Question 1

The majority of the research findings backing up the effectiveness of ergogenic aids have been shown to be

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate to judge the effectiveness of these products. 
B)  of low quality and of high risk for bias. 
C)  meeting the minimum standards set by the Federal Trade Commission (FT
C) . 
D)  placebo studies that put patients' health at risk. 
A)  adequate to judge the effectiveness of these products. 
B)  of low quality and of high risk for bias. 
C)  meeting the minimum standards set by the Federal Trade Commission (FT
C) . 
D)  placebo studies that put patients' health at risk.

Question 2

What does the most recent research evidence suggest about the effectiveness of beta-alanine as an ergogenic aid?

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A)  It stimulates the central nervous system. 
B)  It delays the onset of muscle fatigue. 
C)  It has no effect on athletic performance. 
D)  The health risks of beta-alanine outweigh its effectiveness as an ergogenic aid. 
A)  It stimulates the central nervous system. 
B)  It delays the onset of muscle fatigue. 
C)  It has no effect on athletic performance. 
D)  The health risks of beta-alanine outweigh its effectiveness as an ergogenic aid.

Question 3

Carnitine and chromium supplements are both marketed as

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A)  muscle builders. 
B)  testosterone producers. 
C)  speed enhancers. 
D)  fat burners. 
A)  muscle builders. 
B)  testosterone producers. 
C)  speed enhancers. 
D)  fat burners.

Question 4

Because fat is metabolized rapidly, it is a good fuel source for high-intensity, short-duration exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Anaerobic means

Accepted Answer

A)  with oxygen. 
B)  without oxygen. 
C)  with glucose. 
D)  without glucose. 
A)  with oxygen. 
B)  without oxygen. 
C)  with glucose. 
D)  without glucose.

Question 6

Anabolic steroids are illegal in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The body draws most of its fuel for long hikes and other low-intensity, long-duration activities from

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A)  fat. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  ATP. 
D)  glycogen. 
A)  fat. 
B)  carbohydrates. 
C)  ATP. 
D)  glycogen.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the recommended simple sugar intake for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most athletes should eliminate all sugar from the diet. 
B)  Most athletes should keep sugar intake to less than 5% of total daily energy intake. 
C)  Most athletes should keep sugar intake to less than 10% of total daily energy intake. 
D)  Sugar should not be restricted in the athlete's diet because it provides a good source of carbohydrate for the working muscle. 
A)  Most athletes should eliminate all sugar from the diet. 
B)  Most athletes should keep sugar intake to less than 5% of total daily energy intake. 
C)  Most athletes should keep sugar intake to less than 10% of total daily energy intake. 
D)  Sugar should not be restricted in the athlete's diet because it provides a good source of carbohydrate for the working muscle.

Question 9

What type of metabolism supports physical activity that lasts more than 3 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  fatty acid 
A)  anaerobic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  fatty acid

Question 10

Which of the following types of training would most improve the body's ability to use lactic acid as an energy source?

Accepted Answer

A)  sprinting 
B)  deadlifting heavy weights 
C)  long-distance cycling 
D)  squats 
A)  sprinting 
B)  deadlifting heavy weights 
C)  long-distance cycling 
D)  squats

Question 11

How does regular aerobic exercise promote cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

A)  It makes the heart muscle work against resistance. 
B)  It lengthens cardiac muscles. 
C)  It works large muscle groups and increases the body's use of oxygen. 
D)  It increases the flexibility of large muscle groups. 
A)  It makes the heart muscle work against resistance. 
B)  It lengthens cardiac muscles. 
C)  It works large muscle groups and increases the body's use of oxygen. 
D)  It increases the flexibility of large muscle groups.

Question 12

Andrea thinks that carbohydrate loading could be beneficial to her. Which of the following statements is NOT True about this practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate loading is appropriate in endurance activities such as a marathon. 
B)  Carbohydrate loading may cause gastrointestinal distress. 
C)  Carbohydrate loading maximizes glycogen stores. 
D)  Carbohydrate loading is most beneficial to baseball and football players. 
A)  Carbohydrate loading is appropriate in endurance activities such as a marathon. 
B)  Carbohydrate loading may cause gastrointestinal distress. 
C)  Carbohydrate loading maximizes glycogen stores. 
D)  Carbohydrate loading is most beneficial to baseball and football players.

Question 13

Identify and describe at least four deceptive tactics used to advertise ergogenic aids.

Accepted Answer

1. False claims of effectiveness: Some a

Question 14

Regular physical activity can increase HDL-cholesterol and lower triglycerides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The general term that describes a substance that builds muscle and increases strength is

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo. 
B)  anaerobic. 
C)  aerobic. 
D)  anabolic. 
A)  placebo. 
B)  anaerobic. 
C)  aerobic. 
D)  anabolic.

