Question 1

Athletes need to consume over 500 grams of protein supplements a day to build muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Carbohydrate loading is for strength-trained athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Glucose is stored in muscle tissue as

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  protein. 
D)  phosphocreatine (PCr). 
A)  triglycerides. 
B)  glycogen. 
C)  protein. 
D)  phosphocreatine (PCr).

Question 4

During muscle-building regimes,how much protein should athletes consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.8 g/kg 
B)  1.0 - 1.2 g/kg 
C)  1.5 - 1.7 g/kg 
D)  2.0 - 2.4 g/kg 
A)  0.8 g/kg 
B)  1.0 - 1.2 g/kg 
C)  1.5 - 1.7 g/kg 
D)  2.0 - 2.4 g/kg

Question 5

Restoration of muscle glycogen occurs when _____ grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight are consumed 30 minutes after exercise and again 2 hours after exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 - 0.75 
B)  1.0 - 1.5 
C)  3.0 - 4.0 
D)  None of these responses are correct. 
A)  0.5 - 0.75 
B)  1.0 - 1.5 
C)  3.0 - 4.0 
D)  None of these responses are correct.

Question 6

When conditions in the exercising muscle are anaerobic,metabolism of glucose results in

Accepted Answer

A)  the formation of lactate. 
B)  production of 28 to 30 ATP. 
C)  transfer of electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
D)  None of these responses are correct. 
A)  the formation of lactate. 
B)  production of 28 to 30 ATP. 
C)  transfer of electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen. 
D)  None of these responses are correct.

Question 7

Another adaptation that occur with exercise,besides improvement in fitness is:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased bone density. 
B)  better eyesight. 
C)  increased longevity. 
D)  increased morbidity. 
A)  increased bone density. 
B)  better eyesight. 
C)  increased longevity. 
D)  increased morbidity.

Question 8

Athletes,particularly female and young athletes,need to increase their intake of ________ to increase red blood cell production.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  calcium 
D)  iron 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  calcium 
D)  iron

Question 9

Preferably,a pre-game meal should be eaten about ________ before an endurance event.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 to 4 hours 
D)  5 to 6 hours 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  1 hour 
C)  2 to 4 hours 
D)  5 to 6 hours

Question 10

Fluids should be consumed _________ an athletic event.

Accepted Answer

A)  before 
B)  during 
C)  after 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  before 
B)  during 
C)  after 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 11

Energy for muscle contraction is most directly supplied by

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  creatine. 
C)  phosphocreatine. 
D)  ATP. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  creatine. 
C)  phosphocreatine. 
D)  ATP.

Question 12

The majority of stored energy in the body is in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  ATP. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  triglycerides. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  ATP. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  triglycerides.

Question 13

When plenty of oxygen is available in the muscles,the condition is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic. 
B)  aerobic. 
C)  VO2max. 
D)  glycolytic. 
A)  anaerobic. 
B)  aerobic. 
C)  VO2max. 
D)  glycolytic.

Question 14

List 5 symptoms of heatstroke,and explain how it can occur.

Accepted Answer

Heatstroke is a serious condition that o

Question 15

_____ supply about 2% to 5%,or at the most 10%,of energy needs for endurance events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins 
B)  Carbohydrates 
C)  Fats 
D)  Vitamins 
A)  Proteins 
B)  Carbohydrates 
C)  Fats 
D)  Vitamins

Question 16

A good way to determine the intensity of exercise is to measure the amount of oxygen a person consumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The benefits of participating in different types of exercise are

Accepted Answer

A)  strengthening a variety of muscle groups. 
B)  reducing the chances of injury. 
C)  promoting activities that are more interesting and thus more likely to be continued. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  strengthening a variety of muscle groups. 
B)  reducing the chances of injury. 
C)  promoting activities that are more interesting and thus more likely to be continued. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 18

Taking iron supplements has been found to benefit athletes

Accepted Answer

A)  only if they are anemic. 
B)  in rare cases when they have experienced a cessation of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  who are experiencing early symptoms of osteoporosis. 
D)  by increasing the bulk of muscle. 
A)  only if they are anemic. 
B)  in rare cases when they have experienced a cessation of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  who are experiencing early symptoms of osteoporosis. 
D)  by increasing the bulk of muscle.

Question 19

"Hitting the wall" means

Accepted Answer

A)  someone is training for a marathon. 
B)  someone has run out of available carbohydrates for energy. 
C)  someone is so tired that he must stop to and rest for 10 to 15 minutes before continuing the sport. 
D)  None of these responses are correct. 
A)  someone is training for a marathon. 
B)  someone has run out of available carbohydrates for energy. 
C)  someone is so tired that he must stop to and rest for 10 to 15 minutes before continuing the sport. 
D)  None of these responses are correct.

Question 20

How would you convince a football coach that a sports drink would be better than water for his high school athletes during two-a-day practices?

Accepted Answer

First, I would emphasize the importance

Athletes need to consume over 500 grams of protein supplements a day to build muscle.

Carbohydrate loading is for strength-trained athletes.

Glucose is stored in muscle tissue as

During muscle-building regimes,how much protein should athletes consume?

Restoration of muscle glycogen occurs when _____ grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight are consumed 30 minutes after exercise and again 2 hours after exercise.

When conditions in the exercising muscle are anaerobic,metabolism of glucose results in

Another adaptation that occur with exercise,besides improvement in fitness is:

Athletes,particularly female and young athletes,need to increase their intake of ________ to increase red blood cell production.

Preferably,a pre-game meal should be eaten about ________ before an endurance event.

Fluids should be consumed _________ an athletic event.

Energy for muscle contraction is most directly supplied by

The majority of stored energy in the body is in the form of

When plenty of oxygen is available in the muscles,the condition is referred to as

List 5 symptoms of heatstroke,and explain how it can occur.

_____ supply about 2% to 5%,or at the most 10%,of energy needs for endurance events.

A good way to determine the intensity of exercise is to measure the amount of oxygen a person consumes.

The benefits of participating in different types of exercise are

Taking iron supplements has been found to benefit athletes

"Hitting the wall" means

How would you convince a football coach that a sports drink would be better than water for his high school athletes during two-a-day practices?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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Exam 11: Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Athletes need to consume over 500 grams of protein supplements a day to build muscle.

Carbohydrate loading is for strength-trained athletes.

Glucose is stored in muscle tissue as

During muscle-building regimes,how much protein should athletes consume?

Restoration of muscle glycogen occurs when _____ grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight are consumed 30 minutes after exercise and again 2 hours after exercise.

When conditions in the exercising muscle are anaerobic,metabolism of glucose results in

Another adaptation that occur with exercise,besides improvement in fitness is:

Athletes,particularly female and young athletes,need to increase their intake of ________ to increase red blood cell production.

Preferably,a pre-game meal should be eaten about ________ before an endurance event.

Fluids should be consumed _________ an athletic event.

Energy for muscle contraction is most directly supplied by

The majority of stored energy in the body is in the form of

When plenty of oxygen is available in the muscles,the condition is referred to as

List 5 symptoms of heatstroke,and explain how it can occur.

_____ supply about 2% to 5%,or at the most 10%,of energy needs for endurance events.

A good way to determine the intensity of exercise is to measure the amount of oxygen a person consumes.

The benefits of participating in different types of exercise are

Taking iron supplements has been found to benefit athletes

"Hitting the wall" means

How would you convince a football coach that a sports drink would be better than water for his high school athletes during two-a-day practices?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Filters