Question 1

For which of the following reasons is it important to have rest periods between sets of an exercise or between workouts?

Accepted Answer

A)  to free up time to engage in other activities 
B)  to ensure the breakdown of muscle protein 
C)  to have the opportunity to measure heart rate 
D)  to prevent the risk of muscle strains or other injuries 
A)  to free up time to engage in other activities 
B)  to ensure the breakdown of muscle protein 
C)  to have the opportunity to measure heart rate 
D)  to prevent the risk of muscle strains or other injuries

Question 2

Typically, the oxidation of fat to release energy occurs after about ____________minutes of aerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20 
B)  3 to 5 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  45 
A)  15 to 20 
B)  3 to 5 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  45

Question 3

Drinking beer after a workout is a good way to rehydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research has shown that the amount of glycogen that muscles can hold is not affected by training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Everyone should limit saturated fat intake to no more than 5 percent of total calories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An activity is considered aerobic if it

Accepted Answer

A)  is performed in the gym. 
B)  uses oxygen. 
C)  is performed under water. 
D)  involves heavy weights. 
A)  is performed in the gym. 
B)  uses oxygen. 
C)  is performed under water. 
D)  involves heavy weights.

Question 7

Pseudoanemia, or sports anemia, is due to lower concentrations of hemoglobin in the blood resulting from increases in blood volume during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following substances is produced by the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine 
B)  erythropoietin 
C)  creatine 
D)  growth hormone 
A)  caffeine 
B)  erythropoietin 
C)  creatine 
D)  growth hormone

Question 9

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation for two or more consecutive menstrual cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Muscles that are well trained burn more fat than muscles that are not as well trained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When glucose is broken down at a very high rate with insufficient oxygen availability, the muscles produce a by- product called ethanol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What you eat after you exercise really is not especially important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best types of carbohydrate to consume during exercise are glucose, sucrose, and fructose because they are absorbed quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the proportion of protein and minerals in muscle tissue. 
B)  It is the proportion of fat, muscle, and water in the body. 
C)  It is the ability to change the proportions of protein and carbohydrates in the body. 
D)  It is the ability to keep the body composed during strenuous exercise. 
A)  It is the proportion of protein and minerals in muscle tissue. 
B)  It is the proportion of fat, muscle, and water in the body. 
C)  It is the ability to change the proportions of protein and carbohydrates in the body. 
D)  It is the ability to keep the body composed during strenuous exercise.

Question 15

Muscle strength is the same thing as muscle endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following substances are common ingredients in sports drinks?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc and chloride 
B)  sodium and potassium 
C)  iron and magnesium 
D)  vitamin C and potassium 
A)  zinc and chloride 
B)  sodium and potassium 
C)  iron and magnesium 
D)  vitamin C and potassium

Question 17

Few athletes are prone to iron- deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain why using anabolic steroids to promote muscle development is a risky thing for a man to do.

Accepted Answer

The mere use of anabolic steroids has se

Question 19

Briefly discuss the relative protein needs for individuals who exercise regularly and those who do not.

Accepted Answer

The RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kil

Question 20

A training strategy that some athletes use to build up muscle glycogen stores is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  fat loading. 
B)  protein loading. 
C)  carbohydrate loading. 
D)  creatine loading. 
A)  fat loading. 
B)  protein loading. 
C)  carbohydrate loading. 
D)  creatine loading.

For which of the following reasons is it important to have rest periods between sets of an exercise or between workouts?

Typically, the oxidation of fat to release energy occurs after about ____________minutes of aerobic exercise.

Drinking beer after a workout is a good way to rehydrate.

Research has shown that the amount of glycogen that muscles can hold is not affected by training.

Everyone should limit saturated fat intake to no more than 5 percent of total calories.

An activity is considered aerobic if it

Pseudoanemia, or sports anemia, is due to lower concentrations of hemoglobin in the blood resulting from increases in blood volume during exercise.

Which of the following substances is produced by the pituitary gland?

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation for two or more consecutive menstrual cycles.

Muscles that are well trained burn more fat than muscles that are not as well trained.

When glucose is broken down at a very high rate with insufficient oxygen availability, the muscles produce a by- product called ethanol.

What you eat after you exercise really is not especially important.

The best types of carbohydrate to consume during exercise are glucose, sucrose, and fructose because they are absorbed quickly.

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of body composition?

Muscle strength is the same thing as muscle endurance.

Which of the following substances are common ingredients in sports drinks?

Few athletes are prone to iron- deficiency anemia.

Explain why using anabolic steroids to promote muscle development is a risky thing for a man to do.

Briefly discuss the relative protein needs for individuals who exercise regularly and those who do not.

A training strategy that some athletes use to build up muscle glycogen stores is known as

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Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

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Exam 11: Nutrition and Fitness

For which of the following reasons is it important to have rest periods between sets of an exercise or between workouts?

Typically, the oxidation of fat to release energy occurs after about ____________minutes of aerobic exercise.

Drinking beer after a workout is a good way to rehydrate.

Research has shown that the amount of glycogen that muscles can hold is not affected by training.

Everyone should limit saturated fat intake to no more than 5 percent of total calories.

An activity is considered aerobic if it

Pseudoanemia, or sports anemia, is due to lower concentrations of hemoglobin in the blood resulting from increases in blood volume during exercise.

Which of the following substances is produced by the pituitary gland?

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation for two or more consecutive menstrual cycles.

Muscles that are well trained burn more fat than muscles that are not as well trained.

When glucose is broken down at a very high rate with insufficient oxygen availability, the muscles produce a by- product called ethanol.

What you eat after you exercise really is not especially important.

The best types of carbohydrate to consume during exercise are glucose, sucrose, and fructose because they are absorbed quickly.

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of body composition?

Muscle strength is the same thing as muscle endurance.

Which of the following substances are common ingredients in sports drinks?

Few athletes are prone to iron- deficiency anemia.

Explain why using anabolic steroids to promote muscle development is a risky thing for a man to do.

Briefly discuss the relative protein needs for individuals who exercise regularly and those who do not.

A training strategy that some athletes use to build up muscle glycogen stores is known as

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters