Question 1

Which of the following substances increases in muscles during intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) ATP 
B) Lactate 
C) Glycogen 
D) Phosphocreatine 
E) ADP 
A) ATP 
B) Lactate 
C) Glycogen 
D) Phosphocreatine 
E) ADP B

Question 2

As little as ____ minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day can add years to an individual's life.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature of lactate production during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not a cause of muscle fatigue. 
B) It may be rapidly converted to fatty acids by the liver. 
C) It is produced in high quantities when ketone levels rise. 
D) It accumulates in muscle at low levels of physical activity and is cleared rapidly at high levels of activity. 
E) Lactate tends to remain in the muscle for 1 to 2 hours after exercise. 
A) It is not a cause of muscle fatigue. 
B) It may be rapidly converted to fatty acids by the liver. 
C) It is produced in high quantities when ketone levels rise. 
D) It accumulates in muscle at low levels of physical activity and is cleared rapidly at high levels of activity. 
E) Lactate tends to remain in the muscle for 1 to 2 hours after exercise. A

Question 4

MATCHING
-The capacity of the joints to move with less chance of injury

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 8 
C) 20 
D) 70 
E) 102
F)600
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Hypertrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia 
A) 2 
B) 8 
C) 20 
D) 70 
E) 102
F)600
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Hypertrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia

Question 5

What percentage of U.S. adults meet physical activity guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50

Question 6

What should be the composition of the last (pregame) meal before an athletic event?

Accepted Answer

A) High-protein, providing 30 kcal per kg body weight. 
B) Vegetable and fruit juices, providing 100 to 200 kcal. 
C) High-carbohydrate, low-fiber, providing 300 to 800 kcal. 
D) High-fiber, providing 200 to 300 kcal and liberal amounts of fluid, which is beneficially retained by the fiber in the GI tract. 
E) Bulky, fiber-rich foods providing at least 800 kcal 
A) High-protein, providing 30 kcal per kg body weight. 
B) Vegetable and fruit juices, providing 100 to 200 kcal. 
C) High-carbohydrate, low-fiber, providing 300 to 800 kcal. 
D) High-fiber, providing 200 to 300 kcal and liberal amounts of fluid, which is beneficially retained by the fiber in the GI tract. 
E) Bulky, fiber-rich foods providing at least 800 kcal

Question 7

The first sign of dehydration is typically

Accepted Answer

A) fatigue. 
B) dizziness. 
C) intense thirst. 
D) intense sweating. 
E) mental confusion. 
A) fatigue. 
B) dizziness. 
C) intense thirst. 
D) intense sweating. 
E) mental confusion.

Question 8

What is muscle atrophy?

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of muscle size and strength 
B) Muscle cramps arising from insufficient warm-up 
C) Muscle spasms resulting from too-rapid progressive overloading 
D) Alterations in heart muscle contractions when first initiating a fitness program 
E) Muscle changes associated with the use of anabolic steroids 
A) Loss of muscle size and strength 
B) Muscle cramps arising from insufficient warm-up 
C) Muscle spasms resulting from too-rapid progressive overloading 
D) Alterations in heart muscle contractions when first initiating a fitness program 
E) Muscle changes associated with the use of anabolic steroids

Question 9

Define and provide examples of aerobic physical activity, moderate-intensity physical activity, and vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

Aerobic physical activity: activity in w

Question 10

Discuss the pros and cons of caffeine use in competitive athletic events.

Accepted Answer

Some research supports the use of caffei

Question 11

MATCHING
-Recommended carbohydrate intake, in g/kg body weight, of athletes in heavy training

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 8 
C) 20 
D) 70 
E) 102
F)600
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Hypertrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia 
A) 2 
B) 8 
C) 20 
D) 70 
E) 102
F)600
G)Oxygen
H)Fitness
I)Alcohol
J)Caffeine
K)Glucose
L)Creatine
M)Glycogen
N)Hydration
O)Flexibility
P)Lactate
Q)Hypertrophy
R)Hypothermia
S)Hyperthermia
T)Sports anemia

Question 12

Describe three factors that influence fat use during physical activity.

Accepted Answer

Duration of activity: Early in an activi

Question 13

About how many kcal are supplied by 8 oz of the typical sports drink?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10 
B) 10-50 
C) 50-100 
D) 100-200 
E) 200-400 
A) 5-10 
B) 10-50 
C) 50-100 
D) 100-200 
E) 200-400

Question 14

Results of research studying carnitine supplementation as an ergogenic aid showed that it

Accepted Answer

A) does not seem to increase fat oxidation. 
B) enhanced carbohydrate oxidation rate but not fat oxidation. 
C) raised muscle carnitine concentration but did not improve performance. 
D) promoted retention of amino acids but did not lead to increased muscle mass. 
E) increases ATP and improves performance. 
A) does not seem to increase fat oxidation. 
B) enhanced carbohydrate oxidation rate but not fat oxidation. 
C) raised muscle carnitine concentration but did not improve performance. 
D) promoted retention of amino acids but did not lead to increased muscle mass. 
E) increases ATP and improves performance.

Question 15

Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a dangerous alternative to anabolic steroid use. 
B) It is synthesized in the body by the thyroid gland. 
C) It leads to testicular enlargement and liver atrophy. 
D) It reduces free radical formation and slows the aging process but does not enhance performance. 
E) It is generally safer than anabolic steroids and human growth hormone. 
A) It is a dangerous alternative to anabolic steroid use. 
B) It is synthesized in the body by the thyroid gland. 
C) It leads to testicular enlargement and liver atrophy. 
D) It reduces free radical formation and slows the aging process but does not enhance performance. 
E) It is generally safer than anabolic steroids and human growth hormone.

Question 16

Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by

Accepted Answer

A) tripling protein intake. 
B) taking hormones duplicating those of puberty. 
C) putting a demand on muscles repeatedly by making them work harder. 
D) relying on protein for muscle fuel and decreasing intake of carbohydrates. 
E) exercising to exhaustion and then relying on electrical stimulation for further muscle building. 
A) tripling protein intake. 
B) taking hormones duplicating those of puberty. 
C) putting a demand on muscles repeatedly by making them work harder. 
D) relying on protein for muscle fuel and decreasing intake of carbohydrates. 
E) exercising to exhaustion and then relying on electrical stimulation for further muscle building.

Question 17

A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would develop an accumulation of

Accepted Answer

A) ATP. 
B) lactate. 
C) glucose-1-phosphate. 
D) TCA cycle intermediates. 
E) ADP. 
A) ATP. 
B) lactate. 
C) glucose-1-phosphate. 
D) TCA cycle intermediates. 
E) ADP.

Question 18

Which of the following represents current knowledge of the role of vitamin and mineral supplements in physical performance?

Accepted Answer

A) When taken right before an event, they have been shown to benefit performance. 
B) Moderate amounts have been shown to improve the performance of most elite athletes. 
C) They may be beneficial for athletes who struggle to meet their energy requirements. 
D) Except perhaps for iron, they are needed in high amounts to meet the needs of athletes exposed to hot and humid weather conditions. 
E) While helpful for elite athletes, there is little evidence to support their use in the average, recreational athlete. 
A) When taken right before an event, they have been shown to benefit performance. 
B) Moderate amounts have been shown to improve the performance of most elite athletes. 
C) They may be beneficial for athletes who struggle to meet their energy requirements. 
D) Except perhaps for iron, they are needed in high amounts to meet the needs of athletes exposed to hot and humid weather conditions. 
E) While helpful for elite athletes, there is little evidence to support their use in the average, recreational athlete.

Question 19

Discuss the need for water in maintaining physical performance.

Accepted Answer

Endurance athletes can easily lose 1.5 l

Question 20

What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin C 
E) Sodium 
A) Iron 
B) Calcium 
C) Thiamin 
D) Vitamin C 
E) Sodium

Which of the following substances increases in muscles during intense exercise?

As little as ____ minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day can add years to an individual's life.

Which of the following is a feature of lactate production during physical activity?

MATCHING -The capacity of the joints to move with less chance of injury

What percentage of U.S. adults meet physical activity guidelines?

What should be the composition of the last (pregame) meal before an athletic event?

The first sign of dehydration is typically

What is muscle atrophy?

Define and provide examples of aerobic physical activity, moderate-intensity physical activity, and vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Discuss the pros and cons of caffeine use in competitive athletic events.

MATCHING -Recommended carbohydrate intake, in g/kg body weight, of athletes in heavy training

Describe three factors that influence fat use during physical activity.

About how many kcal are supplied by 8 oz of the typical sports drink?

Results of research studying carnitine supplementation as an ergogenic aid showed that it

Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?

Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by

A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would develop an accumulation of

Which of the following represents current knowledge of the role of vitamin and mineral supplements in physical performance?

Discuss the need for water in maintaining physical performance.

What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?

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 123 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 substances increases in muscles during intense exercise?

As little as ____ minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day can add years to an individual's life.

Which of the following is a feature of lactate production during physical activity?

MATCHING -The capacity of the joints to move with less chance of injury

What percentage of U.S. adults meet physical activity guidelines?

What should be the composition of the last (pregame) meal before an athletic event?

The first sign of dehydration is typically

What is muscle atrophy?

Define and provide examples of aerobic physical activity, moderate-intensity physical activity, and vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Discuss the pros and cons of caffeine use in competitive athletic events.

MATCHING -Recommended carbohydrate intake, in g/kg body weight, of athletes in heavy training

Describe three factors that influence fat use during physical activity.

About how many kcal are supplied by 8 oz of the typical sports drink?

Results of research studying carnitine supplementation as an ergogenic aid showed that it

Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?

Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by

A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would develop an accumulation of

Which of the following represents current knowledge of the role of vitamin and mineral supplements in physical performance?

Discuss the need for water in maintaining physical performance.

What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?

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 123 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

Filters