Exam 15: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Stephen has recently begun training for a cross-country ski race. He decides to do six cardiorespiratory fitness workouts per week, three strength workouts, and attend two sessions of power yoga. Which of the following is he MOST likely to experience with this training program?

According to the Canadian Health Measures Survey, approximately what percentage of the population accumulates 150 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week?

Provide an outline of the argument you would use to convince the Canadian government of the importance of promoting physical activity. Support your argument with information regarding the health benefits and current physical activity levels. Follow your discussion with information regarding physical activity recommendations for adults.

An unwanted effect of an overly long and vigorous warm-up is:

A patient with type 2 diabetes has joined a diabetes treatment program. Why would the program include physical activity as well as dietary changes?

Muscle atrophy results from:

During anaerobic glycolysis, each molecule of glucose produces ________ ATP molecules.

Which of the following athletes would be the LEAST likely to develop iron deficiency anemia?

The main disadvantage of using fat as a fuel is:

Which of the following is an anabolic steroid?

Chronic diseases may be prevented by participating in moderate physical activity. Which of the following represents moderate-to-vigorous physical activity?

Bella has been participating in a hot yoga challenge and has just finished her session for the day. She notices that she has lost 1 kg of body weight doing yoga. She knows she will be participating in another yoga class tomorrow and would like to be rehydrated. What would you recommend Bella do to rehydrate?

In which of the following types of exercise would CP (creatine phosphate)be an important source of energy?

Adding extra dietary protein may lead to:

The primary end product of glycolysis is:

Which is the largest storage of energy?

What would you say to an endurance athlete that tells you they are very healthy and never consume foods with a high-glycemic-index?

The acronym FIT stands for:

Osteoporosis, eating disorders, dehydration, and heat illness are all possible consequences of:

Krista is a female endurance runner. She is 27 years old, 165 cm tall, and weighs 46 kg. She has been having pains in her shins and just found out she has a stress fracture in her right tibia. What syndrome is most likely to have caused her stress fracture?