Question 1

Heat cramps (total body cramping when exercising in the heat) in athletes who are "salty sweaters" appear to be caused by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration 
B)  sodium depletion 
C)  large losses of fluid and sodium 
D)  non-nutritional factors 
A)  dehydration 
B)  sodium depletion 
C)  large losses of fluid and sodium 
D)  non-nutritional factors

Question 2

Scientific studies of exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) have concluded that this condition is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  almost always a result of dehydration 
B)  almost always a result of electrolyte imbalance 
C)  almost always a result of a combination of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance 
D)  not typically a result of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance 
A)  almost always a result of dehydration 
B)  almost always a result of electrolyte imbalance 
C)  almost always a result of a combination of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance 
D)  not typically a result of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance

Question 3

Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once.
a.hypotonic
b.hypertonic
c.osmosis
d.osmolarity
e.hydrostatic pressure
-Body fluids are considered to be ____ if they have a concentration of solutes that is greater than the concentration of solutes in the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the term that...

Question 4

The compound present in the largest amount in sweat is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ammonia 
B)  sodium 
C)  calcium 
D)  lactate 
A)  ammonia 
B)  sodium 
C)  calcium 
D)  lactate

Question 5

Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once.
a.hypotonic
b.hypertonic
c.osmosis
d.osmolarity
e.hydrostatic pressure
-Created when there is a difference in fluid pressure between to areas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the term that...

Question 6

Athletes who train and perform in the water, such as swimmers and water polo players, rarely sweat while in the water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As a rule of thumb, athletes who sweat heavily and lose large amounts of sodium should consume approximately _____ g of sodium per hour.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.25 
B)  0.5 
C)  1 
D)  1.5 
A)  0.25 
B)  0.5 
C)  1 
D)  1.5

Question 8

Which of the following is a true statement regarding sodium excretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urinary sodium excretion is precisely controlled by the kidneys. 
B)  If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via sweat. 
C)  If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via the feces. 
D)  Excess sodium intake is difficult to excrete and any excess is stored in the liver. 
A)  Urinary sodium excretion is precisely controlled by the kidneys. 
B)  If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via sweat. 
C)  If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via the feces. 
D)  Excess sodium intake is difficult to excrete and any excess is stored in the liver.

Question 9

Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess fluids in the hours before exercise or ingesting __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess...

Question 10

Glycerol is an osmotically active, water-retaining molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It repels water and acts as a mild diuretic. 
B)  It attracts water and results in fluid retention. 
C)  It is a readily available source of glucose during exercise. 
D)  It directly offsets the rise in body temperature that occurs during exercise. 
A)  It repels water and acts as a mild diuretic. 
B)  It attracts water and results in fluid retention. 
C)  It is a readily available source of glucose during exercise. 
D)  It directly offsets the rise in body temperature that occurs during exercise.

Question 12

A simple and practical hydration assessment tool to monitor hydration status is to evaluate daily weight loss, urine color, and thirst.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Approximately how much sweat can an athlete lose each hour when exercising in a hot and humid environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 milliliter per hour 
B)  1 liter per hour 
C)  1 gallon per hour 
D)  25 cups per hour 
A)  1 milliliter per hour 
B)  1 liter per hour 
C)  1 gallon per hour 
D)  25 cups per hour

Question 14

Explain why exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) is no longer believed to be caused by dehydration, electrolyte balance, or both.

