Question 1

Describe how exercise and nutrition play a role in decreasing body fat for athletes.

Accepted Answer

Exercise and nutrition both play crucial

Question 2

When compared to male athletes in similar sports, females usually have a higher percentage of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For the sedentary adult or the athlete who is not accustomed to strength training, virtually any strength-training protocol will result in increases in strength and some initial increase in muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Considering minimum carbohydrate, protein, and fat guidelines, it is generally recommended that athletes who wish to lose body fat not restrict energy intake to less than ____ kcal\kg daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35 
A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35

Question 5

When male athletes are trying to increase muscle tissue, it is generally recommended that they increase their caloric intake by about 400 to 500 kcal daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For athletes who are underweight and want to increase both muscle mass and body fat it is generally recommended that energy intake be increased by _____ kcal daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 700 
C) 900 
D) 1,000 
A) 500 
B) 700 
C) 900 
D) 1,000

Question 7

Weight cycling is defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) large and rapid weight loss 
B) repeated bouts of weight loss and weight gain 
C) weight fluctuations due to fluid loss or gain 
D) the inability to maintain a low body weight 
A) large and rapid weight loss 
B) repeated bouts of weight loss and weight gain 
C) weight fluctuations due to fluid loss or gain 
D) the inability to maintain a low body weight

Question 8

Body fat can be directly measured by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) bioelectrical impedance 
B) skinfold measurement 
C) underwater weighing 
D) chemical analysis of human cadavers 
A) bioelectrical impedance 
B) skinfold measurement 
C) underwater weighing 
D) chemical analysis of human cadavers

Question 9

Endomorphs are typically described as being slightly built with less-developed muscle mass and fat stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A few sports are size dependent, such as sumo wrestling and ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ice hockey 
B) soccer 
C) ski jumping 
D) basketball 
A) ice hockey 
B) soccer 
C) ski jumping 
D) basketball

Question 11

Measuring weight on a daily basis can help athletes ____.

Accepted Answer

A) lose body fat 
B) increase muscle mass 
C) change overall body composition 
D) monitor hydration status 
A) lose body fat 
B) increase muscle mass 
C) change overall body composition 
D) monitor hydration status

Question 12

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 13

Essential fat in adult males is estimated to be about ____ percent of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 14

The SEE for percent body fat determined from underwater weighing is approximately ±____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.7 
B) 1.7 
C) 2.7 
D) 3.7 
A) 0.7 
B) 1.7 
C) 2.7 
D) 3.7

Question 15

Rigid adherence to attaining a given scale weight or body composition is never recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The majority of studies have concluded that the use of ephedrine and caffeine by athletes is effective in producing a short-term weight loss of 8 to 9 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Mesomorphs

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Can gain muscle mass relatively easily and is...

Question 18

A minimum body weight calculation takes into account the lowest percentage of body fat that an athlete could likely achieve without putting health at risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Weight cycling may cause a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which method of testing body composition has a SEE of approximately ±1.8 percent?

Accepted Answer

A) DEXA 
B) BIA 
C) NIR 
D) MRI 
A) DEXA 
B) BIA 
C) NIR 
D) MRI

Describe how exercise and nutrition play a role in decreasing body fat for athletes.

When compared to male athletes in similar sports, females usually have a higher percentage of body fat.

For the sedentary adult or the athlete who is not accustomed to strength training, virtually any strength-training protocol will result in increases in strength and some initial increase in muscle mass.

Considering minimum carbohydrate, protein, and fat guidelines, it is generally recommended that athletes who wish to lose body fat not restrict energy intake to less than ____ kcal\kg daily.

When male athletes are trying to increase muscle tissue, it is generally recommended that they increase their caloric intake by about 400 to 500 kcal daily.

For athletes who are underweight and want to increase both muscle mass and body fat it is generally recommended that energy intake be increased by _____ kcal daily.

Weight cycling is defined as ____.

Body fat can be directly measured by ____.

Endomorphs are typically described as being slightly built with less-developed muscle mass and fat stores.

A few sports are size dependent, such as sumo wrestling and ____.

Measuring weight on a daily basis can help athletes ____.

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.

Essential fat in adult males is estimated to be about ____ percent of body weight.

The SEE for percent body fat determined from underwater weighing is approximately ±____ percent.

Rigid adherence to attaining a given scale weight or body composition is never recommended.

The majority of studies have concluded that the use of ephedrine and caffeine by athletes is effective in producing a short-term weight loss of 8 to 9 pounds.

A minimum body weight calculation takes into account the lowest percentage of body fat that an athlete could likely achieve without putting health at risk.

Weight cycling may cause a(n)____.

Which method of testing body composition has a SEE of approximately ±1.8 percent?

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

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Exam 11: Weight and Body Composition

Describe how exercise and nutrition play a role in decreasing body fat for athletes.

When compared to male athletes in similar sports, females usually have a higher percentage of body fat.

For the sedentary adult or the athlete who is not accustomed to strength training, virtually any strength-training protocol will result in increases in strength and some initial increase in muscle mass.

Considering minimum carbohydrate, protein, and fat guidelines, it is generally recommended that athletes who wish to lose body fat not restrict energy intake to less than ____ kcal\kg daily.

When male athletes are trying to increase muscle tissue, it is generally recommended that they increase their caloric intake by about 400 to 500 kcal daily.

For athletes who are underweight and want to increase both muscle mass and body fat it is generally recommended that energy intake be increased by _____ kcal daily.

Weight cycling is defined as ____.

Body fat can be directly measured by ____.

Endomorphs are typically described as being slightly built with less-developed muscle mass and fat stores.

A few sports are size dependent, such as sumo wrestling and ____.

Measuring weight on a daily basis can help athletes ____.

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.

Essential fat in adult males is estimated to be about ____ percent of body weight.

The SEE for percent body fat determined from underwater weighing is approximately ±____ percent.

Rigid adherence to attaining a given scale weight or body composition is never recommended.

The majority of studies have concluded that the use of ephedrine and caffeine by athletes is effective in producing a short-term weight loss of 8 to 9 pounds.

A minimum body weight calculation takes into account the lowest percentage of body fat that an athlete could likely achieve without putting health at risk.

Weight cycling may cause a(n)____.

Which method of testing body composition has a SEE of approximately ±1.8 percent?

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