Question 1

Anurradha is trying to walk regularly to improve her fitness level and control her weight Which metabolic pathways will she most likely use while walking?

Accepted Answer

A) Citric acid cycle, β-oxidation, and the electron transport chain 
B) Glycolysis and ATP-CP 
C) Electron transport chain and glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle, glycolysis, and ATP-CP 
A) Citric acid cycle, β-oxidation, and the electron transport chain 
B) Glycolysis and ATP-CP 
C) Electron transport chain and glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle, glycolysis, and ATP-CP

Question 2

What proportion of American adults and youths lead a sedentary lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost 30% 
B) Almost 40% 
C) Nearly 50% 
D) Nearly 60% 
A) Almost 30% 
B) Almost 40% 
C) Nearly 50% 
D) Nearly 60%

Question 3

Training increases the VO2 max, which may help delay fatigue

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How long should healthy-weight adults exercise at a low to moderate intensity level in order to maintain cardiovascular fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) ≥10-25 minutes per session 
B) ≥30-45 minutes per session 
C) ≥15-30 minutes per session 
D) ≥60-90 minutes per session 
A) ≥10-25 minutes per session 
B) ≥30-45 minutes per session 
C) ≥15-30 minutes per session 
D) ≥60-90 minutes per session

Question 5

What are the health benefits of being physically active?

Accepted Answer

Benefits of exercise on health and fitne

Question 6

How much protein is recommended by the Institute of Medicine for athletes per kilogram of body weight per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 
B) 1.0 
C) 1.2 
D) 1.5 
A) 0.8 
B) 1.0 
C) 1.2 
D) 1.5

Question 7

"Hitting the wall" is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) exhausted glycogen stores. 
B) build-up of CO2 in the body. 
C) a slow rate of lipolysis. 
D) a lack of lactate for recycling. 
A) exhausted glycogen stores. 
B) build-up of CO2 in the body. 
C) a slow rate of lipolysis. 
D) a lack of lactate for recycling.

Question 8

The _______________ is the greatest volume of oxygen that can be used by tissues per minute

Accepted Answer

maximal ox

Question 9

Training improves the muscles' ability to use which of the following fuel sources?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Amino acids 
C) Fatty acids 
D) Ketones 
A) Glucose 
B) Amino acids 
C) Fatty acids 
D) Ketones

Question 10

Body fat is best reduced through _____, whereas muscle mass can be increased through _____ activities

Accepted Answer

A) lifting weights, stretching 
B) yoga, interval training 
C) walking at a brisk pace, resistance training 
D) stretching, controlled breathing 
A) lifting weights, stretching 
B) yoga, interval training 
C) walking at a brisk pace, resistance training 
D) stretching, controlled breathing

Question 11

Stress fractures are a sign that an athlete's diet may be low in:

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) calcium. 
D) phosphorous. 
A) iron. 
B) zinc. 
C) calcium. 
D) phosphorous.

Question 12

Regular physical activity helps to _____ muscle mass and _____ body fat

Accepted Answer

A) decrease, increase 
B) decrease, maintain 
C) increase, decrease 
D) maintain, increase 
A) decrease, increase 
B) decrease, maintain 
C) increase, decrease 
D) maintain, increase

Question 13

The resting heart rate for an athlete, when compared to that of untrained individuals, is:

Accepted Answer

A) lower. 
B) higher. 
C) not significantly different. 
D) highly variable. 
A) lower. 
B) higher. 
C) not significantly different. 
D) highly variable.

Question 14

Lance's aunt is at risk for developing osteoporosis; however, if she begins weight-bearing physical activity she may experience:

Accepted Answer

A) slower bone formation, increased progression of age-related bone loss, and reduced likelihood of injuries when falls occur. 
B) enhanced bone formation, hastened progress of age-related bone loss, and increased likelihood of injuries when falls occur. 
C) increased bone formation, controlled progression of age-related bone loss, and enhanced likelihood of injuries when falls occur. 
D) stimulated bone formation, slower progression of age-related bone loss, and a reduction in the likelihood of injuries when falls occur. 
A) slower bone formation, increased progression of age-related bone loss, and reduced likelihood of injuries when falls occur. 
B) enhanced bone formation, hastened progress of age-related bone loss, and increased likelihood of injuries when falls occur. 
C) increased bone formation, controlled progression of age-related bone loss, and enhanced likelihood of injuries when falls occur. 
D) stimulated bone formation, slower progression of age-related bone loss, and a reduction in the likelihood of injuries when falls occur.

Question 15

A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________ into her routine by alternating between fast bursts of intensive exercise and slower, less demanding activity

Accepted Answer

The answer of A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________...

