Question 1

Which of the following athletes are at risk of beginning an exercise session already dehydrated? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrestler preparing to qualify for a weight class 
B)  Body builder participating in a competition in the next few days 
C)  Long-distance swimmer 
D)  Football player participating in regular season practices 
E)  Track sprinter participating in four different events 
A)  Wrestler preparing to qualify for a weight class 
B)  Body builder participating in a competition in the next few days 
C)  Long-distance swimmer 
D)  Football player participating in regular season practices 
E)  Track sprinter participating in four different events

Question 2

Mild dehydration, or a 1% to 2% loss of body weight during an exercise session, is considered to be normal and should not raise significant concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Dehydration characterized by a loss of greater than 2% body weight will have a significant impact on muscular strength and anaerobic function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements correctly describe gender differences related to hydration status? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Women have a lower metabolic rate during exercise. 
B)  The amount of water and electrolytes retained by the kidney during exercise is about the same regardless of gender. 
C)  Men have lower electrolyte losses than women during exercise. 
D)  Men are at greater risk of developing hyponatremia. 
E)  Women have lower sweat rates than men during exercise. 
A)  Women have a lower metabolic rate during exercise. 
B)  The amount of water and electrolytes retained by the kidney during exercise is about the same regardless of gender. 
C)  Men have lower electrolyte losses than women during exercise. 
D)  Men are at greater risk of developing hyponatremia. 
E)  Women have lower sweat rates than men during exercise.

Question 5

Which of the following factors could increase sweat rate significantly enough that the likelihood of dehydration might occur during a training session? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercising at a high intensity for a long period of time 
B)  Exercising in cool but humid conditions 
C)  Exercise in long sleeves made of a breathable material 
D)  Exercising in a helmet and shoulder pads 
E)  Exercising in hot and/or humid conditions 
A)  Exercising at a high intensity for a long period of time 
B)  Exercising in cool but humid conditions 
C)  Exercise in long sleeves made of a breathable material 
D)  Exercising in a helmet and shoulder pads 
E)  Exercising in hot and/or humid conditions

Question 6

In research conducted on marathon runners, what factor proved to be the best predictor of hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender of the runner 
B)  Weight gain at the end of the race 
C)  Time in which the race was completed 
D)  Body mass 
A)  Gender of the runner 
B)  Weight gain at the end of the race 
C)  Time in which the race was completed 
D)  Body mass

Question 7

Heat cramps have traditionally been attributed to ________. However, current research suggests that muscle cramps are more likely the result of __________.

Accepted Answer

The current hypothesis about cramps is

Question 8

Which of the following factors may result in decreased fluid intake significant enough to lead to dehydration? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dislike of the taste of the available beverage 
B)  Inaccessibility 
C)  Inability to tolerate high fluid intake without experiencing gastrointestinal upset 
D)  Lack of education 
E)  Inappropriate temperature of fluid consumed 
A)  Dislike of the taste of the available beverage 
B)  Inaccessibility 
C)  Inability to tolerate high fluid intake without experiencing gastrointestinal upset 
D)  Lack of education 
E)  Inappropriate temperature of fluid consumed

Question 9

A person with a higher body fat percentage will carry a higher percentage of their body weight as water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the example with method of heat transfer appropriate .
-A cross-country runner running outdoors where the temperature is less than 97.6°F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Evaporation 
A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Evaporation

Question 11

Moderate caffeine intake of as little as 240 mg/day, or approximately 2 cups of coffee, can lead to dehydration due to its diuretic effects but may also provide a performance benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What condition results when the body loses heat faster than it is able to generate it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothermia 
B)  Hyperthermia 
C)  Hyponatremia 
D)  Hyperglycemia 
A)  Hypothermia 
B)  Hyperthermia 
C)  Hyponatremia 
D)  Hyperglycemia

Question 13

What recommendation would you make to an athlete who is participating in a full-weekend soccer training camp?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume 12 ounces of a sports drink every 2 hours for 2 to 3 days prior to the camp. 
B)  Limit carbohydrate consumption to less than 40% of total calories in the week prior to camp to avoid bloating. 
C)  Put a little extra salt on food for 2 to 3 days prior to the camp. 
D)  Limit fat and protein consumption to no more than 60% of total calories for 2 to 3 days prior to camp. 
A)  Consume 12 ounces of a sports drink every 2 hours for 2 to 3 days prior to the camp. 
B)  Limit carbohydrate consumption to less than 40% of total calories in the week prior to camp to avoid bloating. 
C)  Put a little extra salt on food for 2 to 3 days prior to the camp. 
D)  Limit fat and protein consumption to no more than 60% of total calories for 2 to 3 days prior to camp.

Question 14

Which of the following methods does the body use to regulate temperature? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superficial direction of warm blood 
B)  Decreased heart rate and stroke volume 
C)  Vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels 
D)  Increased sweat production 
E)  Decreased diuresis 
A)  Superficial direction of warm blood 
B)  Decreased heart rate and stroke volume 
C)  Vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels 
D)  Increased sweat production 
E)  Decreased diuresis

Question 15

What physiological effects occur when the body experiences cold stress? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood is shunted superficially to promote shivering. 
B)  Urine production is increased. 
C)  Incentive to drink is minimized. 
D)  Risk of hyponatremia increases. 
E)  Respiratory fluid loss increases. 
A)  Blood is shunted superficially to promote shivering. 
B)  Urine production is increased. 
C)  Incentive to drink is minimized. 
D)  Risk of hyponatremia increases. 
E)  Respiratory fluid loss increases.

Question 16

Which of the following persons is more likely to suffer from hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-year-old male 
B)  17-year-old female 
C)  30-year-old female 
D)  70-year-old male 
A)  10-year-old male 
B)  17-year-old female 
C)  30-year-old female 
D)  70-year-old male

Which of the following athletes are at risk of beginning an exercise session already dehydrated? Select all that apply.

Mild dehydration, or a 1% to 2% loss of body weight during an exercise session, is considered to be normal and should not raise significant concern.

Dehydration characterized by a loss of greater than 2% body weight will have a significant impact on muscular strength and anaerobic function.

Which of the following statements correctly describe gender differences related to hydration status? Select all that apply.

Which of the following factors could increase sweat rate significantly enough that the likelihood of dehydration might occur during a training session? Select all that apply.

In research conducted on marathon runners, what factor proved to be the best predictor of hyponatremia?

Heat cramps have traditionally been attributed to . However, current research suggests that muscle cramps are more likely the result of __.

Which of the following factors may result in decreased fluid intake significant enough to lead to dehydration? Select all that apply.

A person with a higher body fat percentage will carry a higher percentage of their body weight as water.

Match the example with method of heat transfer appropriate . -A cross-country runner running outdoors where the temperature is less than 97.6°F.

Moderate caffeine intake of as little as 240 mg/day, or approximately 2 cups of coffee, can lead to dehydration due to its diuretic effects but may also provide a performance benefit.

What condition results when the body loses heat faster than it is able to generate it?

What recommendation would you make to an athlete who is participating in a full-weekend soccer training camp?

Which of the following methods does the body use to regulate temperature? Select all that apply.

What physiological effects occur when the body experiences cold stress? Select all that apply.

Which of the following persons is more likely to suffer from hyponatremia?

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Exam 8: Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance

Which of the following athletes are at risk of beginning an exercise session already dehydrated? Select all that apply.

Mild dehydration, or a 1% to 2% loss of body weight during an exercise session, is considered to be normal and should not raise significant concern.

Dehydration characterized by a loss of greater than 2% body weight will have a significant impact on muscular strength and anaerobic function.

Which of the following statements correctly describe gender differences related to hydration status? Select all that apply.

Which of the following factors could increase sweat rate significantly enough that the likelihood of dehydration might occur during a training session? Select all that apply.

In research conducted on marathon runners, what factor proved to be the best predictor of hyponatremia?

Heat cramps have traditionally been attributed to ________. However, current research suggests that muscle cramps are more likely the result of __________.

Which of the following factors may result in decreased fluid intake significant enough to lead to dehydration? Select all that apply.

A person with a higher body fat percentage will carry a higher percentage of their body weight as water.

Match the example with method of heat transfer appropriate . -A cross-country runner running outdoors where the temperature is less than 97.6°F.

Moderate caffeine intake of as little as 240 mg/day, or approximately 2 cups of coffee, can lead to dehydration due to its diuretic effects but may also provide a performance benefit.

What condition results when the body loses heat faster than it is able to generate it?

What recommendation would you make to an athlete who is participating in a full-weekend soccer training camp?

Which of the following methods does the body use to regulate temperature? Select all that apply.

What physiological effects occur when the body experiences cold stress? Select all that apply.

Which of the following persons is more likely to suffer from hyponatremia?

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water

Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance

Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

Nutritional Supplements and Ergongenic Aids

Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury

Eating and Exercise Disorders

Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

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Heat cramps have traditionally been attributed to . However, current research suggests that muscle cramps are more likely the result of __.