Question 1

Dietary supplements are safe when taken as directed because they are strictly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The weight that is lost during any single exercise session is due mainly to

Accepted Answer

A)  water loss. 
B)  fat loss. 
C)  loss of vitamins and minerals. 
D)  loss of muscle density. 
A)  water loss. 
B)  fat loss. 
C)  loss of vitamins and minerals. 
D)  loss of muscle density.

Question 3

The female athlete triad consists of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ability of a muscle to produce prolonged effort is muscle strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The best way to maintain body weight is to participate in approximately_____________ minutes of moderate- to vigorous- intensity activity on_____________ days of the week while not consuming excess calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  60; most 
B)  20; 3 
C)  40; 4 
D)  30; 7 
A)  60; most 
B)  20; 3 
C)  40; 4 
D)  30; 7

Question 6

The main nutrients needed to promote muscle growth and recovery are

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides from fat. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  glucose molecules from larger carbohydrates. 
D)  amino acids from proteins. 
A)  triglycerides from fat. 
B)  vitamins. 
C)  glucose molecules from larger carbohydrates. 
D)  amino acids from proteins.

Question 7

Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is necessary for enhancing athletic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For which of the following diseases is the risk generally not reduced by physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatitis 
B)  some cancers 
C)  type 2 diabetes 
D)  heart disease 
A)  pancreatitis 
B)  some cancers 
C)  type 2 diabetes 
D)  heart disease

Question 9

Which of the following substances stimulates the production of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Describe how the intensity of exercise affects how much glucose and glycogen the body uses.

Accepted Answer

Muscles use carbohydrates for energy dur

Question 11

Sports drinks are recommended for exercise that lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the progressive overload principle?

Accepted Answer

The progressive overload principle is a

Question 13

During the first few minutes of exercise, energy production occurs under anaerobic conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Consuming too much water without sufficient electrolytes can result in hyponatremia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A substance used to enhance athletic performance is known as an ergonomic aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The abuse of which of the following substances can lead to liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone 
B)  anabolic steroids 
C)  caffeine 
D)  creatine 
A)  growth hormone 
B)  anabolic steroids 
C)  caffeine 
D)  creatine

Question 17

The fatty acids that result from the breakdown of proteins cannot be used to provide the body energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A sign of heat stroke is skin that is red, hot, and dry (no sweating).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To increase muscle strength, you should perform a _____________ number of repetitions using____________ weights.

Accepted Answer

A)  high; heavy 
B)  low; heavy 
C)  high; light 
D)  low; light 
A)  high; heavy 
B)  low; heavy 
C)  high; light 
D)  low; light

Question 20

Once muscles and the liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin. 
B)  fat. 
C)  protein. 
D)  starch. 
A)  insulin. 
B)  fat. 
C)  protein. 
D)  starch.

Dietary supplements are safe when taken as directed because they are strictly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

The weight that is lost during any single exercise session is due mainly to

The female athlete triad consists of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.

The ability of a muscle to produce prolonged effort is muscle strength.

The best way to maintain body weight is to participate in approximately_ minutes of moderate- to vigorous- intensity activity on_ days of the week while not consuming excess calories.

The main nutrients needed to promote muscle growth and recovery are

Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is necessary for enhancing athletic performance.

For which of the following diseases is the risk generally not reduced by physical activity?

Which of the following substances stimulates the production of red blood cells?

Describe how the intensity of exercise affects how much glucose and glycogen the body uses.

Sports drinks are recommended for exercise that lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.

What is the progressive overload principle?

During the first few minutes of exercise, energy production occurs under anaerobic conditions.

Consuming too much water without sufficient electrolytes can result in hyponatremia.

A substance used to enhance athletic performance is known as an ergonomic aid.

The abuse of which of the following substances can lead to liver cancer?

The fatty acids that result from the breakdown of proteins cannot be used to provide the body energy.

A sign of heat stroke is skin that is red, hot, and dry (no sweating).

To increase muscle strength, you should perform a _ number of repetitions using weights.

Once muscles and the liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of

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

Exam 11: Nutrition and Fitness

Dietary supplements are safe when taken as directed because they are strictly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

The weight that is lost during any single exercise session is due mainly to

The female athlete triad consists of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.

The ability of a muscle to produce prolonged effort is muscle strength.

The best way to maintain body weight is to participate in approximately_____________ minutes of moderate- to vigorous- intensity activity on_____________ days of the week while not consuming excess calories.

The main nutrients needed to promote muscle growth and recovery are

Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is necessary for enhancing athletic performance.

For which of the following diseases is the risk generally not reduced by physical activity?

Which of the following substances stimulates the production of red blood cells?

Describe how the intensity of exercise affects how much glucose and glycogen the body uses.

Sports drinks are recommended for exercise that lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.

What is the progressive overload principle?

During the first few minutes of exercise, energy production occurs under anaerobic conditions.

Consuming too much water without sufficient electrolytes can result in hyponatremia.

A substance used to enhance athletic performance is known as an ergonomic aid.

The abuse of which of the following substances can lead to liver cancer?

The fatty acids that result from the breakdown of proteins cannot be used to provide the body energy.

A sign of heat stroke is skin that is red, hot, and dry (no sweating).

To increase muscle strength, you should perform a _____________ number of repetitions using____________ weights.

Once muscles and the liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of

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

The best way to maintain body weight is to participate in approximately_ minutes of moderate- to vigorous- intensity activity on_ days of the week while not consuming excess calories.

To increase muscle strength, you should perform a _ number of repetitions using weights.