Question 1

Aerobic metabolism can use glucose and fat, but not protein, to generate energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If you do not rest enough between exercise sessions, which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both fitness and performance will still improve. 
B)  Fitness, but not performance, will still improve. 
C)  Performance, but not fitness, will still improve. 
D)  Neither fitness nor performance will improve. 
A)  Both fitness and performance will still improve. 
B)  Fitness, but not performance, will still improve. 
C)  Performance, but not fitness, will still improve. 
D)  Neither fitness nor performance will improve.

Question 3

As compared to non-athletes, competitive athletes participating in strength sports may require extra protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

This diagram is an overview of the frequency of types of activities that are recommended to include in a fitness program. Josh is a 20 year old college student, who is interested in beginning a fitness program. For each section in this graph, provide an overview of the goal for each section and the types of activities that Josh can do to meet each goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This diagram is an overview of the...

Question 5

Of the following athletes, who is least likely to benefit from creatine supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body builder 
B)  Football player 
C)  Marathon runner 
D)  100 meter sprinter 
A)  Body builder 
B)  Football player 
C)  Marathon runner 
D)  100 meter sprinter

Question 6

Explain the interrelatedness of three points of the Female Athlete Triad.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the interrelatedness of three points of...

Question 7

Why is increasing the number of red blood cells an advantageous physiological change that occurs with aerobic training?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows oxygen to be transported to tissues. 
B)  It increases creatine phosphate concentration in muscles. 
C)  It allows more glycogen to be stored. 
D)  It prevents the breakdown of amino acids for fuel. 
A)  It allows oxygen to be transported to tissues. 
B)  It increases creatine phosphate concentration in muscles. 
C)  It allows more glycogen to be stored. 
D)  It prevents the breakdown of amino acids for fuel.

Question 8

Hyponatremia is a concern of marathon runners which can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking too much water during a marathon. 
B)  drinking too much fruit juice during a marathon. 
C)  eating too much carbohydrate prior to a marathon. 
D)  eating too much fat following a marathon. 
A)  drinking too much water during a marathon. 
B)  drinking too much fruit juice during a marathon. 
C)  eating too much carbohydrate prior to a marathon. 
D)  eating too much fat following a marathon.

Question 9

Aerobic exercise is considered to be at an intensity of _____ % of maximum heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-30% 
B)  40-70% 
C)  60-85% 
D)  90-100% 
A)  10-30% 
B)  40-70% 
C)  60-85% 
D)  90-100%

Question 10

To burn the most body fat possible during an exercise session, one should work in the "fat-burning zone".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding ATP production is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aerobic metabolism requires oxygen. 
B)  Carbohydrates, fats, and protein can be used to product ATP. 
C)  Most ATP is produced in the mitochondria. 
D)  The majority of ATP is produced by anaerobic metabolism. 
A)  Aerobic metabolism requires oxygen. 
B)  Carbohydrates, fats, and protein can be used to product ATP. 
C)  Most ATP is produced in the mitochondria. 
D)  The majority of ATP is produced by anaerobic metabolism.

Question 12

The major differences between the nutritional needs of a serious athlete and those of a causal exerciser are the amount of _____ required.

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids and glycogen 
B)  total energy and water 
C)  total energy and amino acids 
D)  water and iron 
A)  amino acids and glycogen 
B)  total energy and water 
C)  total energy and amino acids 
D)  water and iron

Question 13

Which of the following body systems is not strengthened by aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular 
B)  Endocrine 
C)  Respiratory 
D)  Cardiovascular and respiratory 
A)  Cardiovascular 
B)  Endocrine 
C)  Respiratory 
D)  Cardiovascular and respiratory

Question 14

Based on this visual, which of the following statements about metabolism is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP is produced in the cells by anaerobic metabolism when no oxygen is available. 
B)  Anaerobic metabolism utilizes all sources of fuel. 
C)  Fatty acids can be converted to acetyl-CoA for ATP production. 
D)  The majority of ATP is produced by aerobic metabolism. 
A)  ATP is produced in the cells by anaerobic metabolism when no oxygen is available. 
B)  Anaerobic metabolism utilizes all sources of fuel. 
C)  Fatty acids can be converted to acetyl-CoA for ATP production. 
D)  The majority of ATP is produced by aerobic metabolism.

Question 15

Aerobic training _____the size and _____ the number of mitochondria in cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases, decreases 
B)  decreases, increases 
C)  increases, decreases 
D)  increases, increases 
A)  decreases, decreases 
B)  decreases, increases 
C)  increases, decreases 
D)  increases, increases

Question 16

Explain how someone who uses energy drinks for athletic performance could be at a higher risk for dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Someone who uses energy drinks for athle

Question 17

Adam has been push mowing his yard on a very hot and humid day for almost 90 minutes now. He is feeling faint and disoriented and is sweating profusely. When he checked his pulse, he noticed that it was weak but rapid. Based on this scenario, Adam is most likely experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat cramps 
B)  Heat exhaustion 
C)  Heat stroke 
D)  Sports anemia 
A)  Heat cramps 
B)  Heat exhaustion 
C)  Heat stroke 
D)  Sports anemia

Question 18

What is caffeine intoxication? What are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine intoxication, also known as caf

Question 19

Athletes who restrict their intake in order to maintain a low body weight may be at risk for micronutrient deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Physical performance is improved by consuming a very low fat diet (less than 10% of calories) for endurance athletes (marathon runners).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Aerobic metabolism can use glucose and fat, but not protein, to generate energy.

If you do not rest enough between exercise sessions, which of the following statements is correct?

As compared to non-athletes, competitive athletes participating in strength sports may require extra protein.

Of the following athletes, who is least likely to benefit from creatine supplements?

Explain the interrelatedness of three points of the Female Athlete Triad.

Why is increasing the number of red blood cells an advantageous physiological change that occurs with aerobic training?

Hyponatremia is a concern of marathon runners which can be caused by

Aerobic exercise is considered to be at an intensity of _____ % of maximum heart rate.

To burn the most body fat possible during an exercise session, one should work in the "fat-burning zone".

Which of the following statements regarding ATP production is FALSE?

The major differences between the nutritional needs of a serious athlete and those of a causal exerciser are the amount of _____ required.

Which of the following body systems is not strengthened by aerobic exercise?

Based on this visual, which of the following statements about metabolism is FALSE?

Aerobic training _the size and _ the number of mitochondria in cells.

Explain how someone who uses energy drinks for athletic performance could be at a higher risk for dehydration.

Adam has been push mowing his yard on a very hot and humid day for almost 90 minutes now. He is feeling faint and disoriented and is sweating profusely. When he checked his pulse, he noticed that it was weak but rapid. Based on this scenario, Adam is most likely experiencing which of the following?

What is caffeine intoxication? What are the symptoms?

Athletes who restrict their intake in order to maintain a low body weight may be at risk for micronutrient deficiencies.

Physical performance is improved by consuming a very low fat diet (less than 10% of calories) for endurance athletes (marathon runners).

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Aerobic metabolism can use glucose and fat, but not protein, to generate energy.

If you do not rest enough between exercise sessions, which of the following statements is correct?

As compared to non-athletes, competitive athletes participating in strength sports may require extra protein.

Of the following athletes, who is least likely to benefit from creatine supplements?

Explain the interrelatedness of three points of the Female Athlete Triad.

Why is increasing the number of red blood cells an advantageous physiological change that occurs with aerobic training?

Hyponatremia is a concern of marathon runners which can be caused by

Aerobic exercise is considered to be at an intensity of _____ % of maximum heart rate.

To burn the most body fat possible during an exercise session, one should work in the "fat-burning zone".

Which of the following statements regarding ATP production is FALSE?

The major differences between the nutritional needs of a serious athlete and those of a causal exerciser are the amount of _____ required.

Which of the following body systems is not strengthened by aerobic exercise?

Based on this visual, which of the following statements about metabolism is FALSE?

Aerobic training _____the size and _____ the number of mitochondria in cells.

Explain how someone who uses energy drinks for athletic performance could be at a higher risk for dehydration.

Adam has been push mowing his yard on a very hot and humid day for almost 90 minutes now. He is feeling faint and disoriented and is sweating profusely. When he checked his pulse, he noticed that it was weak but rapid. Based on this scenario, Adam is most likely experiencing which of the following?

What is caffeine intoxication? What are the symptoms?

Athletes who restrict their intake in order to maintain a low body weight may be at risk for micronutrient deficiencies.

Physical performance is improved by consuming a very low fat diet (less than 10% of calories) for endurance athletes (marathon runners).

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters

Aerobic training _the size and _ the number of mitochondria in cells.