Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The first three to six weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. 
B) When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone. 
C) Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining. 
D) A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities. 
A) The first three to six weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. 
B) When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone. 
C) Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining. 
D) A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities.

Question 2

Which of the following activities metabolizes the highest percentage of carbohydrate as a fuel source?

Accepted Answer

A) Walking for 1 hour 
B) Hard cycling for 1 hour 
C) Running the 200-meter hurdles 
D) Lifting weights for 30 minutes 
A) Walking for 1 hour 
B) Hard cycling for 1 hour 
C) Running the 200-meter hurdles 
D) Lifting weights for 30 minutes

Question 3

Which of the following ergogenic aids is categorized as "Impermissible" by the NCAA and,therefore,cannot be provided to student-athletes by the athletics department but may be purchased by the student athlete.

Accepted Answer

A) High-protein supplements 
B) Energy bars 
C) Spₒᵣts dᵣᵢnks 
D) Vitamin supplements 
A) High-protein supplements 
B) Energy bars 
C) Spₒᵣts dᵣᵢnks 
D) Vitamin supplements

Question 4

The primary electrolytes in sports drinks are sodium and phosphorus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Raw eggs 
B) Protein supplements 
C) Ripe avocados 
D) Low-fat chocolate milk 
A) Raw eggs 
B) Protein supplements 
C) Ripe avocados 
D) Low-fat chocolate milk

Question 6

Risk of bone fractures may increase for athletes who train primarily indoors and follow vegetarian diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The oxygen energy system does not produce ATP. 
B) Gram per gram,sugars supply more energy than fats. 
C) The lactic acid energy system requires large quantities of oxygen to function properly. 
D) While at rest,a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP. 
A) The oxygen energy system does not produce ATP. 
B) Gram per gram,sugars supply more energy than fats. 
C) The lactic acid energy system requires large quantities of oxygen to function properly. 
D) While at rest,a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP.

Question 8

All of the following are common ingredients in sports drinks EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) caffeine 
B) water 
C) electrolytes 
D) simple carbohydrates 
A) caffeine 
B) water 
C) electrolytes 
D) simple carbohydrates

Question 9

Weight lifting,push-ups,and lunges are examples of ________ exercises that develop muscle strength and muscle endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) resistance 
B) aerobic 
C) flexibility 
D) balance 
A) resistance 
B) aerobic 
C) flexibility 
D) balance

Question 10

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the dietary needs of an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) Body composition 
B) Type of training 
C) Environmental conditions 
D) Ethnicity 
A) Body composition 
B) Type of training 
C) Environmental conditions 
D) Ethnicity

Question 11

Which vitamin is most important for preserving bone health in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin E 
D) Iron 
A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin C 
C) Vitamin E 
D) Iron

Question 12

Juliana (140 lbs)is a resistance athlete who trains five to six days per week for at least an hour.   According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,her minimal intake of protein should be approximately ________ g daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 76 
B) 130 
C) 96 
D) 59 
A) 76 
B) 130 
C) 96 
D) 59

Question 13

Which energy system is most active during short bursts of high-intensity activity?

Accepted Answer

A) PCr-ATP energy system 
B) Lactic acid energy system 
C) Aerobic energy system 
D) Exercise energy system 
A) PCr-ATP energy system 
B) Lactic acid energy system 
C) Aerobic energy system 
D) Exercise energy system

Question 14

Recommended sports drinks contain about ________ g of carbohydrate per 12-ounce serving.

