Question 1

An appropriate amount of exercise for a 12-year-old would be

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A)  no more than 15 minutes of stretching per day. 
B)  at least 20 minutes of physical activity per week. 
C)  at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. 
D)  no more than 30 minutes of physical activity every other day. 
A)  no more than 15 minutes of stretching per day. 
B)  at least 20 minutes of physical activity per week. 
C)  at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. 
D)  no more than 30 minutes of physical activity every other day. C

Question 2

If an athlete exercises for a prolonged period of time,the muscles will become

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A)  atrophied. 
B)  fatigued. 
C)  cramped. 
D)  limp. 
A)  atrophied. 
B)  fatigued. 
C)  cramped. 
D)  limp. B

Question 3

The body's carbohydrate energy reserve consists of

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A)  glucose and fructose. 
B)  sugar and starch. 
C)  glucose and glycogen. 
D)  glycogen and fatty acids. 
A)  glucose and fructose. 
B)  sugar and starch. 
C)  glucose and glycogen. 
D)  glycogen and fatty acids. C

Question 4

For older adults,it is important that

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A)  all adults perform 150 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week. 
B)  adults between the ages of 65-75 be active at least 3 times per week. 
C)  adults be as physically active as condition and ability allows during the week. 
D)  all adults perform aerobic exercise 60 minutes each day of the week. 
A)  all adults perform 150 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week. 
B)  adults between the ages of 65-75 be active at least 3 times per week. 
C)  adults be as physically active as condition and ability allows during the week. 
D)  all adults perform aerobic exercise 60 minutes each day of the week.

Question 5

The most common ergogenic supplement is

Accepted Answer

A)  creatine. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  iron. 
D)  carnitine. 
A)  creatine. 
B)  caffeine. 
C)  iron. 
D)  carnitine.

Question 6

A food that would provide significant energy for exercise is

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A)  lean beef. 
B)  ice cream. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  spinach. 
A)  lean beef. 
B)  ice cream. 
C)  oatmeal. 
D)  spinach.

Question 7

The fuel source for short-term energy needs is

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

Question 8

The effect of exercise on blood lipoprotein levels is to

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A)  decrease low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and decrease high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). 
B)  increase LDLs and increase HDLs. 
C)  increase LDLs and decrease HDLs. 
D)  decrease LDLs and increase HDLs. 
A)  decrease low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and decrease high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). 
B)  increase LDLs and increase HDLs. 
C)  increase LDLs and decrease HDLs. 
D)  decrease LDLs and increase HDLs.

Question 9

Dehydration is not affected by

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A)  surrounding temperature. 
B)  body fat content. 
C)  level of fitness. 
D)  the pregame or pre-exercise state of hydration. 
A)  surrounding temperature. 
B)  body fat content. 
C)  level of fitness. 
D)  the pregame or pre-exercise state of hydration.

Question 10

A meal that can be beneficial if eaten before athletic competition is

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A)  a cheeseburger with french fries. 
B)  grilled chicken, french fries, and cola. 
C)  whole grain pasta with tomatoes and spinach. 
D)  fried chicken breast, onion rings, and lemonade. 
A)  a cheeseburger with french fries. 
B)  grilled chicken, french fries, and cola. 
C)  whole grain pasta with tomatoes and spinach. 
D)  fried chicken breast, onion rings, and lemonade.

Question 11

Aerobic capacity is related to

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A)  fitness of the heart and lungs. 
B)  hydration status. 
C)  hormone levels. 
D)  environmental temperature and humidity. 
A)  fitness of the heart and lungs. 
B)  hydration status. 
C)  hormone levels. 
D)  environmental temperature and humidity.

Question 12

The most appropriate pregame meal would be

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A)  pasta with cream sauce and apple juice. 
B)  cheese and fruit. 
C)  cereal with skim milk and orange juice. 
D)  a bagel with cream cheese and water. 
A)  pasta with cream sauce and apple juice. 
B)  cheese and fruit. 
C)  cereal with skim milk and orange juice. 
D)  a bagel with cream cheese and water.

