Question 1

Drinking extra fluid in the days leading up to an athletic event:

Accepted Answer

A) increases fluid stores in the body. 
B) increases glycogen stores. 
C) ensures maximum tissue hydration to start the event. 
D) assists the body in better utilizing protein for energy. 
A) increases fluid stores in the body. 
B) increases glycogen stores. 
C) ensures maximum tissue hydration to start the event. 
D) assists the body in better utilizing protein for energy. C

Question 2

best fluid to support physical activity for endurance athletes is:

Accepted Answer

A) plain, cool water. 
B) saltwater mixtures. 
C) sports drinks. 
D) lukewarm water. 
A) plain, cool water. 
B) saltwater mixtures. 
C) sports drinks. 
D) lukewarm water. C

Question 3

Glycogen stores can be quickly depleted when an exerciser is on a diet that is:

Accepted Answer

A) low in carbohydrates. 
B) high in protein. 
C) low in fat. 
D) high in carbohydrates. 
A) low in carbohydrates. 
B) high in protein. 
C) low in fat. 
D) high in carbohydrates. A

Question 4

Which of the following is not a benefit of weight training?

Accepted Answer

A) improved posture 
B) enhanced psychological well-being 
C) improved muscle endurance 
D) enhanced appetite 
A) improved posture 
B) enhanced psychological well-being 
C) improved muscle endurance 
D) enhanced appetite

Question 5

Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a pregame meal?

Accepted Answer

A) black beans and rice 
B) pasta in marinara sauce 
C) peanut butter and jelly sandwich 
D) cheese and crackers 
A) black beans and rice 
B) pasta in marinara sauce 
C) peanut butter and jelly sandwich 
D) cheese and crackers

Question 6

Iron-deficiency anemia hinders exercise performance by limiting the amount of _____ available to muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen 
B) hydrogen 
C) glycogen 
D) hemoglobin 
A) oxygen 
B) hydrogen 
C) glycogen 
D) hemoglobin

Question 7

high-carbohydrate diet enhances an athlete's endurance by:

Accepted Answer

A) providing plenty of fiber. 
B) ensuring ample glycogen stores. 
C) improving oxygen uptake. 
D) ensuring ample stores of fatty acids. 
A) providing plenty of fiber. 
B) ensuring ample glycogen stores. 
C) improving oxygen uptake. 
D) ensuring ample stores of fatty acids.

Question 8

The amount of glycogen a body stores depends partially on the amount of carbohydrate in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe characteristics of a diet best suited for a person who engages in physical activity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

most critical nutrient needed for the exerciser is:

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) water. 
C) calcium. 
D) protein. 
A) iron. 
B) water. 
C) calcium. 
D) protein.

Question 11

deficiency is especially likely to develop in:

Accepted Answer

A) children. 
B) physically active young women. 
C) physically active men. 
D) older active adults. 
A) children. 
B) physically active young women. 
C) physically active men. 
D) older active adults.

Question 12

optimum diet for an athlete provides about _____ percent of kcalories from carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) 30-40 
B) 40-50 
C) 50-60 
D) 60-70 
A) 30-40 
B) 40-50 
C) 50-60 
D) 60-70

Question 13

After _____ minutes of exercise, the body begins to use more fat for fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 60 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 60

Question 14

Sports anemia clears up without treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

supplements are needed when athletes:

Accepted Answer

A) feel tired after exercise. 
B) have sports anemia. 
C) have iron-deficiency anemia. 
D) become dehydrated. 
A) feel tired after exercise. 
B) have sports anemia. 
C) have iron-deficiency anemia. 
D) become dehydrated.

Question 16

Areas of the body that have the most fat to spare donate the greatest amounts of fatty acids to the blood during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

average resting pulse rate for adults is around _____ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 70 
D) 80 
A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 70 
D) 80

Question 18

increase in the size and strength of muscle tissues is called:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophy. 
B) overload. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) atrophy. 
A) hypertrophy. 
B) overload. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) atrophy.

Question 19

fitness program should help you maintain all of the following health-related components except:

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A) speed. 
B) flexibility. 
C) muscle endurance. 
D) muscle strength. 
A) speed. 
B) flexibility. 
C) muscle endurance. 
D) muscle strength.

Question 20

Supplements of carnitine are not necessary because it is naturally found in:

Accepted Answer

A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) whole grains. 
C) nutrient-dense foods. 
D) milk and meat products. 
A) fruits and vegetables. 
B) whole grains. 
C) nutrient-dense foods. 
D) milk and meat products.

Exam 10: Fitness and Nutrition

Drinking extra fluid in the days leading up to an athletic event:

best fluid to support physical activity for endurance athletes is:

Glycogen stores can be quickly depleted when an exerciser is on a diet that is:

Which of the following is not a benefit of weight training?

Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a pregame meal?

Iron-deficiency anemia hinders exercise performance by limiting the amount of _____ available to muscles.

high-carbohydrate diet enhances an athlete's endurance by:

The amount of glycogen a body stores depends partially on the amount of carbohydrate in the diet.

Describe characteristics of a diet best suited for a person who engages in physical activity.

most critical nutrient needed for the exerciser is:

deficiency is especially likely to develop in:

optimum diet for an athlete provides about _____ percent of kcalories from carbohydrates.

After _____ minutes of exercise, the body begins to use more fat for fuel.

Sports anemia clears up without treatment.

supplements are needed when athletes:

Areas of the body that have the most fat to spare donate the greatest amounts of fatty acids to the blood during exercise.

average resting pulse rate for adults is around _____ beats per minute.

increase in the size and strength of muscle tissues is called:

fitness program should help you maintain all of the following health-related components except:

Supplements of carnitine are not necessary because it is naturally found in:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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