Question 1

Which is LEAST likely to be true of aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Sustained regular aerobic exercise decreases resting heart rate 
B) Aerobic exercise increases VO₂ max 
C) A major benefit of aerobic exercise is that it builds muscles 
D) Aerobic exercise involves activity that raises the heart rate 
A) Sustained regular aerobic exercise decreases resting heart rate 
B) Aerobic exercise increases VO₂ max 
C) A major benefit of aerobic exercise is that it builds muscles 
D) Aerobic exercise involves activity that raises the heart rate

Question 2

The end products of glucose breakdown in the presence of oxygen are:

Accepted Answer

A) water,carbon dioxide and citric acid. 
B) ATP,water and lactic acid. 
C) water,ATP and carbon dioxide. 
D) electrons,ATP and ketones. 
A) water,carbon dioxide and citric acid. 
B) ATP,water and lactic acid. 
C) water,ATP and carbon dioxide. 
D) electrons,ATP and ketones.

Question 3

Low energy intake and excessive exercise in female athletes may result in low levels of________ that in turn contributes to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen; reductions in bone mineral density 
B) thyroid stimulating hormone; goiter 
C) secretin; increased hydrochloric acid production 
D) prolactin; increased risk of stress fractures 
A) estrogen; reductions in bone mineral density 
B) thyroid stimulating hormone; goiter 
C) secretin; increased hydrochloric acid production 
D) prolactin; increased risk of stress fractures

Question 4

Supplements of ___________ are marketed to athletes to enhance energy production,even though it is unlikely that well fed athletes are deficient in these nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) B vitamins 
C) vitamin C 
D) beta-carotene 
A) vitamin E 
B) B vitamins 
C) vitamin C 
D) beta-carotene

Question 5

Which of the following is the WORST advice to give someone regarding long-term maintenance of an activity program?

Accepted Answer

A) Check with your physician,especially if you are over age 45 
B) Do an activity you enjoy 
C) Exercise as hard as you can,at least six days a week 
D) Make the exercise convenient; fit it into your day 
A) Check with your physician,especially if you are over age 45 
B) Do an activity you enjoy 
C) Exercise as hard as you can,at least six days a week 
D) Make the exercise convenient; fit it into your day

Question 6

Supplements of __________ can be of benefit to many female athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) vanadium 
B) zinc 
C) selenium 
D) iron 
A) vanadium 
B) zinc 
C) selenium 
D) iron

Question 7

Aerobic exercise does all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) enhances oxygen delivery by the circulatory system. 
B) decreases resting heart rate. 
C) decreases stroke volume. 
D) increases oxygen use by cells resulting in enhanced energy production. 
A) enhances oxygen delivery by the circulatory system. 
B) decreases resting heart rate. 
C) decreases stroke volume. 
D) increases oxygen use by cells resulting in enhanced energy production.

Question 8

Decrease in ____________ is generally NOT characteristic of the aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) maximum heart rate 
B) proportion of adipose tissue 
C) lean body mass 
D) cardiovascular endurance 
A) maximum heart rate 
B) proportion of adipose tissue 
C) lean body mass 
D) cardiovascular endurance

Question 9

What is the estimated maximum heart rate for a 20-year-old female (in beats/min)?

Accepted Answer

A) 80 
B) 168 
C) 188 
D) 200 
A) 80 
B) 168 
C) 188 
D) 200

Question 10

What type of diet will be prolong time to exhaustion in a long-distance cyclist?

Accepted Answer

A diet that can prolong time to exhausti

Question 11

During prolonged,intense exercise,most energy used by the body is derived from:

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids. 
B) creatine phosphate. 
C) glucose. 
D) protein. 
A) fatty acids. 
B) creatine phosphate. 
C) glucose. 
D) protein.

Question 12

What types of athletes may benefit from slightly increased intake of protein?

Accepted Answer

Athletes who may benefit from a slightly

Question 13

What is aerobic capacity? How is it determined? Will a trained athlete or an untrained person have a higher aerobic capacity?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic capacity, also known as VO2 max,

Question 14

What risks are associated with high intakes of amino acid supplements?

Accepted Answer

High intakes of amino acid supplements c

Question 15

The term,cardiorespiratory endurance,refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) heart rate times the number of breaths taken per minute. 
B) how long a person can exercise or continue a physical task. 
C) respiratory rates. 
D) how long it takes a person to walk or run 1000 meters. 
A) heart rate times the number of breaths taken per minute. 
B) how long a person can exercise or continue a physical task. 
C) respiratory rates. 
D) how long it takes a person to walk or run 1000 meters.

Question 16

During hot weather,athletes should consume fluids ______ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) before 
B) during 
C) after 
D) All of the above 
A) before 
B) during 
C) after 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Regarding weight loss in athletes,which is the LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight loss of no more than 2 pounds a week is recommended. 
B) Losing weight during the "off" season is usually better than losing weight while training and competing. 
C) Fluid can be safely restricted if energy is also restricted when rapid weight loss is desired. 
D) Severe calorie restriction in young female athletes can delay sexual maturation 
A) Weight loss of no more than 2 pounds a week is recommended. 
B) Losing weight during the "off" season is usually better than losing weight while training and competing. 
C) Fluid can be safely restricted if energy is also restricted when rapid weight loss is desired. 
D) Severe calorie restriction in young female athletes can delay sexual maturation

Question 18

Describe metabolic sources of energy as an athlete runs an endurance race for four hours.What is used first,second,third,etc.? What can such an athlete drink or eat to maximize performance?

Accepted Answer

As an athlete runs an endurance race for

Question 19

Lifting heavy weights stresses muscles over time causing an adaptation called:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophy. 
B) myoadaptive response. 
C) atrophy. 
D) kinetic thickening. 
A) hypertrophy. 
B) myoadaptive response. 
C) atrophy. 
D) kinetic thickening.

Question 20

Describe a carbohydrate loading regimen.How are exercise and diet affected during the week before competition?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate loading is a strategy used

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Which is LEAST likely to be true of aerobic exercise?

The end products of glucose breakdown in the presence of oxygen are:

Low energy intake and excessive exercise in female athletes may result in low levels of________ that in turn contributes to _________.

Supplements of ___________ are marketed to athletes to enhance energy production,even though it is unlikely that well fed athletes are deficient in these nutrients.

Which of the following is the WORST advice to give someone regarding long-term maintenance of an activity program?

Supplements of __________ can be of benefit to many female athletes.

Aerobic exercise does all the following EXCEPT:

Decrease in ____________ is generally NOT characteristic of the aging process.

What is the estimated maximum heart rate for a 20-year-old female (in beats/min)?

What type of diet will be prolong time to exhaustion in a long-distance cyclist?

During prolonged,intense exercise,most energy used by the body is derived from:

What types of athletes may benefit from slightly increased intake of protein?

What is aerobic capacity? How is it determined? Will a trained athlete or an untrained person have a higher aerobic capacity?

What risks are associated with high intakes of amino acid supplements?

The term,cardiorespiratory endurance,refers to:

During hot weather,athletes should consume fluids ______ exercise.

Regarding weight loss in athletes,which is the LEAST accurate?

Describe metabolic sources of energy as an athlete runs an endurance race for four hours.What is used first,second,third,etc.? What can such an athlete drink or eat to maximize performance?

Lifting heavy weights stresses muscles over time causing an adaptation called:

Describe a carbohydrate loading regimen.How are exercise and diet affected during the week before competition?

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