Question 1

The most appropriate use of body mass index (BMI) is to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  potential health risks in the general population. 
B)  potential health risks in the athletic population. 
C)  ideal weight for adults. 
D)  ideal weight for athletes. 
A)  potential health risks in the general population. 
B)  potential health risks in the athletic population. 
C)  ideal weight for adults. 
D)  ideal weight for athletes.

Question 2

One of every three adults in the United States is hypertensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is body mass index (BMI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have 
B)  A method of measuring body composition 
C)  A formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health 
D)  A number that represents a weight-to-height ratio 
A)  A measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have 
B)  A method of measuring body composition 
C)  A formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health 
D)  A number that represents a weight-to-height ratio

Question 4

On average, the bone density of men and African American women is approximately _____ greater than that of Caucasian women.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  20% 
C)  35% 
D)  65% 
A)  5% 
B)  20% 
C)  35% 
D)  65%

Question 5

Most collegiate athletes do not become professional athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Consistently climbing a few flights of stairs instead of riding an elevator will have little to no impact on long-term weight management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For questions 29-32, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range.
-High-density lipoprotein cholesterol 57 mg/dl

Accepted Answer

A)  Within the normal range 
B)  Not within the normal range 
A)  Within the normal range 
B)  Not within the normal range

Question 8

According to scientific research, what effect does the DASH diet have on prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  DASH helps to treat high blood pressure but does not help to prevent it. 
B)  DASH helps to prevent high blood pressure but does not help to treat it. 
C)  DASH helps to prevent and treat high blood pressure. 
D)  DASH has no effect on either treatment or prevention of high blood pressure. 
A)  DASH helps to treat high blood pressure but does not help to prevent it. 
B)  DASH helps to prevent high blood pressure but does not help to treat it. 
C)  DASH helps to prevent and treat high blood pressure. 
D)  DASH has no effect on either treatment or prevention of high blood pressure.

Question 9

All weight-loss diets devised for the purpose of reducing body fat have one thing in common, which is _____.

Accepted Answer

decreased

Question 10

Which weight-loss plan induces ketosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet 
A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet

Question 11

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, at least _____% of protein intake should come from plant sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 12

The most important factors in assessing heart disease risk are the amounts of cholesterol in the diet and in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Just as there is no one weight-loss plan that is effective for all people, there is no one behavior change model that is effective for all people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular disease 
B)  Type 2 diabetes 
C)  Upper respiratory tract infection 
D)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Cardiovascular disease 
B)  Type 2 diabetes 
C)  Upper respiratory tract infection 
D)  Osteoporosis

Question 16

Exercise is effective for those with type 2 diabetes because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin. 
B)  has a strong insulin-like effect and stimulates glucose uptake into muscles. 
C)  helps repair the alpha (α) cells in the pancreas. 
D)  improves aerobic fitness. 
A)  stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin. 
B)  has a strong insulin-like effect and stimulates glucose uptake into muscles. 
C)  helps repair the alpha (α) cells in the pancreas. 
D)  improves aerobic fitness.

Question 17

High-impact, weight-bearing activity is encouraged for children, adolescents, and young adults because it helps to increase bone mineral density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the chronic disease with the approximate number of U.S. adults who are affected. Use each answer only once.
-Heart disease

Accepted Answer

A) 10 million 
B) 17 million 
C) 27 million 
D) 44 million 
E) 65 million 
A) 10 million 
B) 17 million 
C) 27 million 
D) 44 million 
E) 65 million

Question 19

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There is a steady decline in physical activity as people age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most appropriate use of body mass index (BMI) is to determine:

One of every three adults in the United States is hypertensive.

What is body mass index (BMI)?

On average, the bone density of men and African American women is approximately _____ greater than that of Caucasian women.

Most collegiate athletes do not become professional athletes.

Consistently climbing a few flights of stairs instead of riding an elevator will have little to no impact on long-term weight management.

According to scientific research, what effect does the DASH diet have on prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

All weight-loss diets devised for the purpose of reducing body fat have one thing in common, which is _____.

Which weight-loss plan induces ketosis?

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, at least _____% of protein intake should come from plant sources.

The most important factors in assessing heart disease risk are the amounts of cholesterol in the diet and in the blood.

Just as there is no one weight-loss plan that is effective for all people, there is no one behavior change model that is effective for all people.

Weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.

Which of the following is NOT a chronic disease?

Exercise is effective for those with type 2 diabetes because it:

High-impact, weight-bearing activity is encouraged for children, adolescents, and young adults because it helps to increase bone mineral density.

Match the chronic disease with the approximate number of U.S. adults who are affected. Use each answer only once. -Heart disease

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

There is a steady decline in physical activity as people age.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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Exam 13: Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

The most appropriate use of body mass index (BMI) is to determine:

One of every three adults in the United States is hypertensive.

What is body mass index (BMI)?

On average, the bone density of men and African American women is approximately _____ greater than that of Caucasian women.

Most collegiate athletes do not become professional athletes.

Consistently climbing a few flights of stairs instead of riding an elevator will have little to no impact on long-term weight management.

According to scientific research, what effect does the DASH diet have on prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

All weight-loss diets devised for the purpose of reducing body fat have one thing in common, which is _____.

Which weight-loss plan induces ketosis?

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, at least _____% of protein intake should come from plant sources.

The most important factors in assessing heart disease risk are the amounts of cholesterol in the diet and in the blood.

Just as there is no one weight-loss plan that is effective for all people, there is no one behavior change model that is effective for all people.

Weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.

Which of the following is NOT a chronic disease?

Exercise is effective for those with type 2 diabetes because it:

High-impact, weight-bearing activity is encouraged for children, adolescents, and young adults because it helps to increase bone mineral density.

Match the chronic disease with the approximate number of U.S. adults who are affected. Use each answer only once. -Heart disease

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

There is a steady decline in physical activity as people age.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Filters