Question 1

Carnitine supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing fat metabolism and improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain why the recommendation often heard in health clubs-"you must burn fat to lose fat"-is faulty.

Accepted Answer

The recommendation often heard in health

Question 3

Medium-chain triglyceride supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing the percentage of energy obtained from fat and for sparing muscle glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Trans fatty acids are typically described as being ____.

Accepted Answer

A) "straight" 
B) "bent" 
C) "ringed" 
D) "steroid-like" 
A) "straight" 
B) "bent" 
C) "ringed" 
D) "steroid-like"

Question 5

People who chronically consume low-fat diets are highly likely to manifest an essential fatty acid deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a known effect of an inadequate intake of dietary fat in endurance and ultraendurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased dietary cholesterol production in the liver 
B) Decreased muscle and liver glycogen stores 
C) Inability to adequately replenish muscle triglycerides 
D) Improved performance 
A) Increased dietary cholesterol production in the liver 
B) Decreased muscle and liver glycogen stores 
C) Inability to adequately replenish muscle triglycerides 
D) Improved performance

Question 7

Why would an endurance athlete limit the amount of fat in a pre-competition meal?

Accepted Answer

A) To contribute to faster dehydration. 
B) To delay gastric emptying. 
C) To slow the metabolism of carbohydrate. 
D) To avoid feeling hungry 
A) To contribute to faster dehydration. 
B) To delay gastric emptying. 
C) To slow the metabolism of carbohydrate. 
D) To avoid feeling hungry

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: Canola oil

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Monounsaturated and Saturated and Polyunsaturated is...

Question 9

Explain the metabolic processes that occur over days and weeks when the body is exposed to a low-carbohydrate, reduced-energy (kcal)diet. How would you respond to a bodybuilder who wonders if ketosis would be an appropriate dietary strategy given that he wants to lose as much body fat as he can?

Accepted Answer

When the body is exposed to a low-carboh

Question 10

The majority of energy for low- to moderate-intensity exercise will come from triglycerides stored in adipose and muscle cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Beta-oxidation is a series of four chemical steps during which two-carbon segments of fatty acids are cleaved from the fatty acid chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The person that would likely get the greatest benefit from taking an omega-3 supplement for the antiinflammatory properties is a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) athlete engaged in ultra-endurance activities 
B) athlete engaged in high-intensity activities 
C) person trained for moderate-intensity workouts 
D) untrained person 
A) athlete engaged in ultra-endurance activities 
B) athlete engaged in high-intensity activities 
C) person trained for moderate-intensity workouts 
D) untrained person

Question 13

After mobilization, circulation, and uptake into the cells, fatty acids are transported into the mitochondria where they go through an activation step.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In general, what amount of fat per day is recommended to athletes in training who are not trying to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 g\kg 
B) 1.0 to 3.0 g\kg 
C) 3.0 to 5.0 g\kg 
D) 5.0 to 7.0 g\kg 
A) 0.5 g\kg 
B) 1.0 to 3.0 g\kg 
C) 3.0 to 5.0 g\kg 
D) 5.0 to 7.0 g\kg

Question 15

Fat cannot be stored in muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The use of the word trans to describe double bonds between carbons refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a constant state of flux or transfer 
B) instability of the bonds resulting in chemical transitions 
C) groups that are on opposite sides 
D) groups that are on the same side 
A) a constant state of flux or transfer 
B) instability of the bonds resulting in chemical transitions 
C) groups that are on opposite sides 
D) groups that are on the same side

Question 17

With the onset of moderate-intensity, steady-state exercise, approximately how long does it take for fat oxidation to reach its maximal rate of activity?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 minutes 
B) 10 to 20 minutes 
C) 30 to 45 minutes 
D) At least one hour 
A) 1 to 2 minutes 
B) 10 to 20 minutes 
C) 30 to 45 minutes 
D) At least one hour

Question 18

An example of a lipoprotein that transports fat throughout the body is a chylomicron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What role does carnitine play in fat metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Transports fatty acids into the mitochondria 
B) Cleaves 2-unit carbons during beta-oxidation 
C) Activates lipoprotein lipase 
D) Carries free fatty acids in the blood 
A) Transports fatty acids into the mitochondria 
B) Cleaves 2-unit carbons during beta-oxidation 
C) Activates lipoprotein lipase 
D) Carries free fatty acids in the blood

Question 20

The majority of the dietary fat consumed will be incorporated into ____ for transport.