Question 13

Vitamins and minerals are important in energy production because

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A)  they supply a necessary energy source. 
B)  they speed up energy production. 
C)  more are needed during exercise. 
D)  they are needed as cofactors in enzyme reactions. 
A)  they supply a necessary energy source. 
B)  they speed up energy production. 
C)  more are needed during exercise. 
D)  they are needed as cofactors in enzyme reactions.

Question 14

A food that may be a good source of iron for female and adolescent athletes is

Accepted Answer

A)  ice cream. 
B)  whole milk. 
C)  dried apricots 
D)  apple. 
A)  ice cream. 
B)  whole milk. 
C)  dried apricots 
D)  apple.

Question 15

Of the following,an activity that would be the most beneficial for a person with diabetes would be

Accepted Answer

A)  playing video games 2 hours a day. 
B)  a walking regimen as approved by his or her physician. 
C)  eating fast foods only 3 times per week. 
D)  swimming 10 miles 7 days a week. 
A)  playing video games 2 hours a day. 
B)  a walking regimen as approved by his or her physician. 
C)  eating fast foods only 3 times per week. 
D)  swimming 10 miles 7 days a week.

Question 16

The maximal attainable heart rate for a 30-year-old is _____ beats/min.

Accepted Answer

A)  145 
B)  165 
C)  180 
D)  190 
A)  145 
B)  165 
C)  180 
D)  190

Question 17

The most beneficial rehydration fluid for most types of exercise lasting 1 hour or less is

Accepted Answer

A)  water with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 crushed vitamin. 
B)  water with 1 tablespoon salt and lemon flavoring. 
C)  a prepared or commercial solution with electrolytes. 
D)  water with nothing added. 
A)  water with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 crushed vitamin. 
B)  water with 1 tablespoon salt and lemon flavoring. 
C)  a prepared or commercial solution with electrolytes. 
D)  water with nothing added.

Question 18

Long-term energy needs are provided by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

For the body to maintain a high level of steady exercise

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A)  there must be ample fat stores. 
B)  there must be sufficient oxygen available to the cells. 
C)  it must revert to an aerobic phase of metabolism. 
D)  energy expenditure must decrease. 
A)  there must be ample fat stores. 
B)  there must be sufficient oxygen available to the cells. 
C)  it must revert to an aerobic phase of metabolism. 
D)  energy expenditure must decrease.

Question 20

To prepare for an athletic event of high endurance,the proper glycogen-loading process is

Accepted Answer

A)  intensive workouts and very high intake of complex carbohydrates. 
B)  intensive workouts 2 to 3 times a day and high intake of simple carbohydrates. 
C)  gradual tapering of workouts and increasing carbohydrate intake. 
D)  gradual tapering of workouts and decreasing carbohydrate intake. 
A)  intensive workouts and very high intake of complex carbohydrates. 
B)  intensive workouts 2 to 3 times a day and high intake of simple carbohydrates. 
C)  gradual tapering of workouts and increasing carbohydrate intake. 
D)  gradual tapering of workouts and decreasing carbohydrate intake.

Exam 16: Nutrition and Physical Fitness

An appropriate amount of exercise for a 12-year-old would be

If an athlete exercises for a prolonged period of time,the muscles will become

The body's carbohydrate energy reserve consists of

For older adults,it is important that

The most common ergogenic supplement is

A food that would provide significant energy for exercise is

The fuel source for short-term energy needs is

The effect of exercise on blood lipoprotein levels is to

Dehydration is not affected by

A meal that can be beneficial if eaten before athletic competition is

Aerobic capacity is related to

The most appropriate pregame meal would be

Vitamins and minerals are important in energy production because

A food that may be a good source of iron for female and adolescent athletes is

Of the following,an activity that would be the most beneficial for a person with diabetes would be

The maximal attainable heart rate for a 30-year-old is _____ beats/min.

The most beneficial rehydration fluid for most types of exercise lasting 1 hour or less is

Long-term energy needs are provided by

For the body to maintain a high level of steady exercise

To prepare for an athletic event of high endurance,the proper glycogen-loading process is

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