Exam 15: Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Tatiana is a competitive athlete who weighs 70 kg.She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Various environmental factors contribute to whether or not an individual meets physical activity recommendations,including the location of a person's home (urban or suburban),safety of the neighborhood,ability to walk to destinations within the community,and availability of local parks,trails,and fitness centers.Which of the following best represents the built environment?

Use of ergogenic aids is common in athletes of all ages and all levels of competition,but is highest in certain groups.Based on the information in Chapter 15,which of the following individuals is most likely to use ergogenic aids?

Low blood levels of vitamin D may lead to reduced reaction time,poor balance,and an increased risk of falling.

An athlete's diet is the most crucial factor affecting his or her performance.

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

Risk of bone fractures may increase for athletes who train primarily indoors and follow vegetarian diets.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

The AMDR for fat for athletes is the same as for nonathletes.

An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program _________.

Matthew is a healthy 35-year-old man.According to guidelines promoted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,he should perform _____ minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.

During exercise lasting less than 60 minutes,athletes should consume 3 to 7 ounces of water every 15 minutes.

Carbohydrate loading involves manipulating dietary and physical activity patterns three to seven days before an athletic event to increase muscle glycogen stores.

Which of the following foods is often recommended for an athlete who wants to replenish his or her glycogen stores quickly after performing vigorous physical activity?

When an athlete takes branched-chain amino acids he or she can expect all of the following effects EXCEPT ____________.

Which of the following ergogenic aids is categorized as not effective and does not perform as claimed?

True or false.Carbohydrate loading helps delay fatigue in athletes participating in events lasting 30 to 60 minutes.

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate pre-event snack for an athlete?

Iron deficiency is more common in young female athletes than in young male athletes.