Question 1

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once.
-Near-infrared interactance (NIR)

Accepted Answer

A) Technician training and consistency are critical and can introduce a large degree of error. 
B) Likely that future research studies will confirm that it is the most accurate procedure. 
C) Use in athletes is hampered by need to follow restrictive pre-measurement guidelines related to exercise and caffeine intake. 
D) Subject error may be substantial. 
E) Extremely simple procedure with virtually no problems with subject comfort, effort, or pre-measurement preparations. 
A) Technician training and consistency are critical and can introduce a large degree of error. 
B) Likely that future research studies will confirm that it is the most accurate procedure. 
C) Use in athletes is hampered by need to follow restrictive pre-measurement guidelines related to exercise and caffeine intake. 
D) Subject error may be substantial. 
E) Extremely simple procedure with virtually no problems with subject comfort, effort, or pre-measurement preparations.

Question 2

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once.
-Bioelectrical impedance (BIA)

Accepted Answer

A) Technician training and consistency are critical and can introduce a large degree of error. 
B) Likely that future research studies will confirm that it is the most accurate procedure. 
C) Use in athletes is hampered by need to follow restrictive pre-measurement guidelines related to exercise and caffeine intake. 
D) Subject error may be substantial. 
E) Extremely simple procedure with virtually no problems with subject comfort, effort, or pre-measurement preparations. 
A) Technician training and consistency are critical and can introduce a large degree of error. 
B) Likely that future research studies will confirm that it is the most accurate procedure. 
C) Use in athletes is hampered by need to follow restrictive pre-measurement guidelines related to exercise and caffeine intake. 
D) Subject error may be substantial. 
E) Extremely simple procedure with virtually no problems with subject comfort, effort, or pre-measurement preparations.

Question 3

Body fat is decreased most effectively by:

Accepted Answer

A)  repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise. 
B)  low-intensity, long-duration exercise. 
C)  moderate-intensity, moderate-duration exercise. 
D)  any exercise that results in an appropriate caloric deficit. 
A)  repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise. 
B)  low-intensity, long-duration exercise. 
C)  moderate-intensity, moderate-duration exercise. 
D)  any exercise that results in an appropriate caloric deficit.

Question 4

indicate whether extra body weight as fat would typically be advantageous or disadvantageous to the performance of the athlete.
-Ice hockey player

Accepted Answer

A)  Advantageous 
B)  Disadvantageous 
A)  Advantageous 
B)  Disadvantageous

Question 5

One of the medical consequences of a rapid, large weight loss (i.e. "cutting" weight) is _____.

Accepted Answer

hypertherm

Question 6

Why is caffeine added to ephedrine-containing compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances the effectiveness of ephedrine. 
B)  It reduces the side effects associated with ephedrine. 
C)  It helps to make the ephedrine a more stable compound. 
D)  It helps to reduce the potential for addiction. 
A)  It enhances the effectiveness of ephedrine. 
B)  It reduces the side effects associated with ephedrine. 
C)  It helps to make the ephedrine a more stable compound. 
D)  It helps to reduce the potential for addiction.

Question 7

Athletes in sports where weight must be moved benefit from having a high power-to-weight ratio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A new technique for body composition is advertised as having a Standard Error of the Estimate of +/- 1.5%. Explain the "true" body fat percentage for a group of 100 people who are determined to be 19% body fat.

Accepted Answer

The Standard Error of the Estimate (SEE)

Question 9

What is the recommended minimum amount of energy that an athlete should consume daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 kcal/kg of body weight 
B)  25 kcal/kg of body weight 
C)  30 kcal/kg of body weight 
D)  35 kcal/kg of body weight 
A)  20 kcal/kg of body weight 
B)  25 kcal/kg of body weight 
C)  30 kcal/kg of body weight 
D)  35 kcal/kg of body weight

Question 10

It is generally recommended that athletes decrease body fat before increasing muscle mass because reducing body fat will provide a greater performance benefit than increasing muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Understand how the relative need for size (weight), strength, and speed in a particular sport is reflected in the body composition of elite athletes in those sports.

Accepted Answer

The relative need for size (weight), str

Question 12

Which method measures body fat directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioelectrical impedance 
B)  Skinfold measurement 
C)  Underwater weighing 
D)  Chemical analysis of cadavers 
A)  Bioelectrical impedance 
B)  Skinfold measurement 
C)  Underwater weighing 
D)  Chemical analysis of cadavers

Question 13

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once.
-Underwater weighing

Accepted Answer

A) Technician training and consistency are critical and can introduce a large degree of error. 
B) Likely that future research studies will confirm that it is the most accurate procedure. 
C) Use in athletes is hampered by need to follow restrictive pre-measurement guidelines related to exercise and caffeine intake. 
D) Subject error may be substantial. 
E) Extremely simple procedure with virtually no problems with subject comfort, effort, or pre-measurement preparations. 
A) Technician training and consistency are critical and can introduce a large degree of error. 
B) Likely that future research studies will confirm that it is the most accurate procedure. 
C) Use in athletes is hampered by need to follow restrictive pre-measurement guidelines related to exercise and caffeine intake. 
D) Subject error may be substantial. 
E) Extremely simple procedure with virtually no problems with subject comfort, effort, or pre-measurement preparations.

