To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much unhealthy solid fats to his diet,Devon can eat _________.

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of ________.

Porter is an athlete who weighs 100 kg.He should consume _____ g of protein daily.

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

_____ are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells because most of the energy stored in macronutrients is released in them.

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

An athlete who weighs 60 kg should consume _____ g of protein per day.

Luis is a healthy man who is 30 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance)exercise?

An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program ________.

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a flexibility exercise?

Which of the following statements is true?

What is physical activity?

____ can be metabolized for ATP production.

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

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may improve the performance of non-endurance athletes such as weightlifters?

To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much unhealthy solid fats to his diet,Devon can eat _________.

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of ________.

Porter is an athlete who weighs 100 kg.He should consume _____ g of protein daily.

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

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

_____ are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells because most of the energy stored in macronutrients is released in them.

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