Question 1

The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is a method for estimating

Accepted Answer

A) energy expenditure by monitoring maximal oxygen consumption in response to exercise. 
B) exercise intensity by monitoring heart rate. 
C) exercise duration by monitoring heart rate. 
D) time to exhaustion by monitoring glycogen stores in response to exercise. 
E) anaerobic glycolysis by monitoring lactic acid production. 
A) energy expenditure by monitoring maximal oxygen consumption in response to exercise. 
B) exercise intensity by monitoring heart rate. 
C) exercise duration by monitoring heart rate. 
D) time to exhaustion by monitoring glycogen stores in response to exercise. 
E) anaerobic glycolysis by monitoring lactic acid production.

Question 2

Recommended carbohydrate intake for one hour per day of moderate-intensity endurance training is

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 4 g per kg body weight per day. 
B) 5 to 7 g per kg body weight per day. 
C) 7 to 10 g per kg body weight per day. 
D) 10 to 12 g per kg body weight per day. 
E) 12 to 15 g per kg body weight per day. 
A) 1 to 4 g per kg body weight per day. 
B) 5 to 7 g per kg body weight per day. 
C) 7 to 10 g per kg body weight per day. 
D) 10 to 12 g per kg body weight per day. 
E) 12 to 15 g per kg body weight per day.

Question 3

The end product of anaerobic metabolism is

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A) glucose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) pyruvate. 
D) lactate. 
E) creatine phosphatE. 
A) glucose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) pyruvate. 
D) lactate. 
E) creatine phosphatE.

Question 4

Nutritional ergogenic aids are

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A) substances believed to promote weight loss. 
B) substances believed to improve athletic performance. 
C) substances believed to reduce disease risk. 
D) substances believed to enhance academic performance. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) substances believed to promote weight loss. 
B) substances believed to improve athletic performance. 
C) substances believed to reduce disease risk. 
D) substances believed to enhance academic performance. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 5

The body's store of glycogen can fuel high-intensity exercise for

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A) 15 to 20 minutes. 
B) 30 to 60 minutes. 
C) 1.5 to 2.5 hours. 
D) 12 hours. 
E) 24 hours. 
A) 15 to 20 minutes. 
B) 30 to 60 minutes. 
C) 1.5 to 2.5 hours. 
D) 12 hours. 
E) 24 hours.

Question 6

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for an endurance athlete? Explain how carbohydrate loading is accomplished.

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate loading, also known as glyc

Question 7

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 65% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) mostly carbohydrate 
B) mostly fat 
C) carbohydrate and fat equally 
D) mostly creatine phosphate 
E) mostly protein 
A) mostly carbohydrate 
B) mostly fat 
C) carbohydrate and fat equally 
D) mostly creatine phosphate 
E) mostly protein

Question 8

Consuming carbohydrates during the first few hours after exercise maximizes

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A) weight loss. 
B) fat storage. 
C) muscle mass. 
D) glycogen storage. 
E) conversion of carbohydrates to protein. 
A) weight loss. 
B) fat storage. 
C) muscle mass. 
D) glycogen storage. 
E) conversion of carbohydrates to protein.

Question 9

Jane is participating in a half-marathon.Provide recommendations for water intake before,during,and after the event to prevent risk of dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Before the half-marathon, it is importan

Question 10

Which list shows energy systems in the correct order of fastest to slowest rate of ATP production?

Accepted Answer

A) glycolysis,glucose oxidation,fat oxidation,phosphagen 
B) glucose oxidation,phosphagen,glycolysis,fat oxidation 
C) fat oxidation,glucose oxidation,glycolysis,phosphagen 
D) phosphagen,glycolysis,glucose oxidation,fat oxidation 
E) glycolysis,fat oxidation,glucose oxidation,phosphagen 
A) glycolysis,glucose oxidation,fat oxidation,phosphagen 
B) glucose oxidation,phosphagen,glycolysis,fat oxidation 
C) fat oxidation,glucose oxidation,glycolysis,phosphagen 
D) phosphagen,glycolysis,glucose oxidation,fat oxidation 
E) glycolysis,fat oxidation,glucose oxidation,phosphagen

Question 11

The major energy system used during 30 to 60 seconds of maximal intensity exercise is

Accepted Answer

A) ATP-Cr. 
B) anaerobic glycolysis. 
C) aerobic glycolysis. 
D) both ATP-Cr and aerobic glycolysis. 
E) both anaerobic glycolysis and aerobic glycolysis. 
A) ATP-Cr. 
B) anaerobic glycolysis. 
C) aerobic glycolysis. 
D) both ATP-Cr and aerobic glycolysis. 
E) both anaerobic glycolysis and aerobic glycolysis.

