Question 1

In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a

Accepted Answer

A) low number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
B) low number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
C) high number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
D) high number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
E) sufficient repetitions with any weight to induce exhaustion. 
A) low number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
B) low number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
C) high number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
D) high number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
E) sufficient repetitions with any weight to induce exhaustion.

Question 2

Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?

Accepted Answer

A) Cool water 
B) "Sweat" replacers 
C) Salt tablets and tap water 
D) Water warmed to body temperature 
E) Very cold water 
A) Cool water 
B) "Sweat" replacers 
C) Salt tablets and tap water 
D) Water warmed to body temperature 
E) Very cold water

Question 3

____________________ has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine, which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ has been shown to raise the...

Question 4

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) It stimulates fatty acid release. 
B) It enhances performance for almost all athletes. 
C) It raises blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate. 
D) It promotes absorption of electrolytes from the intestinal tract. 
E) It slows glycogen use 
A) It stimulates fatty acid release. 
B) It enhances performance for almost all athletes. 
C) It raises blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate. 
D) It promotes absorption of electrolytes from the intestinal tract. 
E) It slows glycogen use

Question 5

Which of the following is a common product of anaerobic metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Lactate 
B) Phytate 
C) Phosphoric acid 
D) Hydrochloric acid 
E) Phosphagen 
A) Lactate 
B) Phytate 
C) Phosphoric acid 
D) Hydrochloric acid 
E) Phosphagen

Question 6

Which of the following will best accelerate glycogen storage after physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) A high fat snack within 15 minutes of exercise completion 
B) A high carbohydrate meal taken within two hours of exercise completion 
C) A high protein snack taken midway through exercise and another 30 minutes after exercise 
D) Sports drinks taken throughout exercise and repeated small, high protein snacks for two hours after exercise 
E) A high protein meal taken within two hours of exercise completion 
A) A high fat snack within 15 minutes of exercise completion 
B) A high carbohydrate meal taken within two hours of exercise completion 
C) A high protein snack taken midway through exercise and another 30 minutes after exercise 
D) Sports drinks taken throughout exercise and repeated small, high protein snacks for two hours after exercise 
E) A high protein meal taken within two hours of exercise completion

Question 7

MATCHING
-Substance in muscle that serves as a source of energy and water

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 8

MATCHING
-Transient condition of low blood hemoglobin in athletes

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 9

Which of the following is a feature of enhanced waters for physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) The oxygenated types are beneficial in endurance events. 
B) They provide a source of lactate to stimulate the Cori cycle. 
C) One serving provides about a third of the RDA for most vitamins and calcium. 
D) They usually contain less carbohydrate and electrolytes than typical sports drinks. 
E) They are generally more useful than sports drinks. 
A) The oxygenated types are beneficial in endurance events. 
B) They provide a source of lactate to stimulate the Cori cycle. 
C) One serving provides about a third of the RDA for most vitamins and calcium. 
D) They usually contain less carbohydrate and electrolytes than typical sports drinks. 
E) They are generally more useful than sports drinks.

Question 10

In weight training, muscle strength can best be emphasized by performing a

Accepted Answer

A) low number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
B) low number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
C) high number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
D) high number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
E) sufficient repetitions with any weight to induce exhaustion. 
A) low number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
B) low number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
C) high number of repetitions with heavy weight. 
D) high number of repetitions with lighter weight. 
E) sufficient repetitions with any weight to induce exhaustion.

Question 11

Describe an appropriate diet for physically active people.

Accepted Answer

Water: Even casual exercisers must atten

Question 12

MATCHING
-Depletion of this substance leads runners to experience "hitting the wall"

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 13

Why do many people and especially athletes believe in ergogenic aids?

Accepted Answer

Athletes gravitate to promises that they

Question 14

A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) atrophy. 
B) hypertrophy. 
C) muscular endurance. 
D) muscle engorgement. 
E) hyperplasia. 
A) atrophy. 
B) hypertrophy. 
C) muscular endurance. 
D) muscle engorgement. 
E) hyperplasia.

Question 15

____________________ ingested prior to high-intensity sports performance buffers the acid and neutralizes the carbon dioxide, thereby maintaining muscle pH levels closer to normal and enhancing exercise capacity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ ingested prior to high-intensity sports performance...

