Question 1

Which of the following is a common product of anaerobic metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Lactate 
B) Phytate 
C) Phosphoric acid 
D) Hydrochloric acid 
A) Lactate 
B) Phytate 
C) Phosphoric acid 
D) Hydrochloric acid

Question 2

The appearance of confusion and clumsiness in a person engaged in outdoor sports activities may be an early sign of

Accepted Answer

A) heat stroke. 
B) dehydration. 
C) hypothermia. 
D) exertional distress. 
A) heat stroke. 
B) dehydration. 
C) hypothermia. 
D) exertional distress.

Question 3

The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as

Accepted Answer

A) muscle fitness. 
B) muscle endurance. 
C) cardiopulmonary adaptation. 
D) cardiorespiratory conditioning. 
A) muscle fitness. 
B) muscle endurance. 
C) cardiopulmonary adaptation. 
D) cardiorespiratory conditioning.

Question 4

What minimum amount of body water loss (as a percentage of body weight)is likely to cause a person to collapse?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 7 
C) 15 
D) 25 
A) 2 
B) 7 
C) 15 
D) 25

Question 5

In the immediate postexercise period,what type of diet enhances muscle protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat alone 
B) Carbohydrate alone 
C) Carbohydrate plus fat 
D) Carbohydrate plus protein 
A) Fat alone 
B) Carbohydrate alone 
C) Carbohydrate plus fat 
D) Carbohydrate plus protein

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein use in endurance events is less than for strength events 
B) Protein use for energy is significant in anaerobic strength training 
C) Protein contributes up to 10% of total fuel used,which is similar to the resting state 
D) Protein contributes approximately the same amount to total energy use on high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets 
A) Protein use in endurance events is less than for strength events 
B) Protein use for energy is significant in anaerobic strength training 
C) Protein contributes up to 10% of total fuel used,which is similar to the resting state 
D) Protein contributes approximately the same amount to total energy use on high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of glycogen synthesis after a bout of strenuous training?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycogen synthesis is maximal beginning 2 hours after training 
B) Glycogen synthesis proceeds at an even pace over the next 24 hours 
C) Glycogen repletion is enhanced most by eating high-carbohydrate foods 
D) Glycogen repletion is enhanced most by eating low-carbohydrate foods 
A) Glycogen synthesis is maximal beginning 2 hours after training 
B) Glycogen synthesis proceeds at an even pace over the next 24 hours 
C) Glycogen repletion is enhanced most by eating high-carbohydrate foods 
D) Glycogen repletion is enhanced most by eating low-carbohydrate foods

Question 8

What may,in part,account for the reduced risk of gallbladder disease in people who engage in regular physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased fiber intake 
B) Reduction of blood lipids 
C) Alteration of hormonal profile 
D) Reduction of dietary fat intake 
A) Increased fiber intake 
B) Reduction of blood lipids 
C) Alteration of hormonal profile 
D) Reduction of dietary fat intake

Question 9

Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?

Accepted Answer

A) The fiber delays absorption of fat 
B) The fiber interferes with glycolysis 
C) The meal crowds out more energy-dense foods 
D) The fiber retains water in the GI tract that would otherwise be absorbed 
A) The fiber delays absorption of fat 
B) The fiber interferes with glycolysis 
C) The meal crowds out more energy-dense foods 
D) The fiber retains water in the GI tract that would otherwise be absorbed

Question 10

In training to run in your state marathon this summer,you want to determine how much fluid to drink during training sessions.Your weight at the beginning of every training session is 150 pounds.At the end of every training session you weigh 146 pounds.How many cups of fluid are necessary replenish these losses?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 11

Which of the following is a benefit of glucose polymer sports drinks as compared with sugar-containing drinks?

Accepted Answer

A) They supply more energy per gram of carbohydrate 
B) They require less digestion and therefore are absorbed faster into the circulation 
C) They attract less water in the GI tract and thus allow more water to remain in circulation 
D) They are absorbed much more slowly and therefore provide a more even carbohydrate load to the body 
A) They supply more energy per gram of carbohydrate 
B) They require less digestion and therefore are absorbed faster into the circulation 
C) They attract less water in the GI tract and thus allow more water to remain in circulation 
D) They are absorbed much more slowly and therefore provide a more even carbohydrate load to the body

Question 12

Which of the following is a feature of creatine supplementation in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) It may enhance performance of endurance athletes 
B) Long-term use adversely affects liver and kidney function 
C) It may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters 
D) It induces short-term weight loss consisting primarily of lean tissue 
A) It may enhance performance of endurance athletes 
B) Long-term use adversely affects liver and kidney function 
C) It may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters 
D) It induces short-term weight loss consisting primarily of lean tissue

Question 13

Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?

Accepted Answer

A) Cool water 
B) "Sweat" replacers 
C) Salt tablets and tap water 
D) Water warmed to body temperature 
A) Cool water 
B) "Sweat" replacers 
C) Salt tablets and tap water 
D) Water warmed to body temperature

Question 14

How can water loss from the body be quickly estimated at the end of a physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Multiply body weight (kg)by 1% to determine liters of water loss 
B) Multiply duration of activity (min)by body weight (kg)to determine mL of water loss 
C) Subtract air temperature (°F)from body weight (lbs)and then multiply by 5 to determine mL of water loss 
D) Take the difference in body weight (lbs)before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss 
A) Multiply body weight (kg)by 1% to determine liters of water loss 
B) Multiply duration of activity (min)by body weight (kg)to determine mL of water loss 
C) Subtract air temperature (°F)from body weight (lbs)and then multiply by 5 to determine mL of water loss 
D) Take the difference in body weight (lbs)before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss

Question 15

What dietary nutrients are most effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations?

Accepted Answer

A) Fats 
B) Proteins 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Chromium and iron 
A) Fats 
B) Proteins 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Chromium and iron

Question 16

What is muscle atrophy?

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of muscle size and strength 
B) Muscle cramps arising from insufficient warm-up 
C) Muscle spasms resulting from too-rapid progressive overloading 
D) Alterations in heart muscle contractions when first initiating a fitness program 
A) Loss of muscle size and strength 
B) Muscle cramps arising from insufficient warm-up 
C) Muscle spasms resulting from too-rapid progressive overloading 
D) Alterations in heart muscle contractions when first initiating a fitness program

Question 17

What is the minimum amount of fluid that an athlete should drink for each pound of body weight lost during an activity?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/4 liter 
B) 1/2 liter 
C) 1 liter 
D) 2 liters 
A) 1/4 liter 
B) 1/2 liter 
C) 1 liter 
D) 2 liters

Question 18

What nutrient becomes depleted most rapidly during physical exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Water 
C) Glucose 
D) Glycogen 
A) Iron 
B) Water 
C) Glucose 
D) Glycogen

Question 19

Which of the following diets promotes superior physical performance in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) High-fat diet 
B) High-protein diet 
C) High-carbohydrate diet 
D) Normal mixed diet with vitamin supplements 
A) High-fat diet 
B) High-protein diet 
C) High-carbohydrate diet 
D) Normal mixed diet with vitamin supplements

Question 20

In the average person,the amount of stored glycogen represents how many kcal?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 1000 
C) 2000 
D) 4000 
A) 500 
B) 1000 
C) 2000 
D) 4000

Which of the following is a common product of anaerobic metabolism?

The appearance of confusion and clumsiness in a person engaged in outdoor sports activities may be an early sign of

The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as

What minimum amount of body water loss (as a percentage of body weight)is likely to cause a person to collapse?

In the immediate postexercise period,what type of diet enhances muscle protein synthesis?

Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?

Which of the following is a characteristic of glycogen synthesis after a bout of strenuous training?

What may,in part,account for the reduced risk of gallbladder disease in people who engage in regular physical activity?

Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?

Which of the following is a benefit of glucose polymer sports drinks as compared with sugar-containing drinks?

Which of the following is a feature of creatine supplementation in athletes?

Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?

How can water loss from the body be quickly estimated at the end of a physical activity?

What dietary nutrients are most effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations?

What is muscle atrophy?

What is the minimum amount of fluid that an athlete should drink for each pound of body weight lost during an activity?

What nutrient becomes depleted most rapidly during physical exercise?

Which of the following diets promotes superior physical performance in athletes?

In the average person,the amount of stored glycogen represents how many kcal?

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 common product of anaerobic metabolism?

The appearance of confusion and clumsiness in a person engaged in outdoor sports activities may be an early sign of

The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as

What minimum amount of body water loss (as a percentage of body weight)is likely to cause a person to collapse?

In the immediate postexercise period,what type of diet enhances muscle protein synthesis?

Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?

Which of the following is a characteristic of glycogen synthesis after a bout of strenuous training?

What may,in part,account for the reduced risk of gallbladder disease in people who engage in regular physical activity?

Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?

Which of the following is a benefit of glucose polymer sports drinks as compared with sugar-containing drinks?

Which of the following is a feature of creatine supplementation in athletes?

Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?

How can water loss from the body be quickly estimated at the end of a physical activity?

What dietary nutrients are most effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations?

What is muscle atrophy?

What is the minimum amount of fluid that an athlete should drink for each pound of body weight lost during an activity?

What nutrient becomes depleted most rapidly during physical exercise?

Which of the following diets promotes superior physical performance in athletes?

In the average person,the amount of stored glycogen represents how many kcal?

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

Filters