Question 14

The terms body mass and body weight are used interchangeably but they are technically different measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

From a nutrition perspective, when athletes are trying to increase muscle mass, an adequate energy (kcal) intake is as important as an adequate protein intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An interior lineman typically benefits from having a large body mass even if some of that mass is fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain why body mass index (BMI) is inappropriate to use with athletes.

Accepted Answer

Body mass index (BMI) is inappropriate t

Question 18

High-intensity strength training (lifting very heavy, near-maximal weights) is the most effective way to increase muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Based on the results of research studies, which of the following would be expected to occur with weight cycling?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in metabolic rate 
B)  A decrease in short-term, high-intensity exercise performance 
C)  An increase in sprinting, jump height, and anaerobic exercise performance 
D)  An increase in anger, tension, and fatigue 
A)  A decrease in metabolic rate 
B)  A decrease in short-term, high-intensity exercise performance 
C)  An increase in sprinting, jump height, and anaerobic exercise performance 
D)  An increase in anger, tension, and fatigue

Question 20

A "rule of thumb" estimate is that a one-pound increase in muscle tissue requires approximately _____ additional kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  1,800 
C)  2,300 
D)  3,900 
A)  1,000 
B)  1,800 
C)  2,300 
D)  3,900

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Near-infrared interactance (NIR)

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Bioelectrical impedance (BIA)

Body fat is decreased most effectively by:

indicate whether extra body weight as fat would typically be advantageous or disadvantageous to the performance of the athlete. -Ice hockey player

One of the medical consequences of a rapid, large weight loss (i.e. "cutting" weight) is _____.

Why is caffeine added to ephedrine-containing compounds?

Athletes in sports where weight must be moved benefit from having a high power-to-weight ratio.

A new technique for body composition is advertised as having a Standard Error of the Estimate of +/- 1.5%. Explain the "true" body fat percentage for a group of 100 people who are determined to be 19% body fat.

What is the recommended minimum amount of energy that an athlete should consume daily?

It is generally recommended that athletes decrease body fat before increasing muscle mass because reducing body fat will provide a greater performance benefit than increasing muscle mass.

Understand how the relative need for size (weight), strength, and speed in a particular sport is reflected in the body composition of elite athletes in those sports.

Which method measures body fat directly?

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Underwater weighing

The terms body mass and body weight are used interchangeably but they are technically different measures.

From a nutrition perspective, when athletes are trying to increase muscle mass, an adequate energy (kcal) intake is as important as an adequate protein intake.

An interior lineman typically benefits from having a large body mass even if some of that mass is fat.

Explain why body mass index (BMI) is inappropriate to use with athletes.

High-intensity strength training (lifting very heavy, near-maximal weights) is the most effective way to increase muscle mass.

Based on the results of research studies, which of the following would be expected to occur with weight cycling?

A "rule of thumb" estimate is that a one-pound increase in muscle tissue requires approximately _____ additional kcal.

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Energy Systems and Exercise

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Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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Exam 11: Weight and Body Composition

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Near-infrared interactance (NIR)

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Bioelectrical impedance (BIA)

Body fat is decreased most effectively by:

indicate whether extra body weight as fat would typically be advantageous or disadvantageous to the performance of the athlete. -Ice hockey player

One of the medical consequences of a rapid, large weight loss (i.e. "cutting" weight) is _____.

Why is caffeine added to ephedrine-containing compounds?

Athletes in sports where weight must be moved benefit from having a high power-to-weight ratio.

A new technique for body composition is advertised as having a Standard Error of the Estimate of +/- 1.5%. Explain the "true" body fat percentage for a group of 100 people who are determined to be 19% body fat.

What is the recommended minimum amount of energy that an athlete should consume daily?

It is generally recommended that athletes decrease body fat before increasing muscle mass because reducing body fat will provide a greater performance benefit than increasing muscle mass.

Understand how the relative need for size (weight), strength, and speed in a particular sport is reflected in the body composition of elite athletes in those sports.

Which method measures body fat directly?

Match the body composition measurement method with the description that best describes it. Use each answer only once. -Underwater weighing

The terms body mass and body weight are used interchangeably but they are technically different measures.

From a nutrition perspective, when athletes are trying to increase muscle mass, an adequate energy (kcal) intake is as important as an adequate protein intake.

An interior lineman typically benefits from having a large body mass even if some of that mass is fat.

Explain why body mass index (BMI) is inappropriate to use with athletes.

High-intensity strength training (lifting very heavy, near-maximal weights) is the most effective way to increase muscle mass.

Based on the results of research studies, which of the following would be expected to occur with weight cycling?

A "rule of thumb" estimate is that a one-pound increase in muscle tissue requires approximately _____ additional kcal.

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

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters