Question 1

The most practical way to determine if muscles have increased their glycogen stores would be

Accepted Answer

A)  to keep an accurate record of your body weight. 
B)  to have a muscle biopsy taken. 
C)  to keep an accurate record of carbohydrates ingested and convert this to caloric intake. 
D)  to strictly follow the classic program and assume that the stores have increased. 
A)  to keep an accurate record of your body weight. 
B)  to have a muscle biopsy taken. 
C)  to keep an accurate record of carbohydrates ingested and convert this to caloric intake. 
D)  to strictly follow the classic program and assume that the stores have increased.

Question 2

During high-intensity aerobic activities lasting more than 2 hours, the primary energy source is

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Both fat and protein 
C)  Fat 
D)  Proteins 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Both fat and protein 
C)  Fat 
D)  Proteins

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the potential health benefits of dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  it may increase the bulk in the large intestine and dilute possible carcinogens 
B)  it may increase the bulk in the large intestine and help speed up intestinal transit 
C)  it may bind with carcinogens and help to excrete them 
D)  it may help excrete bile salts and reduce serum cholesterol levels 
E)  it may bind with certain minerals such as zinc and help to excrete them 
A)  it may increase the bulk in the large intestine and dilute possible carcinogens 
B)  it may increase the bulk in the large intestine and help speed up intestinal transit 
C)  it may bind with carcinogens and help to excrete them 
D)  it may help excrete bile salts and reduce serum cholesterol levels 
E)  it may bind with certain minerals such as zinc and help to excrete them

Question 4

Carbohydrate supplementation is beneficial to performance

Accepted Answer

A)  when the continuous exercise work bouts last 60 minutes or less. 
B)  in high-intensity exercise bouts lasting less than 30 minutes. 
C)  when substantial amounts of the carbohydrates are consumed a day or two prior to the event. 
D)  when taken less than one hour prior to the event for individuals who are prone to reactive hypoglycemia. 
A)  when the continuous exercise work bouts last 60 minutes or less. 
B)  in high-intensity exercise bouts lasting less than 30 minutes. 
C)  when substantial amounts of the carbohydrates are consumed a day or two prior to the event. 
D)  when taken less than one hour prior to the event for individuals who are prone to reactive hypoglycemia.

Question 5

Carbohydrates are classified into categories based on the number of molecules they are made of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Carbohydrates represent one of our most important ergolytic nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

A)  maltose 
B)  glucose 
C)  fructose 
D)  galactose 
A)  maltose 
B)  glucose 
C)  fructose 
D)  galactose

Question 8

What is the ratio of carbohydrate to protein that should be consumed following endurance exercise in order to enhance glycogen synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  1:1 
B)  2:1 
C)  3:1 
D)  5:1 
A)  1:1 
B)  2:1 
C)  3:1 
D)  5:1

Question 9

Which hormone is released from the pancreas and generally increases the rate of gluconeogenesis in the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucagon 
B)  cortisol 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  human growth hormone 
E)  adrenalin 
A)  glucagon 
B)  cortisol 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  human growth hormone 
E)  adrenalin

Question 10

Galactose is found in milk, as part of lactose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Although more research is needed, which of the following carbohydrate substrates have been shown to have the potential for ergogenic effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fructose 1, 6-diphosphate salts. 
B)  Dihydroxyacetone and pyruvate. 
C)  Lactate salts. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Fructose 1, 6-diphosphate salts. 
B)  Dihydroxyacetone and pyruvate. 
C)  Lactate salts. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

The high-carbohydrate diet should contain about 15-20 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Per serving, which of the following food exchanges contains the greatest amount of carbohydrate IN GRAMS?

Accepted Answer

A)  lean meat 
B)  skim milk 
C)  fruit 
D)  vegetable 
E)  fat 
A)  lean meat 
B)  skim milk 
C)  fruit 
D)  vegetable 
E)  fat

Question 14

Over the 24-hour period, the rate of muscle glycogen recovery is______ percent per hour.

Accepted Answer

A)  2-4 
B)  5-7 
C)  8-10 
D)  11-13 
A)  2-4 
B)  5-7 
C)  8-10 
D)  11-13

Question 15

The primary carbohydrate source of energy for physical performance is muscle glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most practical way to determine if muscles have increased their glycogen stores would be

During high-intensity aerobic activities lasting more than 2 hours, the primary energy source is

Which of the following is NOT one of the potential health benefits of dietary fiber?

Carbohydrate supplementation is beneficial to performance

Carbohydrates are classified into categories based on the number of molecules they are made of.

Carbohydrates represent one of our most important ergolytic nutrients.

Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?

What is the ratio of carbohydrate to protein that should be consumed following endurance exercise in order to enhance glycogen synthesis?

Which hormone is released from the pancreas and generally increases the rate of gluconeogenesis in the liver?

Galactose is found in milk, as part of lactose.

Although more research is needed, which of the following carbohydrate substrates have been shown to have the potential for ergogenic effects?

The high-carbohydrate diet should contain about 15-20 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight.

Per serving, which of the following food exchanges contains the greatest amount of carbohydrate IN GRAMS?

Over the 24-hour period, the rate of muscle glycogen recovery is______ percent per hour.

The primary carbohydrate source of energy for physical performance is muscle glycogen.

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

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Human Energy

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

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Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

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Exam 4: Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

The most practical way to determine if muscles have increased their glycogen stores would be

During high-intensity aerobic activities lasting more than 2 hours, the primary energy source is

Which of the following is NOT one of the potential health benefits of dietary fiber?

Carbohydrate supplementation is beneficial to performance

Carbohydrates are classified into categories based on the number of molecules they are made of.

Carbohydrates represent one of our most important ergolytic nutrients.

Which of the following is not a monosaccharide?

What is the ratio of carbohydrate to protein that should be consumed following endurance exercise in order to enhance glycogen synthesis?

Which hormone is released from the pancreas and generally increases the rate of gluconeogenesis in the liver?

Galactose is found in milk, as part of lactose.

Although more research is needed, which of the following carbohydrate substrates have been shown to have the potential for ergogenic effects?

The high-carbohydrate diet should contain about 15-20 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight.

Per serving, which of the following food exchanges contains the greatest amount of carbohydrate IN GRAMS?

Over the 24-hour period, the rate of muscle glycogen recovery is______ percent per hour.

The primary carbohydrate source of energy for physical performance is muscle glycogen.

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

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