Question 16

People who regularly engage in physical activity are most likely to be motivated by

Accepted Answer

A)  the desire to improve appearance. 
B)  financial incentives. 
C)  intrinsic factors. 
D)  extrinsic motivators. 
A)  the desire to improve appearance. 
B)  financial incentives. 
C)  intrinsic factors. 
D)  extrinsic motivators.

Question 17

The amount of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) stored in a muscle cell will fuel the muscle's activity for a maximum of

Accepted Answer

A)  3 seconds. 
B)  3 minutes. 
C)  3 hours. 
D)  3 days. 
A)  3 seconds. 
B)  3 minutes. 
C)  3 hours. 
D)  3 days.

Question 18

Claire is 28 years old and consistently does moderate-intensity aerobic exercise three to five days a week. The maximal heart rate that she should aim for that falls within her optimal aerobic training range is

Accepted Answer

A)  120 bpm. 
B)  134 bpm. 
C)  188 bpm. 
D)  198 bpm. 
A)  120 bpm. 
B)  134 bpm. 
C)  188 bpm. 
D)  198 bpm.

Question 19

Which of the following individuals do NOT need to have a medical evaluation prior to beginning an exercise regimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jack, a 65-year-old man with diabetes 
B)  Betty, a 45-year-old woman who is healthy but inactive 
C)  Frank, a 40-year-old man who is healthy but inactive 
D)  Sylvia, a 30-year-old woman with asthma 
A)  Jack, a 65-year-old man with diabetes 
B)  Betty, a 45-year-old woman who is healthy but inactive 
C)  Frank, a 40-year-old man who is healthy but inactive 
D)  Sylvia, a 30-year-old woman with asthma

Question 20

The process in which carbohydrates break down to provide quick energy to the body is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  glycolysis. 
B)  pyruvysis. 
C)  creatinosis. 
D)  acidosis. 
A)  glycolysis. 
B)  pyruvysis. 
C)  creatinosis. 
D)  acidosis.

The majority of the research findings backing up the effectiveness of ergogenic aids have been shown to be

What does the most recent research evidence suggest about the effectiveness of beta-alanine as an ergogenic aid?

Carnitine and chromium supplements are both marketed as

Because fat is metabolized rapidly, it is a good fuel source for high-intensity, short-duration exercise.

Anaerobic means

Anabolic steroids are illegal in the United States.

The body draws most of its fuel for long hikes and other low-intensity, long-duration activities from

Which of the following best describes the recommended simple sugar intake for athletes?

What type of metabolism supports physical activity that lasts more than 3 minutes?

Which of the following types of training would most improve the body's ability to use lactic acid as an energy source?

How does regular aerobic exercise promote cardiovascular health?

Andrea thinks that carbohydrate loading could be beneficial to her. Which of the following statements is NOT True about this practice?

Identify and describe at least four deceptive tactics used to advertise ergogenic aids.

Regular physical activity can increase HDL-cholesterol and lower triglycerides.

The general term that describes a substance that builds muscle and increases strength is

People who regularly engage in physical activity are most likely to be motivated by

The amount of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) stored in a muscle cell will fuel the muscle's activity for a maximum of

Claire is 28 years old and consistently does moderate-intensity aerobic exercise three to five days a week. The maximal heart rate that she should aim for that falls within her optimal aerobic training range is

Which of the following individuals do NOT need to have a medical evaluation prior to beginning an exercise regimen?

The process in which carbohydrates break down to provide quick energy to the body is known as

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The majority of the research findings backing up the effectiveness of ergogenic aids have been shown to be

What does the most recent research evidence suggest about the effectiveness of beta-alanine as an ergogenic aid?

Carnitine and chromium supplements are both marketed as

Because fat is metabolized rapidly, it is a good fuel source for high-intensity, short-duration exercise.

Anaerobic means

Anabolic steroids are illegal in the United States.

The body draws most of its fuel for long hikes and other low-intensity, long-duration activities from

Which of the following best describes the recommended simple sugar intake for athletes?

What type of metabolism supports physical activity that lasts more than 3 minutes?

Which of the following types of training would most improve the body's ability to use lactic acid as an energy source?

How does regular aerobic exercise promote cardiovascular health?

Andrea thinks that carbohydrate loading could be beneficial to her. Which of the following statements is NOT True about this practice?

Identify and describe at least four deceptive tactics used to advertise ergogenic aids.

Regular physical activity can increase HDL-cholesterol and lower triglycerides.

The general term that describes a substance that builds muscle and increases strength is

People who regularly engage in physical activity are most likely to be motivated by

The amount of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) stored in a muscle cell will fuel the muscle's activity for a maximum of

Claire is 28 years old and consistently does moderate-intensity aerobic exercise three to five days a week. The maximal heart rate that she should aim for that falls within her optimal aerobic training range is

Which of the following individuals do NOT need to have a medical evaluation prior to beginning an exercise regimen?

The process in which carbohydrates break down to provide quick energy to the body is known as

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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