Question 12

Glycogen is stored in the

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A) heart and skeletal muscles. 
B) liver and adipose tissue. 
C) liver and skeletal muscles. 
D) brain and heart. 
E) heart and kidneys. 
A) heart and skeletal muscles. 
B) liver and adipose tissue. 
C) liver and skeletal muscles. 
D) brain and heart. 
E) heart and kidneys.

Question 13

A benefit of a diet high in carbohydrates is

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing lactic acid build-up to prevent muscle fatigue. 
B) changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to prevent muscle fatigue. 
C) changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to spare muscle glycogen. 
D) changing carbohydrates into protein in the muscle to spare muscle protein. 
E) increasing muscle glycogen storage to prevent muscle fatiguE. 
A) decreasing lactic acid build-up to prevent muscle fatigue. 
B) changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to prevent muscle fatigue. 
C) changing carbohydrates into fat in the muscle to spare muscle glycogen. 
D) changing carbohydrates into protein in the muscle to spare muscle protein. 
E) increasing muscle glycogen storage to prevent muscle fatiguE.

Question 14

What is the major fuel used during low-intensity activity?

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) carbohydrates 
C) proteins 
D) lactate 
E) creatine phosphate 
A) fat 
B) carbohydrates 
C) proteins 
D) lactate 
E) creatine phosphate

Question 15

The body's store of glycogen provides how many calories?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 1,000 
C) 2,000 
D) 2,500 
E) 5,000 
A) 500 
B) 1,000 
C) 2,000 
D) 2,500 
E) 5,000

Question 16

Creatine monohydrate supplementation has been shown to improve

Accepted Answer

A) short-duration anaerobic activity. 
B) short-duration aerobic activity. 
C) long-duration aerobic activity. 
D) long-duration glucose oxidation activity. 
E) long-duration fat oxidation activity. 
A) short-duration anaerobic activity. 
B) short-duration aerobic activity. 
C) long-duration aerobic activity. 
D) long-duration glucose oxidation activity. 
E) long-duration fat oxidation activity.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes anaerobic glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

A) slow ATP production for a long duration 
B) slow ATP production for a short duration 
C) fast ATP production for a long duration 
D) fast ATP production for a short duration 
E) fast ATP production in high amounts 
A) slow ATP production for a long duration 
B) slow ATP production for a short duration 
C) fast ATP production for a long duration 
D) fast ATP production for a short duration 
E) fast ATP production in high amounts

Question 18

The fuel source for the phosphagen system is

Accepted Answer

A) glucose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) protein. 
D) creatine phosphate. 
E) fatty acids. 
A) glucose. 
B) glycogen. 
C) protein. 
D) creatine phosphate. 
E) fatty acids.

Question 19

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 25% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) mostly carbohydrate 
B) mostly fat 
C) carbohydrate and fat equally 
D) mostly creatine phosphate 
E) mostly protein 
A) mostly carbohydrate 
B) mostly fat 
C) carbohydrate and fat equally 
D) mostly creatine phosphate 
E) mostly protein

Question 20

Which is an example of resistance exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) ice skating 
B) long-distance running 
C) yoga 
D) biking 
E) weight lifting 
A) ice skating 
B) long-distance running 
C) yoga 
D) biking 
E) weight lifting

Exam 16: Fitness and Sports Nutrition

The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is a method for estimating

Recommended carbohydrate intake for one hour per day of moderate-intensity endurance training is

The end product of anaerobic metabolism is

Nutritional ergogenic aids are

The body's store of glycogen can fuel high-intensity exercise for

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for an endurance athlete? Explain how carbohydrate loading is accomplished.

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 65% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

Consuming carbohydrates during the first few hours after exercise maximizes

Jane is participating in a half-marathon.Provide recommendations for water intake before,during,and after the event to prevent risk of dehydration.

Which list shows energy systems in the correct order of fastest to slowest rate of ATP production?

The major energy system used during 30 to 60 seconds of maximal intensity exercise is

Glycogen is stored in the

A benefit of a diet high in carbohydrates is

What is the major fuel used during low-intensity activity?

The body's store of glycogen provides how many calories?

Creatine monohydrate supplementation has been shown to improve

Which of the following best describes anaerobic glycolysis?

The fuel source for the phosphagen system is

What fuel source is Jan using if she exercises at 25% of her maximum aerobic capacity?

Which is an example of resistance exercise?

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