Question 1

The percentage of total daily kcalories that should be provided by dietary fat should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  10% to 12%. 
B)  15% to 30%. 
C)  20% to 35%. 
D)  30% to 40%. 
A)  10% to 12%. 
B)  15% to 30%. 
C)  20% to 35%. 
D)  30% to 40%.

Question 2

The best way to determine how much fluid must be replaced after exercise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine the amount of weight lost during the workout. 
B)  to drink according to thirst. 
C)  to drink 4 fluid ounces for every 15 minutes of exercise. 
D)  to drink until you need to use the bathroom. 
A)  to determine the amount of weight lost during the workout. 
B)  to drink according to thirst. 
C)  to drink 4 fluid ounces for every 15 minutes of exercise. 
D)  to drink until you need to use the bathroom.

Question 3

Intake of more protein than is recommended results in increased production of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP. 
B)  heat. 
C)  urea. 
D)  carbon dioxide. 
A)  ATP. 
B)  heat. 
C)  urea. 
D)  carbon dioxide.

Question 4

The body's short-term energy needs are supplied by:

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  oxygen. 
D)  amino acids. 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  oxygen. 
D)  amino acids.

Question 5

Glycogen is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver and kidneys. 
B)  kidneys and heart. 
C)  muscles and liver. 
D)  brain and muscles. 
A)  liver and kidneys. 
B)  kidneys and heart. 
C)  muscles and liver. 
D)  brain and muscles.

Question 6

Exercise improves mental health via production of:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  endorphins. 
D)  adrenaline. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  endorphins. 
D)  adrenaline.

Question 7

During the 3-day period before competing in an athletic event, the amount of carbohydrate in an athlete's diet should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  low. 
B)  moderate. 
C)  high. 
D)  consistent. 
A)  low. 
B)  moderate. 
C)  high. 
D)  consistent.

Question 8

The ideal pregame meal should contain about:

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 100 g carbohydrate. 
B)  100 to 200 g carbohydrate. 
C)  200 to 300 g carbohydrate. 
D)  400 to 500 g carbohydrate. 
A)  50 to 100 g carbohydrate. 
B)  100 to 200 g carbohydrate. 
C)  200 to 300 g carbohydrate. 
D)  400 to 500 g carbohydrate.

Question 9

The contractile proteins in muscles are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  actin and myosin. 
B)  enzymes and cofactors. 
C)  contractin and relaxin. 
D)  adenosine and creatine. 
A)  actin and myosin. 
B)  enzymes and cofactors. 
C)  contractin and relaxin. 
D)  adenosine and creatine.

Question 10

Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor absorption of iron. 
B)  loss of lean body mass. 
C)  low bone density. 
D)  ketoacidosis. 
A)  poor absorption of iron. 
B)  loss of lean body mass. 
C)  low bone density. 
D)  ketoacidosis.

Question 11

The percentage of a woman's body weight that is composed of essential body fat is:

Accepted Answer

A)  3% to 5%. 
B)  10% to 12%. 
C)  18% to 21%. 
D)  21% to 30%. 
A)  3% to 5%. 
B)  10% to 12%. 
C)  18% to 21%. 
D)  21% to 30%.

Question 12

The nutrient that provides the major energy source during exercise is:

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  fat. 
C)  carbohydrate. 
D)  adenosine triphosphate (ATP). 
A)  protein. 
B)  fat. 
C)  carbohydrate. 
D)  adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Question 13

"Sports anemia" in athletes is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased plasma volume. 
B)  inadequate intake of iron. 
C)  amenorrhea. 
D)  excessive sweating. 
A)  increased plasma volume. 
B)  inadequate intake of iron. 
C)  amenorrhea. 
D)  excessive sweating.

Question 14

During longer endurance events, the best type of carbohydrate to consume is:

Accepted Answer

A)  starch. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  a disaccharide. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  starch. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  a disaccharide. 
D)  glucose.

Question 15

An example of someone who may benefit from a vitamin and mineral supplement is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an elderly man who lifts weights. 
B)  a female vegan gymnast. 
C)  a high school football player. 
D)  a mother of preschoolers who runs marathons. 
A)  an elderly man who lifts weights. 
B)  a female vegan gymnast. 
C)  a high school football player. 
D)  a mother of preschoolers who runs marathons.

Question 16

Athletes who eat low-carbohydrate diets may experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration and ketoacidosis. 
B)  sports anemia and amenorrhea. 
C)  kidney failure and fatty liver. 
D)  high blood pressure and cardiac stress. 
A)  dehydration and ketoacidosis. 
B)  sports anemia and amenorrhea. 
C)  kidney failure and fatty liver. 
D)  high blood pressure and cardiac stress.

Question 17

Some fat should be included in the diet to:

Accepted Answer

A)  supply linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids. 
B)  supply sufficient energy for all activities. 
C)  provide cholesterol for endogenous needs. 
D)  provide for adequate glycogen stores. 
A)  supply linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids. 
B)  supply sufficient energy for all activities. 
C)  provide cholesterol for endogenous needs. 
D)  provide for adequate glycogen stores.

Question 18

The body systems that contribute to the ability to supply cells with necessary oxygen are:

Accepted Answer

A)  neural and cerebral. 
B)  renal and circulatory. 
C)  endocrine and digestive. 
D)  cardiovascular and pulmonary. 
A)  neural and cerebral. 
B)  renal and circulatory. 
C)  endocrine and digestive. 
D)  cardiovascular and pulmonary.

Question 19

Training and exercise will increase:

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke volume. 
B)  cardiac rate. 
C)  blood pressure. 
D)  arterial volume. 
A)  stroke volume. 
B)  cardiac rate. 
C)  blood pressure. 
D)  arterial volume.

Question 20

Sports drinks that contain glucose and electrolytes are most beneficial for:

Accepted Answer

A)  sprinters. 
B)  body builders. 
C)  endurance athletes. 
D)  active older adults. 
A)  sprinters. 
B)  body builders. 
C)  endurance athletes. 
D)  active older adults.

Exam 14: Nutrition and Physical Fitness

The percentage of total daily kcalories that should be provided by dietary fat should be:

The best way to determine how much fluid must be replaced after exercise is:

Intake of more protein than is recommended results in increased production of:

The body's short-term energy needs are supplied by:

Glycogen is stored in the:

Exercise improves mental health via production of:

During the 3-day period before competing in an athletic event, the amount of carbohydrate in an athlete's diet should be:

The ideal pregame meal should contain about:

The contractile proteins in muscles are called:

Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with:

The percentage of a woman's body weight that is composed of essential body fat is:

The nutrient that provides the major energy source during exercise is:

"Sports anemia" in athletes is caused by:

During longer endurance events, the best type of carbohydrate to consume is:

An example of someone who may benefit from a vitamin and mineral supplement is:

Athletes who eat low-carbohydrate diets may experience:

Some fat should be included in the diet to:

The body systems that contribute to the ability to supply cells with necessary oxygen are:

Training and exercise will increase:

Sports drinks that contain glucose and electrolytes are most beneficial for:

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