Accepted Answer

A) interstitial fluid 
B) lipoprotein-lipases 
C) chylomicrons 
D) albumin 
A) interstitial fluid 
B) lipoprotein-lipases 
C) chylomicrons 
D) albumin

Carnitine supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing fat metabolism and improve performance.

Explain why the recommendation often heard in health clubs-"you must burn fat to lose fat"-is faulty.

Medium-chain triglyceride supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing the percentage of energy obtained from fat and for sparing muscle glycogen.

Trans fatty acids are typically described as being ____.

People who chronically consume low-fat diets are highly likely to manifest an essential fatty acid deficiency.

Which of the following is a known effect of an inadequate intake of dietary fat in endurance and ultraendurance athletes?

Why would an endurance athlete limit the amount of fat in a pre-competition meal?

Explain the metabolic processes that occur over days and weeks when the body is exposed to a low-carbohydrate, reduced-energy (kcal)diet. How would you respond to a bodybuilder who wonders if ketosis would be an appropriate dietary strategy given that he wants to lose as much body fat as he can?

The majority of energy for low- to moderate-intensity exercise will come from triglycerides stored in adipose and muscle cells.

Beta-oxidation is a series of four chemical steps during which two-carbon segments of fatty acids are cleaved from the fatty acid chain.

The person that would likely get the greatest benefit from taking an omega-3 supplement for the antiinflammatory properties is a(n)____.

After mobilization, circulation, and uptake into the cells, fatty acids are transported into the mitochondria where they go through an activation step.

In general, what amount of fat per day is recommended to athletes in training who are not trying to lose weight?

Fat cannot be stored in muscle.

The use of the word trans to describe double bonds between carbons refers to ____.

With the onset of moderate-intensity, steady-state exercise, approximately how long does it take for fat oxidation to reach its maximal rate of activity?

An example of a lipoprotein that transports fat throughout the body is a chylomicron.

What role does carnitine play in fat metabolism?

The majority of the dietary fat consumed will be incorporated into ____ for transport.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters

Exam 6: Fats

Carnitine supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing fat metabolism and improve performance.

Explain why the recommendation often heard in health clubs-"you must burn fat to lose fat"-is faulty.

Medium-chain triglyceride supplements have been shown to be effective for increasing the percentage of energy obtained from fat and for sparing muscle glycogen.

Trans fatty acids are typically described as being ____.

People who chronically consume low-fat diets are highly likely to manifest an essential fatty acid deficiency.

Which of the following is a known effect of an inadequate intake of dietary fat in endurance and ultraendurance athletes?

Why would an endurance athlete limit the amount of fat in a pre-competition meal?

Explain the metabolic processes that occur over days and weeks when the body is exposed to a low-carbohydrate, reduced-energy (kcal)diet. How would you respond to a bodybuilder who wonders if ketosis would be an appropriate dietary strategy given that he wants to lose as much body fat as he can?

The majority of energy for low- to moderate-intensity exercise will come from triglycerides stored in adipose and muscle cells.

Beta-oxidation is a series of four chemical steps during which two-carbon segments of fatty acids are cleaved from the fatty acid chain.

The person that would likely get the greatest benefit from taking an omega-3 supplement for the antiinflammatory properties is a(n)____.

After mobilization, circulation, and uptake into the cells, fatty acids are transported into the mitochondria where they go through an activation step.

In general, what amount of fat per day is recommended to athletes in training who are not trying to lose weight?

Fat cannot be stored in muscle.

The use of the word trans to describe double bonds between carbons refers to ____.

With the onset of moderate-intensity, steady-state exercise, approximately how long does it take for fat oxidation to reach its maximal rate of activity?

An example of a lipoprotein that transports fat throughout the body is a chylomicron.

What role does carnitine play in fat metabolism?

The majority of the dietary fat consumed will be incorporated into ____ for transport.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters