Question 1

Which chronic health condition may be prevented with weight-bearing physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis 
B) diverticulosis 
C) hypertension 
D) type 1 diabetes 
A) osteoporosis 
B) diverticulosis 
C) hypertension 
D) type 1 diabetes

Question 2

Fitness vitamin waters provide the appropriate amounts of glucose and electrolytes that sports drinks do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Athletes who train exhaustively for endurance events may want to aim for a carbohydrate intake level in what range?

Accepted Answer

A) 50-60% 
B) 60-65% 
C) 65-75% 
D) 75-80% 
A) 50-60% 
B) 60-65% 
C) 65-75% 
D) 75-80%

Question 4

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

Accepted Answer

A) drink water every 20 minutes during the event 
B) drink carbonated beverages before the event 
C) restrict salt intake the day before the event 
D) eat a salty food the last ½ hour of the event 
A) drink water every 20 minutes during the event 
B) drink carbonated beverages before the event 
C) restrict salt intake the day before the event 
D) eat a salty food the last ½ hour of the event

Question 5

Which term refers to the compound produced during the breakdown of glucose during anaerobic metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) lactic acid 
B) amino acid 
C) uric acid 
D) urea 
A) lactic acid 
B) amino acid 
C) uric acid 
D) urea

Question 6

Which of the following would be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

Accepted Answer

A) raw vegetables and dip 
B) high-fibre cereal with low-fat milk 
C) boiled eggs and strips of bacon 
D) pancakes and orange juice 
A) raw vegetables and dip 
B) high-fibre cereal with low-fat milk 
C) boiled eggs and strips of bacon 
D) pancakes and orange juice

Question 7

Which substance may place an extra burden on the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A) carnitine 
B) chromium picolinate 
C) glucose polymers 
D) whey protein powder 
A) carnitine 
B) chromium picolinate 
C) glucose polymers 
D) whey protein powder

Question 8

Which diet composition would spare protein for fuel during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) a carbohydrate-rich diet 
B) a protein-rich diet 
C) a branched-chain amino acid diet 
D) a fat-rich diet 
A) a carbohydrate-rich diet 
B) a protein-rich diet 
C) a branched-chain amino acid diet 
D) a fat-rich diet

Question 9

About how much of a person's available glycogen is used up within the first 20 minutes or so of moderate activity?

Accepted Answer

A) one-fifth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-third 
D) one-half 
A) one-fifth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-third 
D) one-half

Question 10

What effect does taking vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition have on a well-nourished athlete's performance?

Accepted Answer

A) insignificant; there's little time to be combined with appropriate substances 
B) improves performance; athletes tend to be deficient in vitamins and minerals 
C) inhibits energy usage; supplements are difficult to digest during activity 
D) enhances endurance; vitamins have enough time to activate 
A) insignificant; there's little time to be combined with appropriate substances 
B) improves performance; athletes tend to be deficient in vitamins and minerals 
C) inhibits energy usage; supplements are difficult to digest during activity 
D) enhances endurance; vitamins have enough time to activate

Question 11

Describe the composition and characteristics of an ideal pregame meal.

Accepted Answer

The pregame meal should be carbohydrate-

Question 12

What type of exercise can help maximize and maintain bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A) walking 
B) stretching 
C) swimming 
D) weight training 
A) walking 
B) stretching 
C) swimming 
D) weight training

Question 13

Which of the following nutrients does the body need most?

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) carbohydrate 
A) water 
B) fat 
C) protein 
D) carbohydrate

Question 14

List five benefits of exercise that physically fit people enjoy compared with unfit people.

Accepted Answer

The following benefits of exercise for b

Question 15

What characteristic should an athlete's pregame meal have?

Accepted Answer

A) high in protein 
B) high in fibre 
C) high in carbohydrate 
D) high in unsaturated fat 
A) high in protein 
B) high in fibre 
C) high in carbohydrate 
D) high in unsaturated fat

Question 16

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes in which of the following categories?

Accepted Answer

A) those who exercise outside in cold weather 
B) those who exercise more than once a day 
C) those who exercise for at least 60 minutes 
D) those who exercise late into the day 
A) those who exercise outside in cold weather 
B) those who exercise more than once a day 
C) those who exercise for at least 60 minutes 
D) those who exercise late into the day

Question 17

What are the fuels that support physical activity and how does the body use these fuels?

Accepted Answer

The fuels that support physical activity

Question 18

Which product is touted to increase the intensity at which an athlete can train?

Accepted Answer

A) whey protein 
B) carnitine 
C) creatine 
D) human growth hormone 
A) whey protein 
B) carnitine 
C) creatine 
D) human growth hormone

Question 19

Losing what percentage of water is likely to result in a person collapsing?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 20

Explain how physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity lowers blood pressure,

Which chronic health condition may be prevented with weight-bearing physical activity?

Fitness vitamin waters provide the appropriate amounts of glucose and electrolytes that sports drinks do.

Athletes who train exhaustively for endurance events may want to aim for a carbohydrate intake level in what range?

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

Which term refers to the compound produced during the breakdown of glucose during anaerobic metabolism?

Which of the following would be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

Which substance may place an extra burden on the kidneys?

Which diet composition would spare protein for fuel during exercise?

About how much of a person's available glycogen is used up within the first 20 minutes or so of moderate activity?

What effect does taking vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition have on a well-nourished athlete's performance?

Describe the composition and characteristics of an ideal pregame meal.

What type of exercise can help maximize and maintain bone mass?

Which of the following nutrients does the body need most?

List five benefits of exercise that physically fit people enjoy compared with unfit people.

What characteristic should an athlete's pregame meal have?

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes in which of the following categories?

What are the fuels that support physical activity and how does the body use these fuels?

Which product is touted to increase the intensity at which an athlete can train?

Losing what percentage of water is likely to result in a person collapsing?

Explain how physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Exam 10: Performance Nutrition

Which chronic health condition may be prevented with weight-bearing physical activity?

Fitness vitamin waters provide the appropriate amounts of glucose and electrolytes that sports drinks do.

Athletes who train exhaustively for endurance events may want to aim for a carbohydrate intake level in what range?

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

Which term refers to the compound produced during the breakdown of glucose during anaerobic metabolism?

Which of the following would be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

Which substance may place an extra burden on the kidneys?

Which diet composition would spare protein for fuel during exercise?

About how much of a person's available glycogen is used up within the first 20 minutes or so of moderate activity?

What effect does taking vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition have on a well-nourished athlete's performance?

Describe the composition and characteristics of an ideal pregame meal.

What type of exercise can help maximize and maintain bone mass?

Which of the following nutrients does the body need most?

List five benefits of exercise that physically fit people enjoy compared with unfit people.

What characteristic should an athlete's pregame meal have?

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes in which of the following categories?

What are the fuels that support physical activity and how does the body use these fuels?

Which product is touted to increase the intensity at which an athlete can train?

Losing what percentage of water is likely to result in a person collapsing?

Explain how physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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

Filters