Question 1

Which nutrient is important for athletes because it is needed for the formation of collagen?

Accepted Answer

A) thiamin 
B) vitamin E 
C) iron 
D) vitamin C 
A) thiamin 
B) vitamin E 
C) iron 
D) vitamin C D

Question 2

Which term best describes the regular practice of an activity, which leads to physical adaptations of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) exercise 
B) physical activity 
C) training 
D) voluntary action 
A) exercise 
B) physical activity 
C) training 
D) voluntary action C

Question 3

What impact might a moderate amount of caffeine consumed about an hour before activity have on an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) It creates a feeling of fullness. 
B) It may assist performance. 
C) It depletes glycogen stores. 
D) It slows down reactions. 
A) It creates a feeling of fullness. 
B) It may assist performance. 
C) It depletes glycogen stores. 
D) It slows down reactions. B

Question 4

A female athlete weighs 119 pounds before a race and 114 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume to replace losses from exercising?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup 
B) 3 cups 
C) 10 cups 
D) 13 cups 
A) 1 cup 
B) 3 cups 
C) 10 cups 
D) 13 cups

Question 5

Which strategy helps endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as possible?

Accepted Answer

A) consuming fat and protein before the event 
B) eating a high-protein diet regularly 
C) fasting during the day of an event 
D) taking in glucose during endurance activity 
A) consuming fat and protein before the event 
B) eating a high-protein diet regularly 
C) fasting during the day of an event 
D) taking in glucose during endurance activity

Question 6

Why is room temperature water encouraged when an athlete exercises in a cold climate?

Accepted Answer

A) to minimize sweat production 
B) to prevent hypothermia 
C) to avoid headaches 
D) to allow the water to cool during exercise 
A) to minimize sweat production 
B) to prevent hypothermia 
C) to avoid headaches 
D) to allow the water to cool during exercise

Question 7

Explain the role of muscle fitness and oxygen delivery in the body.

Accepted Answer

The more fit a muscle is, the more oxyge

Question 8

Which performance-enhancing substance is one of the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic aids?

Accepted Answer

A) dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A)  
B) chromium picolinate 
C) anabolic steroid hormones 
D) creatine 
A) dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A)  
B) chromium picolinate 
C) anabolic steroid hormones 
D) creatine

Question 9

Which dietary strategy will help to maintain glucose concentrations for activity?

Accepted Answer

A) eating carbohydrate-rich food within two hours of exercise 
B) drinking plain water every 20 minutes during training 
C) including a daily liquid protein supplement in the diet 
D) adding a source of monounsaturated fat to a post-exercise meal 
A) eating carbohydrate-rich food within two hours of exercise 
B) drinking plain water every 20 minutes during training 
C) including a daily liquid protein supplement in the diet 
D) adding a source of monounsaturated fat to a post-exercise meal

Question 10

Which term refers to the illegal drug that has been used to increase oxygen capacity in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) guarana 
B) spirulina 
C) ephedra 
D) epoetin 
A) guarana 
B) spirulina 
C) ephedra 
D) epoetin

Question 11

Physical activity and exercise involve bodily movement, muscle contraction, and which of the following benefits to the body?

Accepted Answer

A) enhanced energy expenditure 
B) enhanced muscular strength 
C) enhanced muscular endurance 
D) enhanced energy storage 
A) enhanced energy expenditure 
B) enhanced muscular strength 
C) enhanced muscular endurance 
D) enhanced energy storage

Question 12

After about how many hours of vigorous activity does glycogen depletion occur?

Accepted Answer

A) about one hour 
B) about two hours 
C) about three hours 
D) about four hours 
A) about one hour 
B) about two hours 
C) about three hours 
D) about four hours

Question 13

Which nutrient is lost in body sweat during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) potassium 
C) magnesium 
D) vitamin A 
A) vitamin C 
B) potassium 
C) magnesium 
D) vitamin A

Question 14

Which result has been observed in people who do regular aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) increased resting pulse 
B) improved flexibility 
C) increased blood pressure 
D) improved high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels 
A) increased resting pulse 
B) improved flexibility 
C) increased blood pressure 
D) improved high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels

Question 15

What is the best food source of carnitine for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) carrots 
B) milk 
C) strawberries 
D) legumes 
A) carrots 
B) milk 
C) strawberries 
D) legumes

Question 16

What substance falsely claims to burn body fat, enhance energy, and increase lean body mass in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) caffeine 
B) magnesium 
C) whey protein 
D) chromium picolinate 
A) caffeine 
B) magnesium 
C) whey protein 
D) chromium picolinate

Question 17

Which problem has been observed in athletes who have taken steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) increased white blood cells 
B) onset of type 2 diabetes 
C) cancer of the lungs 
D) overly aggressive behaviour 
A) increased white blood cells 
B) onset of type 2 diabetes 
C) cancer of the lungs 
D) overly aggressive behaviour

Question 18

Which of the following conditions is a symptom of hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

A) bloating 
B) fatigue 
C) severe thirst 
D) rapid heartbeat 
A) bloating 
B) fatigue 
C) severe thirst 
D) rapid heartbeat

Question 19

What does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

Accepted Answer

A) The product has special work-enhancing powers. 
B) Accurate research has been completed on the product. 
C) The product is safe for athletes to consume. 
D) The product's vitamin content is beneficial for athletes. 
A) The product has special work-enhancing powers. 
B) Accurate research has been completed on the product. 
C) The product is safe for athletes to consume. 
D) The product's vitamin content is beneficial for athletes.

Question 20

Which condition may athletes develop from sweating profusely over a long period of time without replacing lost sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) hyponocturia 
B) hyponatremia 
C) hypernatremia 
D) hypochloridemia 
A) hyponocturia 
B) hyponatremia 
C) hypernatremia 
D) hypochloridemia

Which nutrient is important for athletes because it is needed for the formation of collagen?

Which term best describes the regular practice of an activity, which leads to physical adaptations of the body?

What impact might a moderate amount of caffeine consumed about an hour before activity have on an athlete?

A female athlete weighs 119 pounds before a race and 114 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume to replace losses from exercising?

Which strategy helps endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as possible?

Why is room temperature water encouraged when an athlete exercises in a cold climate?

Explain the role of muscle fitness and oxygen delivery in the body.

Which performance-enhancing substance is one of the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic aids?

Which dietary strategy will help to maintain glucose concentrations for activity?

Which term refers to the illegal drug that has been used to increase oxygen capacity in athletes?

Physical activity and exercise involve bodily movement, muscle contraction, and which of the following benefits to the body?

After about how many hours of vigorous activity does glycogen depletion occur?

Which nutrient is lost in body sweat during physical activity?

Which result has been observed in people who do regular aerobic exercise?

What is the best food source of carnitine for athletes?

What substance falsely claims to burn body fat, enhance energy, and increase lean body mass in athletes?

Which problem has been observed in athletes who have taken steroids?

Which of the following conditions is a symptom of hyponatremia?

What does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

Which condition may athletes develop from sweating profusely over a long period of time without replacing lost sodium?

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Exam 10: Performance Nutrition

Which nutrient is important for athletes because it is needed for the formation of collagen?

Which term best describes the regular practice of an activity, which leads to physical adaptations of the body?

What impact might a moderate amount of caffeine consumed about an hour before activity have on an athlete?

A female athlete weighs 119 pounds before a race and 114 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume to replace losses from exercising?

Which strategy helps endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as possible?

Why is room temperature water encouraged when an athlete exercises in a cold climate?

Explain the role of muscle fitness and oxygen delivery in the body.

Which performance-enhancing substance is one of the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic aids?

Which dietary strategy will help to maintain glucose concentrations for activity?

Which term refers to the illegal drug that has been used to increase oxygen capacity in athletes?

Physical activity and exercise involve bodily movement, muscle contraction, and which of the following benefits to the body?

After about how many hours of vigorous activity does glycogen depletion occur?

Which nutrient is lost in body sweat during physical activity?

Which result has been observed in people who do regular aerobic exercise?

What is the best food source of carnitine for athletes?

What substance falsely claims to burn body fat, enhance energy, and increase lean body mass in athletes?

Which problem has been observed in athletes who have taken steroids?

Which of the following conditions is a symptom of hyponatremia?

What does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

Which condition may athletes develop from sweating profusely over a long period of time without replacing lost sodium?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

the Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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