Question 1

Which of the following is a correct statement about athletes and hydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Untrained or beginner athletes lose greater amounts of electrolytes. 
B)  Sports drinks that contain sodium polymers can more quickly replace sodium losses from severe sweating. 
C)  The sodium lost through heavy sweating can be easily replaced by consuming any of the common sports drinks. 
D)  Hyponatremia is more likely to develop when water intake during intense exercise in hot weather is withheld and salted snacks are consumed. 
E)  Salt tablets can aid in rehydration to enhance performance. 
A)  Untrained or beginner athletes lose greater amounts of electrolytes. 
B)  Sports drinks that contain sodium polymers can more quickly replace sodium losses from severe sweating. 
C)  The sodium lost through heavy sweating can be easily replaced by consuming any of the common sports drinks. 
D)  Hyponatremia is more likely to develop when water intake during intense exercise in hot weather is withheld and salted snacks are consumed. 
E)  Salt tablets can aid in rehydration to enhance performance.

Question 2

Ready-to-eat-or-drink supplements can be ideal when

Accepted Answer

A)  the athlete only has 30 minutes before competition. 
B)  the athlete can't eat solid food due to a nervous stomach. 
C)  the athlete wants a meal that provides "complete nutrition." 
D)  substituted for regular meals. 
E)  the athlete wants a low-carbohydrate pregame meal. 
A)  the athlete only has 30 minutes before competition. 
B)  the athlete can't eat solid food due to a nervous stomach. 
C)  the athlete wants a meal that provides "complete nutrition." 
D)  substituted for regular meals. 
E)  the athlete wants a low-carbohydrate pregame meal.

Question 3

Larry is 50 years old and his BMI is within the "healthy" range.He eats a pretty healthy diet,but his doctor has been telling him that he needs to incorporate regular physical activity into his daily life.Larry doesn't understand why the doctor wants him to do this since he is at a healthy weight.Describe for Larry at least five benefits that physically fit individuals enjoy,other than improved body composition.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should include at

Question 4

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance,activities that use most of the large-muscle groups of the body and elevate heart rate should be sustained for at least _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 minutes 
B)  40 minutes 
C)  1 hour 
D)   1½ hours 
E)  2 hours 
A)  20 minutes 
B)  40 minutes 
C)  1 hour 
D)   1½ hours 
E)  2 hours

Question 5

____________________ is a nonessential amino acid that has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine,which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a nonessential amino acid that...

Question 6

Heat stroke shares all of the following symptoms with hypothermia except _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mental changes 
B)  confusion 
C)  loss of consciousness 
D)  clumsiness 
E)  slow heart rate 
A)  mental changes 
B)  confusion 
C)  loss of consciousness 
D)  clumsiness 
E)  slow heart rate

Question 7

All of the following are benefits associated with resistance training except

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased risk of back injury 
B)  enhanced psychological well-being 
C)  decreased muscle endurance 
D)  increased bone density 
E)  Improved performance in other activities 
A)  decreased risk of back injury 
B)  enhanced psychological well-being 
C)  decreased muscle endurance 
D)  increased bone density 
E)  Improved performance in other activities

Question 8

Walking at a pace of 4.0 mph that requires some increase in breathing and heart rate would be classified as a _______-intensity activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Walking at a pace of 4.0 mph...

Question 9

________ signals the fat cells to begin releasing their fatty acids during physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leptin 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Neuropeptide Y 
E)  Norepinephrine 
A)  Leptin 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Epinephrine 
D)  Neuropeptide Y 
E)  Norepinephrine

Question 10

Low blood levels of _____ is referred to as hyponatremia.

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  sodium 
C)  glucose 
D)  potassium 
E)  calcium 
A)  water 
B)  sodium 
C)  glucose 
D)  potassium 
E)  calcium

Question 11

______ is an ergogenic aids that increases the risk for acromegaly.

Accepted Answer

A)  HMB 
B)  Creatine 
C)  Octacosanol 
D)  Growth hormone 
E)  DHEA 
A)  HMB 
B)  Creatine 
C)  Octacosanol 
D)  Growth hormone 
E)  DHEA

Question 12

According to ACSM guidelines,resistance or strength exercise should be incorporated on _______ per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 4 nonconsecutive days 
B)  5 to 7 nonconsecutive days 
C)  1 to 3 nonconsecutive days 
D)  2 to 3 nonconsecutive days 
E)  3 to 5 nonconsecutive days 
A)  2 to 4 nonconsecutive days 
B)  5 to 7 nonconsecutive days 
C)  1 to 3 nonconsecutive days 
D)  2 to 3 nonconsecutive days 
E)  3 to 5 nonconsecutive days

Question 13

MATCHING
-A stimulant used to enhance performance during exercise

Accepted Answer

A) VO2max 
B) Cardiac output 
C) Hypertrophy 
D) Muscle endurance 
E) Myokines
F)Overload
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Atrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia 
A) VO2max 
B) Cardiac output 
C) Hypertrophy 
D) Muscle endurance 
E) Myokines
F)Overload
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Atrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia

Question 14

What is an easy way to quickly estimate water loss and fluid needs following physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiply body weight (kg) by 1 percent to determine liters of water loss 
B)  Multiply duration of activity (min) by body weight (kg) to determine mL of water loss 
C)  Subtract air temperature (°F) from body weight (lbs) and then multiply by 5 to determine mL of water loss 
D)  Take the difference in body weight (lbs) before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss 
E)  Take the difference in body weight (lbs) before and after the event and divide by the relative humidity. 
A)  Multiply body weight (kg) by 1 percent to determine liters of water loss 
B)  Multiply duration of activity (min) by body weight (kg) to determine mL of water loss 
C)  Subtract air temperature (°F) from body weight (lbs) and then multiply by 5 to determine mL of water loss 
D)  Take the difference in body weight (lbs) before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss 
E)  Take the difference in body weight (lbs) before and after the event and divide by the relative humidity.

Question 15

MATCHING
-Stored form of fuel in the muscles and liver

Accepted Answer

A) VO2max 
B) Cardiac output 
C) Hypertrophy 
D) Muscle endurance 
E) Myokines
F)Overload
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Atrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia 
A) VO2max 
B) Cardiac output 
C) Hypertrophy 
D) Muscle endurance 
E) Myokines
F)Overload
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Atrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia

Question 16

Supplementation of _______ may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters,but the safety of large doses and long-term use has not been confirmed.

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine 
B)  carnitine 
C)  creatine 
D)  steroids 
E)  human growth hormone 
A)  caffeine 
B)  carnitine 
C)  creatine 
D)  steroids 
E)  human growth hormone

Question 17

A minimum of ____ minutes of aerobic physical activity,moderate or vigorous,is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  30 
E)  45 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  30 
E)  45

Question 18

The body's need for _____ surpasses the need for any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  water 
C)  glucose 
D)  glycogen 
E)  sodium 
A)  iron 
B)  water 
C)  glucose 
D)  glycogen 
E)  sodium

Question 19

Which of the following is not a property of conditioned muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can store more glycogen. 
B)  Glycogen breakdown occurs more slowly. 
C)  They contain more mitochondria. 
D)  They rely less on glucose and more on fat breakdown for energy. 
E)  They are resistant to lactate build-up. 
A)  They can store more glycogen. 
B)  Glycogen breakdown occurs more slowly. 
C)  They contain more mitochondria. 
D)  They rely less on glucose and more on fat breakdown for energy. 
E)  They are resistant to lactate build-up.

Question 20

Which of the following is not usually a factor that puts an athlete at higher risk for developing iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being female 
B)  Practicing an endurance sport 
C)  Being vegetarian 
D)  Drinking orange juice when consuming iron-rich foods 
E)  Menstruation 
A)  Being female 
B)  Practicing an endurance sport 
C)  Being vegetarian 
D)  Drinking orange juice when consuming iron-rich foods 
E)  Menstruation

Which of the following is a correct statement about athletes and hydration?

Ready-to-eat-or-drink supplements can be ideal when

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance,activities that use most of the large-muscle groups of the body and elevate heart rate should be sustained for at least _____.

____________________ is a nonessential amino acid that has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine,which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

Heat stroke shares all of the following symptoms with hypothermia except _______.

All of the following are benefits associated with resistance training except

Walking at a pace of 4.0 mph that requires some increase in breathing and heart rate would be classified as a _______-intensity activity.

________ signals the fat cells to begin releasing their fatty acids during physical activity.

Low blood levels of _____ is referred to as hyponatremia.

______ is an ergogenic aids that increases the risk for acromegaly.

According to ACSM guidelines,resistance or strength exercise should be incorporated on _______ per week.

MATCHING -A stimulant used to enhance performance during exercise

What is an easy way to quickly estimate water loss and fluid needs following physical activity?

MATCHING -Stored form of fuel in the muscles and liver

Supplementation of _______ may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters,but the safety of large doses and long-term use has not been confirmed.

A minimum of ____ minutes of aerobic physical activity,moderate or vigorous,is recommended.

The body's need for _____ surpasses the need for any other nutrient.

Which of the following is not a property of conditioned muscles?

Which of the following is not usually a factor that puts an athlete at higher risk for developing iron-deficiency anemia?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 14: Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Which of the following is a correct statement about athletes and hydration?

Ready-to-eat-or-drink supplements can be ideal when

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance,activities that use most of the large-muscle groups of the body and elevate heart rate should be sustained for at least _____.

____________________ is a nonessential amino acid that has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine,which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

Heat stroke shares all of the following symptoms with hypothermia except _______.

All of the following are benefits associated with resistance training except

Walking at a pace of 4.0 mph that requires some increase in breathing and heart rate would be classified as a _______-intensity activity.

________ signals the fat cells to begin releasing their fatty acids during physical activity.

Low blood levels of _____ is referred to as hyponatremia.

______ is an ergogenic aids that increases the risk for acromegaly.

According to ACSM guidelines,resistance or strength exercise should be incorporated on _______ per week.

MATCHING -A stimulant used to enhance performance during exercise

What is an easy way to quickly estimate water loss and fluid needs following physical activity?

MATCHING -Stored form of fuel in the muscles and liver

Supplementation of _______ may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters,but the safety of large doses and long-term use has not been confirmed.

A minimum of ____ minutes of aerobic physical activity,moderate or vigorous,is recommended.

The body's need for _____ surpasses the need for any other nutrient.

Which of the following is not a property of conditioned muscles?

Which of the following is not usually a factor that puts an athlete at higher risk for developing iron-deficiency anemia?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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