Question 1

When oxygen availability is limited in the cell,pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is meant by the overload principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  subjecting the body to inappropriately high stress 
B)  stretching a muscle group beyond the joint's healthy range of motion 
C)  improving fitness by placing extra physical demand on the body 
D)  complete depletion of the body's stored glycogen 
A)  subjecting the body to inappropriately high stress 
B)  stretching a muscle group beyond the joint's healthy range of motion 
C)  improving fitness by placing extra physical demand on the body 
D)  complete depletion of the body's stored glycogen

Question 3

Which of the following statements about athletes and body weight is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Athletes attempting to lose weight should adopt a low-carbohydrate diet. 
B)  Athletes attempting to maintain a lean body weight are at increased risk for osteoporosis. 
C)  If weight loss is warranted in an athlete, energy intake should be reduced no more than 500-650 kcal/day. 
D)  If weight loss is warranted in an athlete, it should be attempted during the competitive season when high energy expenditure will facilitate the process. 
A)  Athletes attempting to lose weight should adopt a low-carbohydrate diet. 
B)  Athletes attempting to maintain a lean body weight are at increased risk for osteoporosis. 
C)  If weight loss is warranted in an athlete, energy intake should be reduced no more than 500-650 kcal/day. 
D)  If weight loss is warranted in an athlete, it should be attempted during the competitive season when high energy expenditure will facilitate the process.

Question 4

Anabolic steroid use can cause shriveled testicles,enlarged breast tissue,and other signs of "feminization" in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Rosa is 20 years old and beginning an exercise program.Her goal is to exercise at moderate intensity.What target heart rate range (beats per minute)should she try to maintain during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 to 90 bpm 
B)  100 to 140 bpm 
C)  160 to 180 bpm 
D)  185 to 200 bpm 
A)  80 to 90 bpm 
B)  100 to 140 bpm 
C)  160 to 180 bpm 
D)  185 to 200 bpm

Question 6

At rest,the body's fuel source is primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle glycogen. 
B)  blood glucose. 
C)  fat. 
D)  protein. 
A)  muscle glycogen. 
B)  blood glucose. 
C)  fat. 
D)  protein.

Question 7

The primary way the body loses heat is through

Accepted Answer

A)  urine. 
B)  feces. 
C)  evaporative cooling. 
D)  respiration. 
A)  urine. 
B)  feces. 
C)  evaporative cooling. 
D)  respiration.

Question 8

The breakdown of glucose to ATP and pyruvic acid is called

Accepted Answer

A)  glycosylation. 
B)  glycogenolysis. 
C)  gluconeogenesis. 
D)  glycolysis. 
A)  glycosylation. 
B)  glycogenolysis. 
C)  gluconeogenesis. 
D)  glycolysis.

Question 9

Which of the following is MOST likely to occur when a runner stops suddenly after a race?

Accepted Answer

A)  heat syncope 
B)  heat stroke 
C)  heat exhaustion 
D)  heat cramps 
A)  heat syncope 
B)  heat stroke 
C)  heat exhaustion 
D)  heat cramps

Question 10

To stay healthy,athletes should consume less than 15% of their energy from fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When does the body experience the highest rates of glycogen storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 hours prior to exercise 
B)  during high-intensity exercise 
C)  4 to 6 hours after exercise 
D)  24 hours after exercise 
A)  8 hours prior to exercise 
B)  during high-intensity exercise 
C)  4 to 6 hours after exercise 
D)  24 hours after exercise

Question 12

Identify recommendations for fluid replacement before,during,and after physical activity.

Accepted Answer

Fluid replacement before, during, and af

Question 13

Substances used to improve overall exercise and athletic performance are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogenic aids. 
B)  ergonomic aids. 
C)  ergogenic aids. 
D)  energetic aids. 
A)  glycogenic aids. 
B)  ergonomic aids. 
C)  ergogenic aids. 
D)  energetic aids.