Accepted Answer

A) 14 
B) 21 
C) 35 
D) 28 
A) 14 
B) 21 
C) 35 
D) 28

Question 15

Endurance athletes who engage in at least one hour of moderate to high-intensity exercise should consume ________ of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 to 10 grams 
B) 2 to 4 grams 
C) 4 to 7 grams 
D) 9 to 12 grams 
A) 6 to 10 grams 
B) 2 to 4 grams 
C) 4 to 7 grams 
D) 9 to 12 grams

Question 16

Many sports organizations have banned the use of ________ by athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) colloidal ligands 
B) herbal extracts 
C) anabolic steroids 
D) branched-chain amino acids 
A) colloidal ligands 
B) herbal extracts 
C) anabolic steroids 
D) branched-chain amino acids

Question 17

Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

Accepted Answer

A) 3000 kcal 
B) 4000 kcal 
C) 5000 kcal 
D) 6000 kcal 
A) 3000 kcal 
B) 4000 kcal 
C) 5000 kcal 
D) 6000 kcal

Question 18

Which of the following does not generally contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Following a low-calorie diet 
B) Following a vegan diet 
C) Training for an endurance event,such as a marathon 
D) Lifting weights five to six days per week 
A) Following a low-calorie diet 
B) Following a vegan diet 
C) Training for an endurance event,such as a marathon 
D) Lifting weights five to six days per week

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
B) During high-intensity exercise,the rate of fat oxidation decreases. 
C) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
D) Phosphocreatine provides about 85% of the energy needed to fuel muscles during endurance physical activities. 
A) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
B) During high-intensity exercise,the rate of fat oxidation decreases. 
C) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
D) Phosphocreatine provides about 85% of the energy needed to fuel muscles during endurance physical activities.

Question 20

An athlete's diet is the most crucial factor affecting his or her performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following activities metabolizes the highest percentage of carbohydrate as a fuel source?

Which of the following ergogenic aids is categorized as "Impermissible" by the NCAA and,therefore,cannot be provided to student-athletes by the athletics department but may be purchased by the student athlete.

The primary electrolytes in sports drinks are sodium and phosphorus.

Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?

Risk of bone fractures may increase for athletes who train primarily indoors and follow vegetarian diets.

Which of the following statements is true?

All of the following are common ingredients in sports drinks EXCEPT ________.

Weight lifting,push-ups,and lunges are examples of ________ exercises that develop muscle strength and muscle endurance.

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the dietary needs of an athlete?

Which vitamin is most important for preserving bone health in athletes?

Juliana (140 lbs)is a resistance athlete who trains five to six days per week for at least an hour. According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,her minimal intake of protein should be approximately ________ g daily.

Which energy system is most active during short bursts of high-intensity activity?

Recommended sports drinks contain about ________ g of carbohydrate per 12-ounce serving.

Endurance athletes who engage in at least one hour of moderate to high-intensity exercise should consume ________ of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily.

Many sports organizations have banned the use of ________ by athletes.

Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

Which of the following does not generally contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?

Which of the following statements is true?

An athlete's diet is the most crucial factor affecting his or her performance.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

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Exam 15: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following activities metabolizes the highest percentage of carbohydrate as a fuel source?

Which of the following ergogenic aids is categorized as "Impermissible" by the NCAA and,therefore,cannot be provided to student-athletes by the athletics department but may be purchased by the student athlete.

The primary electrolytes in sports drinks are sodium and phosphorus.

Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?

Risk of bone fractures may increase for athletes who train primarily indoors and follow vegetarian diets.

Which of the following statements is true?

All of the following are common ingredients in sports drinks EXCEPT ________.

Weight lifting,push-ups,and lunges are examples of ________ exercises that develop muscle strength and muscle endurance.

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the dietary needs of an athlete?

Which vitamin is most important for preserving bone health in athletes?

Juliana (140 lbs)is a resistance athlete who trains five to six days per week for at least an hour. According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,her minimal intake of protein should be approximately ________ g daily.

Which energy system is most active during short bursts of high-intensity activity?

Recommended sports drinks contain about ________ g of carbohydrate per 12-ounce serving.

Endurance athletes who engage in at least one hour of moderate to high-intensity exercise should consume ________ of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight daily.

Many sports organizations have banned the use of ________ by athletes.

Lance's goal is to win a marathon bicycle race.He trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.He weighs 80 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories he needs to consume daily to maintain his body weight while in training and during a race?

Which of the following does not generally contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?

Which of the following statements is true?

An athlete's diet is the most crucial factor affecting his or her performance.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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