Question 16

Define the progressive overload principle as it applies to physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

A person who practices a physical activi

Question 17

To meet the more prolonged demands of sustained activity, the muscles rely on the ____________________ to provide ATP for muscle contraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To meet the more prolonged demands of...

Question 18

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) It is released as fatty acids from internal fat stores and subcutaneous fat. 
B) Upon commencement of an activity, blood fatty acids rise to provide an immediate source of fuel. 
C) Fat that is present within the muscle fiber represents the primary source of energy for that muscle. 
D) After consumption of a high-fat diet for at least 3 days, physical activities are performed as efficiently as from intake of a high-carbohydrate diet. 
E) Sports nutrition experts recommend that athletes consume less than 15 percent of their energy from fat to meet nutrient and energy needs. 
A) It is released as fatty acids from internal fat stores and subcutaneous fat. 
B) Upon commencement of an activity, blood fatty acids rise to provide an immediate source of fuel. 
C) Fat that is present within the muscle fiber represents the primary source of energy for that muscle. 
D) After consumption of a high-fat diet for at least 3 days, physical activities are performed as efficiently as from intake of a high-carbohydrate diet. 
E) Sports nutrition experts recommend that athletes consume less than 15 percent of their energy from fat to meet nutrient and energy needs.

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of fuel use by muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) At rest, about 90% of the fuel is derived from glucose. 
B) At rest, about 90% of the fuel is derived from fat. 
C) Muscles always use a mixture of fuels at rest or during physical activity. 
D) During physical activity, amino acids contribute most of the fuel. 
E) During the first 10 seconds of physical activity, the lactic acid system is the predominant source of energy. 
A) At rest, about 90% of the fuel is derived from glucose. 
B) At rest, about 90% of the fuel is derived from fat. 
C) Muscles always use a mixture of fuels at rest or during physical activity. 
D) During physical activity, amino acids contribute most of the fuel. 
E) During the first 10 seconds of physical activity, the lactic acid system is the predominant source of energy.

Question 20

Explain the meaning and significance of cardiorespiratory endurance.

Accepted Answer

The length of time a person can remain a

In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a

Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?

____________________ has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine, which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

Which of the following is a common product of anaerobic metabolism?

Which of the following will best accelerate glycogen storage after physical activity?

MATCHING -Substance in muscle that serves as a source of energy and water

MATCHING -Transient condition of low blood hemoglobin in athletes

Which of the following is a feature of enhanced waters for physical activity?

In weight training, muscle strength can best be emphasized by performing a

Describe an appropriate diet for physically active people.

MATCHING -Depletion of this substance leads runners to experience "hitting the wall"

Why do many people and especially athletes believe in ergogenic aids?

A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of

____________________ ingested prior to high-intensity sports performance buffers the acid and neutralizes the carbon dioxide, thereby maintaining muscle pH levels closer to normal and enhancing exercise capacity.

Define the progressive overload principle as it applies to physical fitness.

To meet the more prolonged demands of sustained activity, the muscles rely on the ____________________ to provide ATP for muscle contraction.

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fuel use by muscles?

Explain the meaning and significance of cardiorespiratory endurance.

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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

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

In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a

Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?

____________________ has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine, which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

Which of the following is a common product of anaerobic metabolism?

Which of the following will best accelerate glycogen storage after physical activity?

MATCHING -Substance in muscle that serves as a source of energy and water

MATCHING -Transient condition of low blood hemoglobin in athletes

Which of the following is a feature of enhanced waters for physical activity?

In weight training, muscle strength can best be emphasized by performing a

Describe an appropriate diet for physically active people.

MATCHING -Depletion of this substance leads runners to experience "hitting the wall"

Why do many people and especially athletes believe in ergogenic aids?

A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of

____________________ ingested prior to high-intensity sports performance buffers the acid and neutralizes the carbon dioxide, thereby maintaining muscle pH levels closer to normal and enhancing exercise capacity.

Define the progressive overload principle as it applies to physical fitness.

To meet the more prolonged demands of sustained activity, the muscles rely on the ____________________ to provide ATP for muscle contraction.

Which of the following describes a characteristic of fat use during physical activity?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fuel use by muscles?

Explain the meaning and significance of cardiorespiratory endurance.

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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