Question 14

Jorge is a weight lifter who is training intensively to increase his muscle mass.Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Jorge's protein needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jorge should consume a minimum of 2.2 grams of protein/kilogram of body weight. 
B)  Jorge should boost his protein intake by consuming protein shakes and protein bars. 
C)  It is impossible for Jorge to get adequate amounts of protein without eating meat, fish, and poultry. 
D)  Jorge can meet his protein needs by following his personalized MyPlate food pattern. 
A)  Jorge should consume a minimum of 2.2 grams of protein/kilogram of body weight. 
B)  Jorge should boost his protein intake by consuming protein shakes and protein bars. 
C)  It is impossible for Jorge to get adequate amounts of protein without eating meat, fish, and poultry. 
D)  Jorge can meet his protein needs by following his personalized MyPlate food pattern.

Question 15

Which of the following BEST describes exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  any movement produced by muscles that increases energy expenditure 
B)  maximal force or tension level that can be produced by a muscle group 
C)  leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured 
D)  ability to move a joint fluidly through the complete range of motion 
A)  any movement produced by muscles that increases energy expenditure 
B)  maximal force or tension level that can be produced by a muscle group 
C)  leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured 
D)  ability to move a joint fluidly through the complete range of motion

Question 16

The FITT principle is

Accepted Answer

A)  the theory that people who are flexible, intense, tall, and thin are more likely to be fit. 
B)  the principle followed to achieve an appropriate overload for physical training. 
C)  a method to determine your fitness level based on your target heart rate. 
D)  a method used to assess fitness based on flexibility, interest, training, and technique. 
A)  the theory that people who are flexible, intense, tall, and thin are more likely to be fit. 
B)  the principle followed to achieve an appropriate overload for physical training. 
C)  a method to determine your fitness level based on your target heart rate. 
D)  a method used to assess fitness based on flexibility, interest, training, and technique.

Question 17

Ronald is a healthy,40-year-old tax accountant who is physically fit.He would like to ensure that he continues to maintain his cardiorespiratory fitness.Utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)guidelines,which of the following heart rates (beats per minute)should Ronald maintain to achieve a vigorous-intensity workout?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 bpm 
B)  90 bpm 
C)  143 bpm 
D)  153 bpm 
A)  50 bpm 
B)  90 bpm 
C)  143 bpm 
D)  153 bpm

Question 18

Elisa is a gymnast who trains on average for two hours each day.She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kilocalories per day.What is the minimum number of kilocalories she should consume from carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 kcal 
B)  1,125 kcal 
C)  1,500 kcal 
D)  1,625 kcal 
A)  1,000 kcal 
B)  1,125 kcal 
C)  1,500 kcal 
D)  1,625 kcal

Question 19

Vigorous training directly increases an athlete's need for calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Creatine supplementation may enhance an athlete's sprint performance in swimming,running,and cycling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

When oxygen availability is limited in the cell,pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid.

What is meant by the overload principle?

Which of the following statements about athletes and body weight is TRUE?

Anabolic steroid use can cause shriveled testicles,enlarged breast tissue,and other signs of "feminization" in men.

Rosa is 20 years old and beginning an exercise program.Her goal is to exercise at moderate intensity.What target heart rate range (beats per minute)should she try to maintain during exercise?

At rest,the body's fuel source is primarily

The primary way the body loses heat is through

The breakdown of glucose to ATP and pyruvic acid is called

Which of the following is MOST likely to occur when a runner stops suddenly after a race?

To stay healthy,athletes should consume less than 15% of their energy from fat.

When does the body experience the highest rates of glycogen storage?

Identify recommendations for fluid replacement before,during,and after physical activity.

Substances used to improve overall exercise and athletic performance are known as

Jorge is a weight lifter who is training intensively to increase his muscle mass.Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Jorge's protein needs?

Which of the following BEST describes exercise?

The FITT principle is

Elisa is a gymnast who trains on average for two hours each day.She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kilocalories per day.What is the minimum number of kilocalories she should consume from carbohydrates?

Vigorous training directly increases an athlete's need for calcium.

Creatine supplementation may enhance an athlete's sprint performance in swimming,running,and cycling.

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