Question 1

Which macronutrient(s)can be utilized to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrates 
B) Fats 
C) Proteins 
D) All of the above 
A) Carbohydrates 
B) Fats 
C) Proteins 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Glycogen supercompensation involves a two-part regimen during the week before competition.The two elements of the program are:

Accepted Answer

A) progressively increasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake. 
B) progressively increasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
C) progressively decreasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
D) progressively decreasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake. 
A) progressively increasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake. 
B) progressively increasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
C) progressively decreasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
D) progressively decreasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake.

Question 3

Iron deficiency in athletes is LEAST likely to be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) following a strict vegan diet. 
B) limiting total energy consumption. 
C) resistance exercise. 
D) avoiding red meat in the diet. 
A) following a strict vegan diet. 
B) limiting total energy consumption. 
C) resistance exercise. 
D) avoiding red meat in the diet.

Question 4

When should an athlete eat after competition? What are good choices for a post-competition meal? Why is this re-feeding period important?

Accepted Answer

After competition, an athlete should aim

Question 5

Which of the following could be considered an ergogenic aid?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis to overcome pre-game jitters 
B) Vitamin E supplements taken by female varsity volleyball players 
C) Magnets in an endurance runner's shoes 
D) Any of the above 
A) Hypnosis to overcome pre-game jitters 
B) Vitamin E supplements taken by female varsity volleyball players 
C) Magnets in an endurance runner's shoes 
D) Any of the above

Question 6

Which statement about hyponatremia is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs when water is used to replace large sweat losses. 
B) It is a reduction of the sodium concentration in the blood. 
C) Severe occurrences lead to alterations in blood potassium levels eventually resulting in impaired heart function. 
D) The early symptoms may be similar to dehydration. 
A) It occurs when water is used to replace large sweat losses. 
B) It is a reduction of the sodium concentration in the blood. 
C) Severe occurrences lead to alterations in blood potassium levels eventually resulting in impaired heart function. 
D) The early symptoms may be similar to dehydration.

Question 7

During intense exercise,important functions of water include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) producing sweat. 
B) transporting oxygen and nutrients. 
C) eliminating metabolic waste products. 
D) preventing body temperature change. 
A) producing sweat. 
B) transporting oxygen and nutrients. 
C) eliminating metabolic waste products. 
D) preventing body temperature change.

Question 8

Supplementation of __________ may improve performance in high intensity exercise lasting 30 seconds or less.

Accepted Answer

A) chromium 
B) caffeine 
C) creatine 
D) vitamin C 
A) chromium 
B) caffeine 
C) creatine 
D) vitamin C

Question 9

For exercise lasting less than one hour,the preferred drink is:

Accepted Answer

A) water. 
B) half water and half fruit juice. 
C) sports drinks. 
D) any type of fruit juice. 
A) water. 
B) half water and half fruit juice. 
C) sports drinks. 
D) any type of fruit juice.

Question 10

Training leads to all of the following adaptations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increased numbers of capillaries in muscles. 
B) decreased numbers of mitochondria in muscle fibers. 
C) an expanded blood volume. 
D) increased aerobic capacity. 
A) increased numbers of capillaries in muscles. 
B) decreased numbers of mitochondria in muscle fibers. 
C) an expanded blood volume. 
D) increased aerobic capacity.

Question 11

What are benefits and risks associated with taking creatine supplements?

Accepted Answer

Creatine supplements have been shown to

Question 12

Endorphins released with exercise do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increase muscle mass. 
B) cause a natural euphoria. 
C) reduce stress. 
D) reduce the perception of pain. 
A) increase muscle mass. 
B) cause a natural euphoria. 
C) reduce stress. 
D) reduce the perception of pain.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about flexibility is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexibility determines range of motion. 
B) Flexibility reduces injury. 
C) Increased flexibility enhances muscle mass. 
D) Flexibility can increase speed. 
A) Flexibility determines range of motion. 
B) Flexibility reduces injury. 
C) Increased flexibility enhances muscle mass. 
D) Flexibility can increase speed.

Question 14

It is recommended that athletes consume diets with the following approximate proportions:

Accepted Answer

A) 45% protein,35% fat,15-20% carbohydrate 
B) 15-20% protein,20-25% fat,60% carbohydrate 
C) 10-15% protein,30-35% fat,35-45% carbohydrate 
D) 25% protein,35% fat,40% carbohydrate 
A) 45% protein,35% fat,15-20% carbohydrate 
B) 15-20% protein,20-25% fat,60% carbohydrate 
C) 10-15% protein,30-35% fat,35-45% carbohydrate 
D) 25% protein,35% fat,40% carbohydrate

Question 15

Endurance is greatest when the diet contains a higher proportion of calories from:

Accepted Answer

A) individual amino acid supplements. 
B) protein. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) fat. 
A) individual amino acid supplements. 
B) protein. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) fat.

Question 16

Amenorrhea has the greatest effect on the homeostasis of which mineral in a female athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Fluoride 
C) Iron 
D) Magnesium 
A) Calcium 
B) Fluoride 
C) Iron 
D) Magnesium

Question 17

An athlete exercising at a moderate level for more than two consecutive hours will benefit MOST from consuming:

Accepted Answer

A) a beer. 
B) a cup of black coffee. 
C) a sports beverage. 
D) an energy shot. 
A) a beer. 
B) a cup of black coffee. 
C) a sports beverage. 
D) an energy shot.

Question 18

The proportion of lean body tissue can be best increased by:

Accepted Answer

A) taking bee pollen. 
B) increasing protein intake. 
C) lifting weights regularly. 
D) vitamin E supplements. 
A) taking bee pollen. 
B) increasing protein intake. 
C) lifting weights regularly. 
D) vitamin E supplements.

Question 19

How does fatty acid use change with time in a person out for a 45-minute jog?

Accepted Answer

During a 45-minute jog, the body's use o

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Which macronutrient(s)can be utilized to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen?

Glycogen supercompensation involves a two-part regimen during the week before competition.The two elements of the program are:

Iron deficiency in athletes is LEAST likely to be caused by:

When should an athlete eat after competition? What are good choices for a post-competition meal? Why is this re-feeding period important?

Which of the following could be considered an ergogenic aid?

Which statement about hyponatremia is FALSE?

During intense exercise,important functions of water include all of the following EXCEPT:

Supplementation of __________ may improve performance in high intensity exercise lasting 30 seconds or less.

For exercise lasting less than one hour,the preferred drink is:

Training leads to all of the following adaptations EXCEPT:

What are benefits and risks associated with taking creatine supplements?

Endorphins released with exercise do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about flexibility is FALSE?

It is recommended that athletes consume diets with the following approximate proportions:

Endurance is greatest when the diet contains a higher proportion of calories from:

Amenorrhea has the greatest effect on the homeostasis of which mineral in a female athlete?

An athlete exercising at a moderate level for more than two consecutive hours will benefit MOST from consuming:

The proportion of lean body tissue can be best increased by:

How does fatty acid use change with time in a person out for a 45-minute jog?

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