Question 1

Adverse effects associated with steroid use include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) cancerous liver tumors. 
B) decreased blood pressure. 
C) sterility. 
D) testicular shrinkage in men. 
A) cancerous liver tumors. 
B) decreased blood pressure. 
C) sterility. 
D) testicular shrinkage in men.

Question 2

Athletic performance may be inhibited by:

Accepted Answer

A) very-low-fat diets. 
B) high-carbohydrate diets. 
C) low-protein diets. 
D) high-sodium diets. 
A) very-low-fat diets. 
B) high-carbohydrate diets. 
C) low-protein diets. 
D) high-sodium diets.

Question 3

Diets lacking in carbohydrate:

Accepted Answer

A) necessitate the conversion of amino acids to glucose. 
B) cause amino acids to be converted to fatty acids. 
C) require more fluid intake. 
D) necessitate the conversion of glucose to amino acids. 
A) necessitate the conversion of amino acids to glucose. 
B) cause amino acids to be converted to fatty acids. 
C) require more fluid intake. 
D) necessitate the conversion of glucose to amino acids.

Question 4

Why is plain, cool water the best fluid for noncompetitive, everyday active people?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is plain, cool water the best...

Question 5

VO2max refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) maximal oxygen uptake. 
B) maximal pulse rate. 
C) maximal repetitions. 
D) maximal resistance. 
A) maximal oxygen uptake. 
B) maximal pulse rate. 
C) maximal repetitions. 
D) maximal resistance.

Question 6

The rate at which a person uses glycogen during physical activity depends on all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) duration of the activity. 
B) intensity of the activity. 
C) how well-trained the person is. 
D) body weight. 
A) duration of the activity. 
B) intensity of the activity. 
C) how well-trained the person is. 
D) body weight.

Question 7

Desirable characteristics of foods included in a pregame meal include:

Accepted Answer

A) high in fat. 
B) high in fiber. 
C) low in carbohydrate. 
D) low in protein. 
A) high in fat. 
B) high in fiber. 
C) low in carbohydrate. 
D) low in protein.

Question 8

Which of the following ergogenic aids has been shown to boost performance?

Accepted Answer

A) carnitine 
B) ribose 
C) royal jelly 
D) none of the above 
A) carnitine 
B) ribose 
C) royal jelly 
D) none of the above

Question 9

Benefits of fitness include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) it shifts body composition toward more lean tissue . 
B) it enables the body to resist colds. 
C) improved self-discipline. 
D) improved bone density. 
A) it shifts body composition toward more lean tissue . 
B) it enables the body to resist colds. 
C) improved self-discipline. 
D) improved bone density.

Question 10

Which of the following groups has the lowest protein needs?

Accepted Answer

A) body builders 
B) endurance athletes 
C) sedentary people 
D) all need the same amount of protein 
A) body builders 
B) endurance athletes 
C) sedentary people 
D) all need the same amount of protein

Question 11

of the following are benefits of physical activity except:

Accepted Answer

A) lower blood pressure. 
B) slower resting pulse. 
C) increased HDL cholesterol. 
D) increased LDL cholesterol. 
A) lower blood pressure. 
B) slower resting pulse. 
C) increased HDL cholesterol. 
D) increased LDL cholesterol.

Question 12

Characteristics of the best diet for fitness include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) high in carbohydrates. 
B) based on nutrient-dense foods. 
C) adequate in protein. 
D) high in fat. 
A) high in carbohydrates. 
B) based on nutrient-dense foods. 
C) adequate in protein. 
D) high in fat.

Question 13

Which of the following foods should be avoided prior to competition?

Accepted Answer

A) ice cream 
B) grape juice 
C) banana 
D) graham crackers 
A) ice cream 
B) grape juice 
C) banana 
D) graham crackers

Question 14

Describe some of the conditioning effects of cardiorespiratory training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe some of the conditioning effects of...

Question 15

Estimate the recommended protein intake for a 150-pound male endurance athlete.

Accepted Answer

A) 55-68 grams per day 
B) 82-95 grams per day 
C) 90-112 grams per day 
D) 109-116 grams per day 
A) 55-68 grams per day 
B) 82-95 grams per day 
C) 90-112 grams per day 
D) 109-116 grams per day

Question 16

Running at a pace of 6.5 miles/hour is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
B) moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C) muscle-strengthening physical activity. 
D) anaerobic physical activity. 
A) vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
B) moderate-intensity physical activity. 
C) muscle-strengthening physical activity. 
D) anaerobic physical activity.

Question 17

Which of the following would benefit from consuming a drink that provides glucose during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) someone who swims for more than an hour and a half a day 
B) someone who plays tennis three times a week for an hour 
C) someone who jogs two to three times a week for half an hour 
D) someone who rides a bike every other day for 30 minutes 
A) someone who swims for more than an hour and a half a day 
B) someone who plays tennis three times a week for an hour 
C) someone who jogs two to three times a week for half an hour 
D) someone who rides a bike every other day for 30 minutes

Question 18

During rest, the body derives a little more than half of its energy from:

Accepted Answer

A) glucose. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) amino acids. 
D) glycogen. 
A) glucose. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) amino acids. 
D) glycogen.

Question 19

taken correctly, in which of the following sports might creatine enhance performance?

Accepted Answer

A) weight lifting 
B) tennis 
C) swimming 
D) baseball 
A) weight lifting 
B) tennis 
C) swimming 
D) baseball

Question 20

Following exercise, approximately _____ grams of carbohydrate should be consumed in order to maximize an athlete's glucose supply.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80 
A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80

Exam 10: Fitness and Nutrition

Adverse effects associated with steroid use include all of the following except:

Athletic performance may be inhibited by:

Diets lacking in carbohydrate:

Why is plain, cool water the best fluid for noncompetitive, everyday active people?

VO2max refers to:

The rate at which a person uses glycogen during physical activity depends on all of the following except:

Desirable characteristics of foods included in a pregame meal include:

Which of the following ergogenic aids has been shown to boost performance?

Benefits of fitness include all of the following except:

Which of the following groups has the lowest protein needs?

of the following are benefits of physical activity except:

Characteristics of the best diet for fitness include all of the following except:

Which of the following foods should be avoided prior to competition?

Describe some of the conditioning effects of cardiorespiratory training.

Estimate the recommended protein intake for a 150-pound male endurance athlete.

Running at a pace of 6.5 miles/hour is an example of a(n):

Which of the following would benefit from consuming a drink that provides glucose during exercise?

During rest, the body derives a little more than half of its energy from:

taken correctly, in which of the following sports might creatine enhance performance?

Following exercise, approximately _____ grams of carbohydrate should be consumed in order to maximize an athlete's glucose supply.

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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