Question 16

Brad's girlfriend is supportive of his taking up cycling because she knows that physical activity can help strengthen heart muscles and _____

Accepted Answer

A) lower resting heart rate, raise triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and lower HDL-cholesterol 
B) lower resting heart rate, lower triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and raise HDL-cholesterol 
C) raise resting heart rate, lower triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and raise HDL-cholesterol 
D) raise resting heart rate, raise triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and lower HDL-cholesterol 
A) lower resting heart rate, raise triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and lower HDL-cholesterol 
B) lower resting heart rate, lower triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and raise HDL-cholesterol 
C) raise resting heart rate, lower triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and raise HDL-cholesterol 
D) raise resting heart rate, raise triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and lower HDL-cholesterol

Question 17

Kate uses the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion, which means that she _____

Accepted Answer

A) uses a standard chart to estimate the number of kcalories she is expending while exercising 
B) gradually increases the pace of exercise until she is too winded to talk while exercising 
C) estimates the intensity of her exercise by monitoring her heart rate in response to exercise 
D) decreases her exercise routine for 1-3 minutes after achieving her target heart rate 
A) uses a standard chart to estimate the number of kcalories she is expending while exercising 
B) gradually increases the pace of exercise until she is too winded to talk while exercising 
C) estimates the intensity of her exercise by monitoring her heart rate in response to exercise 
D) decreases her exercise routine for 1-3 minutes after achieving her target heart rate

Question 18

Numerous studies show that as little as _____ minutes of sustained physical activity on most days can substantially improve health and quality of life

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60 
A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60

Question 19

The FDA permits manufacturers of ergogenic aids such as carnitine and ginseng to market them to consumers without testing them for _______________ and _______________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The FDA permits manufacturers of ergogenic aids...

Question 20

There is enough ATP stored in resting muscle to support vigorous exercise for _____

Accepted Answer

A) a few seconds 
B) 2-5 minutes 
C) 15-20 minutes 
D) 25-30 minutes 
A) a few seconds 
B) 2-5 minutes 
C) 15-20 minutes 
D) 25-30 minutes

Anurradha is trying to walk regularly to improve her fitness level and control her weight Which metabolic pathways will she most likely use while walking?

What proportion of American adults and youths lead a sedentary lifestyle?

Training increases the VO2 max, which may help delay fatigue

How long should healthy-weight adults exercise at a low to moderate intensity level in order to maintain cardiovascular fitness?

What are the health benefits of being physically active?

How much protein is recommended by the Institute of Medicine for athletes per kilogram of body weight per day?

"Hitting the wall" is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:

The _______________ is the greatest volume of oxygen that can be used by tissues per minute

Training improves the muscles' ability to use which of the following fuel sources?

Body fat is best reduced through _, whereas muscle mass can be increased through _ activities

Stress fractures are a sign that an athlete's diet may be low in:

Regular physical activity helps to _ muscle mass and _ body fat

The resting heart rate for an athlete, when compared to that of untrained individuals, is:

Lance's aunt is at risk for developing osteoporosis; however, if she begins weight-bearing physical activity she may experience:

A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________ into her routine by alternating between fast bursts of intensive exercise and slower, less demanding activity

Brad's girlfriend is supportive of his taking up cycling because she knows that physical activity can help strengthen heart muscles and _____

Kate uses the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion, which means that she _____

Numerous studies show that as little as _____ minutes of sustained physical activity on most days can substantially improve health and quality of life

The FDA permits manufacturers of ergogenic aids such as carnitine and ginseng to market them to consumers without testing them for _ and _

There is enough ATP stored in resting muscle to support vigorous exercise for _____

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Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

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Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

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Exam 9: Physical Activity and Health

Anurradha is trying to walk regularly to improve her fitness level and control her weight Which metabolic pathways will she most likely use while walking?

What proportion of American adults and youths lead a sedentary lifestyle?

Training increases the VO2 max, which may help delay fatigue

How long should healthy-weight adults exercise at a low to moderate intensity level in order to maintain cardiovascular fitness?

What are the health benefits of being physically active?

How much protein is recommended by the Institute of Medicine for athletes per kilogram of body weight per day?

"Hitting the wall" is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:

The _______________ is the greatest volume of oxygen that can be used by tissues per minute

Training improves the muscles' ability to use which of the following fuel sources?

Body fat is best reduced through _____, whereas muscle mass can be increased through _____ activities

Stress fractures are a sign that an athlete's diet may be low in:

Regular physical activity helps to _____ muscle mass and _____ body fat

The resting heart rate for an athlete, when compared to that of untrained individuals, is:

Lance's aunt is at risk for developing osteoporosis; however, if she begins weight-bearing physical activity she may experience:

A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________ into her routine by alternating between fast bursts of intensive exercise and slower, less demanding activity

Brad's girlfriend is supportive of his taking up cycling because she knows that physical activity can help strengthen heart muscles and _____

Kate uses the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion, which means that she _____

Numerous studies show that as little as _____ minutes of sustained physical activity on most days can substantially improve health and quality of life

The FDA permits manufacturers of ergogenic aids such as carnitine and ginseng to market them to consumers without testing them for _______________ and _______________

There is enough ATP stored in resting muscle to support vigorous exercise for _____

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters

Body fat is best reduced through _, whereas muscle mass can be increased through _ activities

Regular physical activity helps to _ muscle mass and _ body fat

The FDA permits manufacturers of ergogenic aids such as carnitine and ginseng to market them to consumers without testing them for _ and _