Question 1

Use of intramuscular triglycerides is greatest in low- to moderate-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Consuming excess sports drinks or water during exercise can contribute to water intoxication. 
B) Dietitians generally recommend iron supplements to prevent dehydration. 
C) Alcohol enables the body to retain water and prevent dehyration. 
D) Compared to nonathletes,endurance athletes can tolerate dehydration without suffering ill effects. 
A) Consuming excess sports drinks or water during exercise can contribute to water intoxication. 
B) Dietitians generally recommend iron supplements to prevent dehydration. 
C) Alcohol enables the body to retain water and prevent dehyration. 
D) Compared to nonathletes,endurance athletes can tolerate dehydration without suffering ill effects. A

Question 3

For optimal support during activity,athletes should consume ____________ g of protein per kilogram of body weight 3 to 4 hours before a strenuous training session or competition.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.15 to 0.25 
B) 0.20 to 0.30 
C) 0.25 to 0.35 
D) 0.30 to 0.40 
A) 0.15 to 0.25 
B) 0.20 to 0.30 
C) 0.25 to 0.35 
D) 0.30 to 0.40 A

Question 4

Jordan is a competitive athlete who weighs 220 lb.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 320 to 570 
B) 1320 to 2200 
C) 480 to 820 
D) 600 to 1000 
A) 320 to 570 
B) 1320 to 2200 
C) 480 to 820 
D) 600 to 1000

Question 5

Many sports organizations have banned the use of _____ by athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) colloidal ligands 
B) branched-chain amino acids 
C) anabolic steroids 
D) herbal extracts 
A) colloidal ligands 
B) branched-chain amino acids 
C) anabolic steroids 
D) herbal extracts

Question 6

By performing exercise regularly,people can reduce their risk of _________.

Accepted Answer

A) hemochromatosis 
B) thalassemia minor 
C) cardiovascular disease 
D) pernicious anemia 
A) hemochromatosis 
B) thalassemia minor 
C) cardiovascular disease 
D) pernicious anemia

Question 7

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the dietary needs of an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) Body composition 
B) Type of training 
C) Environmental conditions 
D) Ethnicity 
A) Body composition 
B) Type of training 
C) Environmental conditions 
D) Ethnicity

Question 8

Whey protein supplements can enhance exercise recovery and increase muscle protein synthesis in resistance athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Recommended sports drinks contain about ______ g of carbohydrate per 12-ounce serving.

Accepted Answer

A) 14 
B) 21 
C) 35 
D) 28 
A) 14 
B) 21 
C) 35 
D) 28

Question 10

Which of the following does not contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-calorie diet 
B) Vegan diet 
C) Distance running 
D) Cheerleading 
A) Low-calorie diet 
B) Vegan diet 
C) Distance running 
D) Cheerleading

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining. 
B) The first 3 to 6 weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. 
C) When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone. 
D) A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities. 
A) Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining. 
B) The first 3 to 6 weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. 
C) When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone. 
D) A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Trained athletes are unable to compete when fat comprises 65% of their total energy intake. 
B) Athletes and other physically active people should avoid diets that supply more than 15% of total energy from fat. 
C) Most physically active people should consume 20 to 35% of their total energy intake from fat. 
D) Dietitians generally recommend very-low-fat diets for healthy athletes. 
A) Trained athletes are unable to compete when fat comprises 65% of their total energy intake. 
B) Athletes and other physically active people should avoid diets that supply more than 15% of total energy from fat. 
C) Most physically active people should consume 20 to 35% of their total energy intake from fat. 
D) Dietitians generally recommend very-low-fat diets for healthy athletes.

Question 13

Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Hard cycling for 1 hour 
B) Walking for 1 hour 
C) Lifting weights for 30 minutes 
D) Jogging for 30 minutes 
A) Hard cycling for 1 hour 
B) Walking for 1 hour 
C) Lifting weights for 30 minutes 
D) Jogging for 30 minutes

Question 14

Skeletal muscles generate more free radicals during rest than during physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Luis is a healthy man who is 23 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 138 to 167 bpm 
B) 153 to 180 bpm 
C) 65 to 99 bpm 
D) 129 to 159 bpm 
A) 138 to 167 bpm 
B) 153 to 180 bpm 
C) 65 to 99 bpm 
D) 129 to 159 bpm

Question 16

Alicia's goal is to become a world-class endurance athlete.She trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.She weighs 60 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories she needs to consume daily to maintain her body weight while in training?

Accepted Answer

A) 2700 
B) 4700 
C) 5700 
D) 3700 
A) 2700 
B) 4700 
C) 5700 
D) 3700

Question 17

Plasma free fatty acids are derived from triglycerides in adipose cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) During high-intensity exercise,the rate of fat oxidation decreases. 
B) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
C) Phosphocreatine provides about 85% of the energy needed to fuel muscles during endurance physical activities. 
D) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles. 
A) During high-intensity exercise,the rate of fat oxidation decreases. 
B) Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. 
C) Phosphocreatine provides about 85% of the energy needed to fuel muscles during endurance physical activities. 
D) Amino acids are a major source of energy for contracting muscles.

Question 19

Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age.Using this information,calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 129 to 159 bpm 
B) 99 to 139 bpm 
C) 59 to 79 bpm 
D) 139 to 168 bpm 
A) 129 to 159 bpm 
B) 99 to 139 bpm 
C) 59 to 79 bpm 
D) 139 to 168 bpm

Question 20

Juliana is a resistance athlete who weighs 175 lb.According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,her minimal intake of protein should be approximately _____ g daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 130 
B) 46 
C) 96 
D) 210 
A) 130 
B) 46 
C) 96 
D) 210

Use of intramuscular triglycerides is greatest in low- to moderate-intensity physical activity.

Which of the following statements is true?

For optimal support during activity,athletes should consume ____________ g of protein per kilogram of body weight 3 to 4 hours before a strenuous training session or competition.

Jordan is a competitive athlete who weighs 220 lb.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Many sports organizations have banned the use of _____ by athletes.

By performing exercise regularly,people can reduce their risk of _________.

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the dietary needs of an athlete?

Whey protein supplements can enhance exercise recovery and increase muscle protein synthesis in resistance athletes.

Recommended sports drinks contain about ______ g of carbohydrate per 12-ounce serving.

Which of the following does not contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most carbohydrate?

Skeletal muscles generate more free radicals during rest than during physical activity.

Luis is a healthy man who is 23 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Alicia's goal is to become a world-class endurance athlete.She trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.She weighs 60 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories she needs to consume daily to maintain her body weight while in training?

Plasma free fatty acids are derived from triglycerides in adipose cells.

Which of the following statements is true?

Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age.Using this information,calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Juliana is a resistance athlete who weighs 175 lb.According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,her minimal intake of protein should be approximately _____ g daily.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 15: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Use of intramuscular triglycerides is greatest in low- to moderate-intensity physical activity.

Which of the following statements is true?

For optimal support during activity,athletes should consume ____________ g of protein per kilogram of body weight 3 to 4 hours before a strenuous training session or competition.

Jordan is a competitive athlete who weighs 220 lb.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Many sports organizations have banned the use of _____ by athletes.

By performing exercise regularly,people can reduce their risk of _________.

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the dietary needs of an athlete?

Whey protein supplements can enhance exercise recovery and increase muscle protein synthesis in resistance athletes.

Recommended sports drinks contain about ______ g of carbohydrate per 12-ounce serving.

Which of the following does not contribute to iron-deficiency anemia?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most carbohydrate?

Skeletal muscles generate more free radicals during rest than during physical activity.

Luis is a healthy man who is 23 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Alicia's goal is to become a world-class endurance athlete.She trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.She weighs 60 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories she needs to consume daily to maintain her body weight while in training?

Plasma free fatty acids are derived from triglycerides in adipose cells.

Which of the following statements is true?

Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age.Using this information,calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Juliana is a resistance athlete who weighs 175 lb.According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,her minimal intake of protein should be approximately _____ g daily.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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