Question 1

Which of the following is NOT involved in the anaerobic production of ATP through the lactic acid pathway?

Accepted Answer

A) Pyruvic acid 
B) Creatine phosphate 
C) Nicotinic acid dehydrogenase 
D) Adenosine diphosphate 
A) Pyruvic acid 
B) Creatine phosphate 
C) Nicotinic acid dehydrogenase 
D) Adenosine diphosphate B

Question 2

What is the primary source of energy for exercise of low to moderate intensity?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty acids 
B) Glycogen 
C) Amino acids 
D) Glycerol 
A) Fatty acids 
B) Glycogen 
C) Amino acids 
D) Glycerol A

Question 3

For athletes participating in events lasting more than 1 hour, what can a pre-event high-carbohydrate intake do?

Accepted Answer

A) It can cause hyperglycemia. 
B) It can increase muscle glycogen stores. 
C) It can cause hypotension. 
D) It can improve strength during an event. 
A) It can cause hyperglycemia. 
B) It can increase muscle glycogen stores. 
C) It can cause hypotension. 
D) It can improve strength during an event. B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of caffeine use as an ergogenic aid?

Accepted Answer

A) Enhances fatty acid mobilization 
B) Facilitates calcium transport in muscle contractility 
C) Reduces fatigue by reducing plasma potassium accumulation 
D) Cleanses out metabolic end products by promoting diuresis 
A) Enhances fatty acid mobilization 
B) Facilitates calcium transport in muscle contractility 
C) Reduces fatigue by reducing plasma potassium accumulation 
D) Cleanses out metabolic end products by promoting diuresis

Question 5

Which of the following ergogenic aids is used to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity to increase VO₂ max and endurance?

Accepted Answer

A) Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HM
B)  
B) Iron supplements 
C) Steroids 
D) Erythropoietin (EPO) 
A) Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HM
B)  
B) Iron supplements 
C) Steroids 
D) Erythropoietin (EPO)

Question 6

________ can be the result of inappropriately low fluid replacement after athletic competition.

Accepted Answer

A) Impaired thermoregulation 
B) Decreased calcium levels and fatigue 
C) Cerebral edema and bradycardia 
D) Diuresis and osmotic diarrhea 
A) Impaired thermoregulation 
B) Decreased calcium levels and fatigue 
C) Cerebral edema and bradycardia 
D) Diuresis and osmotic diarrhea

Question 7

A daily intake of less than one-third of the RDA for thiamin, riboflavin, B6, and vitamin C can lead to a significant decrease in:

Accepted Answer

A) muscle tone. 
B) glutathione peroxidase. 
C) antioxidant levels. 
D) VO2 max. 
A) muscle tone. 
B) glutathione peroxidase. 
C) antioxidant levels. 
D) VO2 max.

Question 8

Carbohydrate intake immediately after a training session is important because

Accepted Answer

A) energy stores are depleted. 
B) carbohydrate is needed to reverse the feeling of fatigue. 
C) hypoglycemia is a common end result of prolonged exercise. 
D) the most effective glycogen replacement occurs after a training session. 
A) energy stores are depleted. 
B) carbohydrate is needed to reverse the feeling of fatigue. 
C) hypoglycemia is a common end result of prolonged exercise. 
D) the most effective glycogen replacement occurs after a training session.

Question 9

A desirable pre-event meal 3 to 4 hours before competition is one that provides

Accepted Answer

A) high fiber and vitamin content. 
B) 200 to 350 g carbohydrates and low fat. 
C) a equal mix of protein and carbohydrates. 
D) 200 to 350 g of protein and fat and low in carbohydrates. 
A) high fiber and vitamin content. 
B) 200 to 350 g carbohydrates and low fat. 
C) a equal mix of protein and carbohydrates. 
D) 200 to 350 g of protein and fat and low in carbohydrates.

Question 10

How much protein should be consumed daily by athletes in strength training?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 to 1 g/kg 
B) 1 to 1.5 g/kg 
C) 1.2 to 2 g/kg 
D) 2 to 3 g/kg 
A) 0.8 to 1 g/kg 
B) 1 to 1.5 g/kg 
C) 1.2 to 2 g/kg 
D) 2 to 3 g/kg

Question 11

Which of the following molecules is required in mitochondria of muscle cells to use fatty acids as energy resources?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon dioxide 
B) Acetyl CoA 
C) Myoglobin 
D) Lactic acid 
A) Carbon dioxide 
B) Acetyl CoA 
C) Myoglobin 
D) Lactic acid

Question 12

During extended physical activity, such as endurance events, the major fuels used for cellular energy are

Accepted Answer

A) glucose and fatty acids. 
B) glycogen and ketones. 
C) amino acids and fatty acids. 
D) glucose and ketones. 
A) glucose and fatty acids. 
B) glycogen and ketones. 
C) amino acids and fatty acids. 
D) glucose and ketones.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT used as an ergogenic aid to build muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) Ephedra 
B) Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HM
B)  
C) Creatine 
D) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A)  
A) Ephedra 
B) Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HM
B)  
C) Creatine 
D) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHE
A)

Question 14

How does intensity of the exercise affect the use of fuel sources?