Accepted Answer

Exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAM

Question 15

All body tissues contain approximately 75% water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of water shifting due to hydrostatic pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of plasma volume due to heavy sweating 
B)  Swelling of the feet and ankles when standing for a long period of time 
C)  Swelling of cells due to high intracellular sodium concentrations 
D)  Passive movement from areas of high solute concentration to areas of low solute concentration 
A)  Loss of plasma volume due to heavy sweating 
B)  Swelling of the feet and ankles when standing for a long period of time 
C)  Swelling of cells due to high intracellular sodium concentrations 
D)  Passive movement from areas of high solute concentration to areas of low solute concentration

Question 17

Through osmosis, water moves from areas of low solute concentration to areas of higher solute concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A condition that results from consuming excess fluids is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypohydration 
B)  euhydration 
C)  hyperhydration 
D)  dehydration 
A)  hypohydration 
B)  euhydration 
C)  hyperhydration 
D)  dehydration

Question 19

The cardiovascular system adjusts to the demands of exercise and oxygen delivery resulting in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid being transferred from interstitial space into the plasma 
B)  fluid being transferred from the plasma to the interstitial space 
C)  water leaking out of the ECF 
D)  water leaking into the ECF 
A)  fluid being transferred from interstitial space into the plasma 
B)  fluid being transferred from the plasma to the interstitial space 
C)  water leaking out of the ECF 
D)  water leaking into the ECF

Question 20

Heavy sweating results in a loss of plasma water and a decrease in plasma sodium concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Heat cramps (total body cramping when exercising in the heat) in athletes who are "salty sweaters" appear to be caused by ____.

Scientific studies of exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) have concluded that this condition is ____.

The compound present in the largest amount in sweat is ____.

Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once. a.hypotonic b.hypertonic c.osmosis d.osmolarity e.hydrostatic pressure -Created when there is a difference in fluid pressure between to areas.

Athletes who train and perform in the water, such as swimmers and water polo players, rarely sweat while in the water.

As a rule of thumb, athletes who sweat heavily and lose large amounts of sodium should consume approximately _____ g of sodium per hour.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding sodium excretion?

Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess fluids in the hours before exercise or ingesting __________.

Glycerol is an osmotically active, water-retaining molecule.

Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?

A simple and practical hydration assessment tool to monitor hydration status is to evaluate daily weight loss, urine color, and thirst.

Approximately how much sweat can an athlete lose each hour when exercising in a hot and humid environment?

Explain why exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) is no longer believed to be caused by dehydration, electrolyte balance, or both.

All body tissues contain approximately 75% water.

Which of the following is an example of water shifting due to hydrostatic pressure?

Through osmosis, water moves from areas of low solute concentration to areas of higher solute concentration.

A condition that results from consuming excess fluids is called ____.

The cardiovascular system adjusts to the demands of exercise and oxygen delivery resulting in ____.

Heavy sweating results in a loss of plasma water and a decrease in plasma sodium concentration.

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Energy Systems and Exercise

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Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

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Exam 7: Water and Electrolytes

Heat cramps (total body cramping when exercising in the heat) in athletes who are "salty sweaters" appear to be caused by ____.

Scientific studies of exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) have concluded that this condition is ____.

The compound present in the largest amount in sweat is ____.

Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once. a.hypotonic b.hypertonic c.osmosis d.osmolarity e.hydrostatic pressure -Created when there is a difference in fluid pressure between to areas.

Athletes who train and perform in the water, such as swimmers and water polo players, rarely sweat while in the water.

As a rule of thumb, athletes who sweat heavily and lose large amounts of sodium should consume approximately _____ g of sodium per hour.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding sodium excretion?

Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess fluids in the hours before exercise or ingesting __________.

Glycerol is an osmotically active, water-retaining molecule.

Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?

A simple and practical hydration assessment tool to monitor hydration status is to evaluate daily weight loss, urine color, and thirst.

Approximately how much sweat can an athlete lose each hour when exercising in a hot and humid environment?

Explain why exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC) is no longer believed to be caused by dehydration, electrolyte balance, or both.

All body tissues contain approximately 75% water.

Which of the following is an example of water shifting due to hydrostatic pressure?

Through osmosis, water moves from areas of low solute concentration to areas of higher solute concentration.

A condition that results from consuming excess fluids is called ____.

The cardiovascular system adjusts to the demands of exercise and oxygen delivery resulting in ____.

Heavy sweating results in a loss of plasma water and a decrease in plasma sodium concentration.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters