Question 1

Which of the following statements about erythropoietin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is approved by most athletic organizations. 
B)  It stimulates the formation of red blood cells. 
C)  It is found in most sports bars and shakes. 
D)  It is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. 
A)  It is approved by most athletic organizations. 
B)  It stimulates the formation of red blood cells. 
C)  It is found in most sports bars and shakes. 
D)  It is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland.

Question 2

Which of the following substances is stored in muscles and functions in ATP generation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Timing the foods you eat around exercise has a significant impact on energy levels and recovery time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Yoga is a form of exercise that involves both static and dynamic stretching and can significantly improve flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A diet and training strategy that maximizes glycogen stores in the body before an endurance event is carbohydrate loading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about sports drinks is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  They promote rehydration better than water primarily because they taste good. 
B)  They contain about 60 calories per cup. 
C)  They are most appropriate when physical activity lasts longer than 60 minutes. 
D)  They promote dental health. 
A)  They promote rehydration better than water primarily because they taste good. 
B)  They contain about 60 calories per cup. 
C)  They are most appropriate when physical activity lasts longer than 60 minutes. 
D)  They promote dental health.

Question 7

Which of the following statements correctly explains why sports anemia occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most athletes don't consume enough protein to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin. 
B)  Exercising athletes consume more oxygen than the body's hemoglobin can transport. 
C)  Strenuously exercising athletes have an increased blood volume, which dilutes concentrations of hemoglobin. 
D)  Most athletes don't consume enough iron to have fully functioning hemoglobin. 
A)  Most athletes don't consume enough protein to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin. 
B)  Exercising athletes consume more oxygen than the body's hemoglobin can transport. 
C)  Strenuously exercising athletes have an increased blood volume, which dilutes concentrations of hemoglobin. 
D)  Most athletes don't consume enough iron to have fully functioning hemoglobin.

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is not a part of the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

A)  type 2 diabetes 
B)  disordered eating 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  osteoporosis 
A)  type 2 diabetes 
B)  disordered eating 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  osteoporosis

Question 9

Having proper nutrition is not an important component of physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Endurance athletes are advised to consume____________ grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.6 to 1.8 
B)  0.8 to 1.0 
C)  1.2 to 1.4 
D)  2.0 to 2.2 
A)  1.6 to 1.8 
B)  0.8 to 1.0 
C)  1.2 to 1.4 
D)  2.0 to 2.2

Question 11

People who are physically fit have a lower VO2max.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Inadequate hydration over an extended period of time is called chronic dehydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Caffeine is banned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) when it is consumed in sufficiently high amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following types of foods should generally be avoided several hours before exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  high- protein foods 
B)  high- fat foods 
C)  high- water foods 
D)  high- carbohydrate foods 
A)  high- protein foods 
B)  high- fat foods 
C)  high- water foods 
D)  high- carbohydrate foods

Question 15

Why is whey protein the preferred protein source to consume after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rapidly absorbed and contains all the essential amino acids. 
B)  It tastes good and is satisfying. 
C)  It is found in vegetables and is healthful. 
D)  It is sold in health food stores and comes in many forms. 
A)  It is rapidly absorbed and contains all the essential amino acids. 
B)  It tastes good and is satisfying. 
C)  It is found in vegetables and is healthful. 
D)  It is sold in health food stores and comes in many forms.

Question 16

The nutrients that are most important for promoting muscle growth and recovery after physical activity are amino acids obtained from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following substances is a central nervous system stimulant?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

In which of the following sites does the body store glycogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  gallbladder and appendix 
B)  brain and stomach 
C)  liver and muscles 
D)  liver and pancreas 
A)  gallbladder and appendix 
B)  brain and stomach 
C)  liver and muscles 
D)  liver and pancreas

Question 19

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the range of motion around a joint. 
B)  It is the ability to sustain prolonged exercise. 
C)  It is the proportion of fat, protein, and water in a muscle. 
D)  It is the ability to produce force for a brief period of time. 
A)  It is the range of motion around a joint. 
B)  It is the ability to sustain prolonged exercise. 
C)  It is the proportion of fat, protein, and water in a muscle. 
D)  It is the ability to produce force for a brief period of time.

Question 20

____________is the range of motion around a joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexibility 
B)  Muscle strength 
C)  Muscle endurance 
D)  Cardiorespiratory endurance 
A)  Flexibility 
B)  Muscle strength 
C)  Muscle endurance 
D)  Cardiorespiratory endurance

Which of the following statements about erythropoietin is correct?

Which of the following substances is stored in muscles and functions in ATP generation?

Timing the foods you eat around exercise has a significant impact on energy levels and recovery time.

Yoga is a form of exercise that involves both static and dynamic stretching and can significantly improve flexibility.

A diet and training strategy that maximizes glycogen stores in the body before an endurance event is carbohydrate loading.

Which of the following statements about sports drinks is incorrect?

Which of the following statements correctly explains why sports anemia occurs?

Which of the following conditions is not a part of the female athlete triad?

Having proper nutrition is not an important component of physical fitness.

Endurance athletes are advised to consume____________ grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

People who are physically fit have a lower VO2max.

Inadequate hydration over an extended period of time is called chronic dehydration.

Caffeine is banned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) when it is consumed in sufficiently high amounts.

Which of the following types of foods should generally be avoided several hours before exercise?

Why is whey protein the preferred protein source to consume after exercise?

The nutrients that are most important for promoting muscle growth and recovery after physical activity are amino acids obtained from protein.

Which of the following substances is a central nervous system stimulant?

In which of the following sites does the body store glycogen?

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of flexibility?

____________is the range of motion around a joint.

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

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Exam 11: Nutrition and Fitness

Which of the following statements about erythropoietin is correct?

Which of the following substances is stored in muscles and functions in ATP generation?

Timing the foods you eat around exercise has a significant impact on energy levels and recovery time.

Yoga is a form of exercise that involves both static and dynamic stretching and can significantly improve flexibility.

A diet and training strategy that maximizes glycogen stores in the body before an endurance event is carbohydrate loading.

Which of the following statements about sports drinks is incorrect?

Which of the following statements correctly explains why sports anemia occurs?

Which of the following conditions is not a part of the female athlete triad?

Having proper nutrition is not an important component of physical fitness.

Endurance athletes are advised to consume____________ grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

People who are physically fit have a lower VO2max.

Inadequate hydration over an extended period of time is called chronic dehydration.

Caffeine is banned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) when it is consumed in sufficiently high amounts.

Which of the following types of foods should generally be avoided several hours before exercise?

Why is whey protein the preferred protein source to consume after exercise?

The nutrients that are most important for promoting muscle growth and recovery after physical activity are amino acids obtained from protein.

Which of the following substances is a central nervous system stimulant?

In which of the following sites does the body store glycogen?

Which of the following statements is the correct definition of flexibility?

____________is the range of motion around a joint.

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