Exam 10: Performance Nutrition

What condition would you suspect if an individual exercising outdoors on a humid summer day suddenly complains of a headache and dizziness and exhibits signs of clumsiness such as stumbling.

What impact do carbonated beverages have on an athlete during activity?

What is a good reason for avoiding alcohol before participating in an athletic event?

According to sports nutrition experts, endurance athletes should consume what percentage of their daily energy from fat?

Differentiate among the causes, characteristics, and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and sports anemia.

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines support which of the following physical activity recommendations for healthy Canadians aged 18-64 years?

Which food should an athlete eat in order to consume an adequate amount of B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and chromium?

On average, protein contributes about what percentage of the total fuel used during activity and during rest?

Which substance is a steroid alternative supplement?

Which one of the following exercises enhances flexibility?

Which of the following factors contributes significantly to iron deficiency in athletes?

Describe the potential benefits versus adverse effects of caffeine use among athletes.

Why should athletes be cautioned about drinking alcohol?

During physical activity, what is the first symptom of dehydration?

What is a typical resting pulse rate for active people?

Which one of the following is a component of fitness?

Which of the following characteristics is associated with improved cardiorespiratory endurance?

Which term refers to the physiological process in which glucose fragments are broken down completely to yield a large amount of energy?

Describe the benefits of weight training.

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.