Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of sports anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) It requires prolonged treatment 
B) It is a temporary condition requiring no treatment 
C) It responds to treatment only with high doses of iron 
D) It is due primarily to increased iron loss via perspiration 
A) It requires prolonged treatment 
B) It is a temporary condition requiring no treatment 
C) It responds to treatment only with high doses of iron 
D) It is due primarily to increased iron loss via perspiration

Question 2

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) It stimulates fatty acid release 
B) It enhances performance for almost all athletes 
C) It raises blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate 
D) It promotes absorption of electrolytes from the intestinal tract 
A) It stimulates fatty acid release 
B) It enhances performance for almost all athletes 
C) It raises blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate 
D) It promotes absorption of electrolytes from the intestinal tract

Question 3

What substance contains the chemical energy that drives immediate muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A) ATP 
B) NAD 
C) Glucose 
D) Fatty acids 
A) ATP 
B) NAD 
C) Glucose 
D) Fatty acids

Question 4

Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by

Accepted Answer

A) tripling protein intake. 
B) taking hormones duplicating those of puberty. 
C) putting a demand on muscles repeatedly by making them work harder. 
D) relying on protein for muscle fuel and decreasing intake of carbohydrates. 
A) tripling protein intake. 
B) taking hormones duplicating those of puberty. 
C) putting a demand on muscles repeatedly by making them work harder. 
D) relying on protein for muscle fuel and decreasing intake of carbohydrates.

Question 5

What type of meal and time of its ingestion promote the most rapid repletion of glycogen stores after physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Mixed meal taken within 4 hours 
B) Mixed meal taken within 30 minutes 
C) High-carbohydrate meal taken within 2 hours 
D) High-carbohydrate meal taken within 15 minutes 
A) Mixed meal taken within 4 hours 
B) Mixed meal taken within 30 minutes 
C) High-carbohydrate meal taken within 2 hours 
D) High-carbohydrate meal taken within 15 minutes

Question 6

What is the recommended composition of the postgame meal of the athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-protein 
B) High-protein 
C) Low-carbohydrate 
D) High-carbohydrate 
A) Low-protein 
B) High-protein 
C) Low-carbohydrate 
D) High-carbohydrate

Question 7

Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of

Accepted Answer

A) water. 
B) sodium. 
C) glucose. 
D) potassium. 
A) water. 
B) sodium. 
C) glucose. 
D) potassium.

Question 8

What is the Cori cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) A process in the liver that regenerates glucose from lactate released by muscles 
B) A sequence of coordinated muscle contractions of slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibers 
C) An exercise machine that allows development of both aerobic and anaerobic capacities 
D) A group of enzymatic reactions that accelerate muscle glycogen repletion in trained athletes 
A) A process in the liver that regenerates glucose from lactate released by muscles 
B) A sequence of coordinated muscle contractions of slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibers 
C) An exercise machine that allows development of both aerobic and anaerobic capacities 
D) A group of enzymatic reactions that accelerate muscle glycogen repletion in trained athletes

Question 9

Which of the following ergogenic aids increases the risk for acromegaly?

Accepted Answer

A) HMB 
B) Creatine 
C) Octacosanol 
D) Growth hormone 
A) HMB 
B) Creatine 
C) Octacosanol 
D) Growth hormone

Question 10

What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin C

Question 11

What cellular organelles are responsible for producing ATP aerobically?

Accepted Answer

A) Ribosomes 
B) Golgi bodies 
C) Mitochondria 
D) Cell membranes 
A) Ribosomes 
B) Golgi bodies 
C) Mitochondria 
D) Cell membranes

Question 12

Which of the following best exemplifies an activity that promotes flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) Yoga 
B) Pilates 
C) Weight lifting 
D) Jumping rope 
A) Yoga 
B) Pilates 
C) Weight lifting 
D) Jumping rope

Question 13

Which of the following substances increases in muscles during intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) ATP 
B) Lactate 
C) Glycogen 
D) Phosphocreatine 
A) ATP 
B) Lactate 
C) Glycogen 
D) Phosphocreatine

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a dangerous alternative to anabolic steroid use. 
B) It is synthesized in the body by the thyroid gland. 
C) It leads to testicular enlargement and liver atrophy. 
D) It reduces free radical formation and slows the aging process but does not enhance performance. 
A) It is a dangerous alternative to anabolic steroid use. 
B) It is synthesized in the body by the thyroid gland. 
C) It leads to testicular enlargement and liver atrophy. 
D) It reduces free radical formation and slows the aging process but does not enhance performance.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true regarding endurance athletes competing in events lasting longer than 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

A) They need to replace sodium during the event 
B) They should eat pretzels during the second half of the event 
C) They can easily replace sodium loss by consuming conventional sports drinks during the event 
D) They are susceptible to hyponatremia if they refrain from adequate sodium intake during the event 
A) They need to replace sodium during the event 
B) They should eat pretzels during the second half of the event 
C) They can easily replace sodium loss by consuming conventional sports drinks during the event 
D) They are susceptible to hyponatremia if they refrain from adequate sodium intake during the event

Question 16

During physical performance,what is the role of creatine phosphate?