Accepted Answer

A) As intensity decreases, carbohydrate is the larger fraction of the energy source. 
B) As intensity increases, fatty acids are the larger fraction of the energy source. 
C) As intensity increases, carbohydrate is the larger fraction of the energy source. 
D) As intensity decreases, fatty acids are the larger fraction of the energy source. 
A) As intensity decreases, carbohydrate is the larger fraction of the energy source. 
B) As intensity increases, fatty acids are the larger fraction of the energy source. 
C) As intensity increases, carbohydrate is the larger fraction of the energy source. 
D) As intensity decreases, fatty acids are the larger fraction of the energy source.

Question 15

Athletes need to increase their water intake to

Accepted Answer

A) enhance renal excretion of waste products from muscle activity. 
B) improve intestinal absorption of nutrients after digestion. 
C) maintain water balance in the body as a whole and within cells. 
D) increase skin evaporation of water as a cooling mechanism. 
A) enhance renal excretion of waste products from muscle activity. 
B) improve intestinal absorption of nutrients after digestion. 
C) maintain water balance in the body as a whole and within cells. 
D) increase skin evaporation of water as a cooling mechanism.

Question 16

Which of the following activities relies heavily on the anaerobic pathway in muscle cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Jogging 
B) Sprinting 
C) Hiking 
D) Dancing 
A) Jogging 
B) Sprinting 
C) Hiking 
D) Dancing

Question 17

What is the first source of glucose for the exercising muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood glucose 
B) Liver glycogen 
C) Muscle glycogen 
D) Muscle protein 
A) Blood glucose 
B) Liver glycogen 
C) Muscle glycogen 
D) Muscle protein

Question 18

Which of the following pathways is NOT used to generate energy in muscle cells during any type of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycogenolysis 
B) Gluconeogenesis 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Beta oxidation 
A) Glycogenolysis 
B) Gluconeogenesis 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Beta oxidation

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential androgenic effect of taking steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased body fat 
B) Increased libido 
C) Changes in genital size 
D) Vocal cord changes 
A) Decreased body fat 
B) Increased libido 
C) Changes in genital size 
D) Vocal cord changes

Question 20

Which of the following best characterizes the role of iron in exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Low serum ferritin levels can have a detrimental effect on exercise performance. 
B) Exercise performance is affected only in cases of severe iron-deficiency anemia. 
C) Mild iron deficiency has no detrimental effects. 
D) Iron plays no significant role in muscle activity. 
A) Low serum ferritin levels can have a detrimental effect on exercise performance. 
B) Exercise performance is affected only in cases of severe iron-deficiency anemia. 
C) Mild iron deficiency has no detrimental effects. 
D) Iron plays no significant role in muscle activity.

Exam 24: Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Performance

Which of the following is NOT involved in the anaerobic production of ATP through the lactic acid pathway?

What is the primary source of energy for exercise of low to moderate intensity?

For athletes participating in events lasting more than 1 hour, what can a pre-event high-carbohydrate intake do?

Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of caffeine use as an ergogenic aid?

Which of the following ergogenic aids is used to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity to increase VO₂ max and endurance?

________ can be the result of inappropriately low fluid replacement after athletic competition.

A daily intake of less than one-third of the RDA for thiamin, riboflavin, B6, and vitamin C can lead to a significant decrease in:

Carbohydrate intake immediately after a training session is important because

A desirable pre-event meal 3 to 4 hours before competition is one that provides

How much protein should be consumed daily by athletes in strength training?

Which of the following molecules is required in mitochondria of muscle cells to use fatty acids as energy resources?

During extended physical activity, such as endurance events, the major fuels used for cellular energy are

Which of the following is NOT used as an ergogenic aid to build muscle?

How does intensity of the exercise affect the use of fuel sources?

Athletes need to increase their water intake to

Which of the following activities relies heavily on the anaerobic pathway in muscle cells?

What is the first source of glucose for the exercising muscle?

Which of the following pathways is NOT used to generate energy in muscle cells during any type of exercise?

Which of the following is a potential androgenic effect of taking steroids?

Which of the following best characterizes the role of iron in exercise?

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Food and Nutrient Delivery: Bioactive Substances and Integrative Care

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support Methods

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