Accepted Answer

A) Removal of lactic acid 
B) Transfer of energy to make ATP 
C) Removal of nitrogen waste products 
D) Transfer of phosphate to muscle fiber 
A) Removal of lactic acid 
B) Transfer of energy to make ATP 
C) Removal of nitrogen waste products 
D) Transfer of phosphate to muscle fiber

Question 17

All of the following are characteristics of electrolyte metabolism in sports EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the trained athlete actually loses fewer electrolytes than the untrained person. 
B) replenishment of lost electrolytes in most athletes can be accomplished by ingesting a regular diet. 
C) sweating leads to significant losses of calcium,sulfur,and chromium,which can be replaced by including milk and whole grains in the diet. 
D) salt tablet supplements to replace electrolyte losses of sweat are known to cause fluid retention in the GI tract,irritation of the stomach,and vomiting. 
A) the trained athlete actually loses fewer electrolytes than the untrained person. 
B) replenishment of lost electrolytes in most athletes can be accomplished by ingesting a regular diet. 
C) sweating leads to significant losses of calcium,sulfur,and chromium,which can be replaced by including milk and whole grains in the diet. 
D) salt tablet supplements to replace electrolyte losses of sweat are known to cause fluid retention in the GI tract,irritation of the stomach,and vomiting.

Question 18

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) It is released as fatty acids from internal fat stores and subcutaneous fat 
B) Upon commencement of an activity,blood fatty acids rise to provide an immediate source of fuel 
C) Fat that is present within the muscle fiber represents the primary source of energy for that muscle 
D) After consumption of a high-fat diet for at least 3 days,physical activities are performed as efficiently as from intake of a high-carbohydrate diet 
A) It is released as fatty acids from internal fat stores and subcutaneous fat 
B) Upon commencement of an activity,blood fatty acids rise to provide an immediate source of fuel 
C) Fat that is present within the muscle fiber represents the primary source of energy for that muscle 
D) After consumption of a high-fat diet for at least 3 days,physical activities are performed as efficiently as from intake of a high-carbohydrate diet

Question 19

A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would develop an accumulation of

Accepted Answer

A) ATP. 
B) lactate. 
C) glucose-1-phosphate. 
D) TCA cycle intermediates. 
A) ATP. 
B) lactate. 
C) glucose-1-phosphate. 
D) TCA cycle intermediates.

Question 20

Which of the following is the most significant rationale for eliminating alcohol intake in athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not metabolized in muscle 
B) It inhibits glycogen breakdown 
C) It inhibits creatine phosphate synthesis 
D) It interferes with ATP synthesis in the liver 
A) It is not metabolized in muscle 
B) It inhibits glycogen breakdown 
C) It inhibits creatine phosphate synthesis 
D) It interferes with ATP synthesis in the liver

Which of the following is a characteristic of sports anemia?

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

What substance contains the chemical energy that drives immediate muscle contraction?

Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by

What type of meal and time of its ingestion promote the most rapid repletion of glycogen stores after physical activity?

What is the recommended composition of the postgame meal of the athlete?

Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of

What is the Cori cycle?

Which of the following ergogenic aids increases the risk for acromegaly?

What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?

What cellular organelles are responsible for producing ATP aerobically?

Which of the following best exemplifies an activity that promotes flexibility?

Which of the following substances increases in muscles during intense exercise?

Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding endurance athletes competing in events lasting longer than 3 hours?

During physical performance,what is the role of creatine phosphate?

All of the following are characteristics of electrolyte metabolism in sports EXCEPT

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would develop an accumulation of

Which of the following is the most significant rationale for eliminating alcohol intake in athletic performance?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 14: Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Which of the following is a characteristic of sports anemia?

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

What substance contains the chemical energy that drives immediate muscle contraction?

Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by

What type of meal and time of its ingestion promote the most rapid repletion of glycogen stores after physical activity?

What is the recommended composition of the postgame meal of the athlete?

Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of

What is the Cori cycle?

Which of the following ergogenic aids increases the risk for acromegaly?

What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?

What cellular organelles are responsible for producing ATP aerobically?

Which of the following best exemplifies an activity that promotes flexibility?

Which of the following substances increases in muscles during intense exercise?

Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding endurance athletes competing in events lasting longer than 3 hours?

During physical performance,what is the role of creatine phosphate?

All of the following are characteristics of electrolyte metabolism in sports EXCEPT

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would develop an accumulation of

Which of the following is the most significant rationale for eliminating alcohol intake in athletic performance?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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