Question 1

A 120-pound woman is training for a bodybuilding competition and needs to build muscle mass.What is the maximum recommended daily protein intake for this woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 110 grams per day 
B) 240 grams per day 
C) 45 grams per day 
D) 80 grams per day 
A) 110 grams per day 
B) 240 grams per day 
C) 45 grams per day 
D) 80 grams per day

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the protein intake for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Most athletes must take protein supplements to get enough protein. 
B) Bodybuilders need more protein than elite endurance athletes. 
C) Amino acid supplements are a better way to deliver amino acids because they do not need to be digested. 
D) Most athletes eating a variety of foods will easily meet their protein needs. 
A) Most athletes must take protein supplements to get enough protein. 
B) Bodybuilders need more protein than elite endurance athletes. 
C) Amino acid supplements are a better way to deliver amino acids because they do not need to be digested. 
D) Most athletes eating a variety of foods will easily meet their protein needs.

Question 3

Which of the following supposedly speeds the removal of lactic acid from contracting muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine 
B) Growth hormone 
C) Creatine 
D) Sodium bicarbonate 
A) Caffeine 
B) Growth hormone 
C) Creatine 
D) Sodium bicarbonate

Question 4

Anaerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Accepted Answer

A) 10 seconds. 
B) up to 30 seconds. 
C) 30 seconds to 2 minutes. 
D) up to 5 minutes. 
A) 10 seconds. 
B) up to 30 seconds. 
C) 30 seconds to 2 minutes. 
D) up to 5 minutes.

Question 5

Which of the following is a good pre-event meal?

Accepted Answer

A) Bacon,lettuce,and tomato sandwich 
B) Milk shake 
C) Cheese and sausage pizza 
D) Bagel with peanut butter 
A) Bacon,lettuce,and tomato sandwich 
B) Milk shake 
C) Cheese and sausage pizza 
D) Bagel with peanut butter

Question 6

For every pound lost during a workout,______ cup(s)of water should be consumed during or after exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) 1/2 to 1 
B) 1 to 2 
C) 2 to 3 
D) 3 to 4 
A) 1/2 to 1 
B) 1 to 2 
C) 2 to 3 
D) 3 to 4

Question 7

For aerobic glucose breakdown to take place,two- and three-carbon fragments must enter which cell organelle to be metabolized into carbon dioxide and water?

Accepted Answer

A) Nucleus 
B) Mitochondrion 
C) Golgi body 
D) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum 
A) Nucleus 
B) Mitochondrion 
C) Golgi body 
D) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 8

Triathletes and marathoners need approximately ______ grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight per day to prevent chronic fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30

Question 9

What is the name of the high-energy compound that cells use directly to fuel other chemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) Adenosine triphosphate 
B) Glucose 
C) Amino acids 
D) Fatty acids 
A) Adenosine triphosphate 
B) Glucose 
C) Amino acids 
D) Fatty acids

Question 10

Carbohydrate loading

Accepted Answer

A) involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods the day before an endurance event. 
B) involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days,followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition. 
C) involves a tapering in the intensity of workouts with a corresponding increase in the percentage of carbohydrate intake. 
D) does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree. 
A) involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods the day before an endurance event. 
B) involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days,followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition. 
C) involves a tapering in the intensity of workouts with a corresponding increase in the percentage of carbohydrate intake. 
D) does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree.

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Increase in frequency, intensity, and duration of activities in a fitness program over time
Type of muscular fitness that combines strength with speed
Type of activity that uses large muscle groups in a rhythmic fashion
Number of times (e.g., per week) physical activity is performed
Calculated range of percentage of age-predicted maximum heart rate to achieve during a workout
Level of exertion
Type of muscular fitness achieved by performing just a few repetitions with heavy weights
Type of muscular fitness achieved by performing many repetitions with light weights
Method of estimating the intensity of a workout in which ratings of 1 - 10 correspond to a subjective feeling of exertion
Type of activity that increases flexibility in major muscle groups

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Progression and Aerobic and RPE scale and is...

Question 12

Maxine Miles runs a marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes.Most of the ATP for this activity is supplied by

Accepted Answer

A) breakdown of amino acids. 
B) breakdown of fatty acids. 
C) anaerobic glucose breakdown. 
D) aerobic glucose breakdown. 
A) breakdown of amino acids. 
B) breakdown of fatty acids. 
C) anaerobic glucose breakdown. 
D) aerobic glucose breakdown.

Question 13

If an athlete's body fat level is too high,what is the best weight-loss approach?

Accepted Answer

A) Follow an 800-kilocalorie eating plan. 
B) Wear a rubber suit to sweat off extra weight. 
C) Eat about 200 to 500 kilocalories less than one's EER per day. 
D) Restrict dietary carbohydrates to less than 50% of total calories. 
A) Follow an 800-kilocalorie eating plan. 
B) Wear a rubber suit to sweat off extra weight. 
C) Eat about 200 to 500 kilocalories less than one's EER per day. 
D) Restrict dietary carbohydrates to less than 50% of total calories.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about the vitamin and mineral intake of athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Most athletes do not consume enough vitamin B-6. 
B) Most athletes should take supplemental iron to enhance aerobic capacity. 
C) Most athletes should take supplemental antioxidants to reduce muscle damage during intense workouts. 
D) Most athletes tend to consume ample vitamins and minerals if they meet their calorie needs. 
A) Most athletes do not consume enough vitamin B-6. 
B) Most athletes should take supplemental iron to enhance aerobic capacity. 
C) Most athletes should take supplemental antioxidants to reduce muscle damage during intense workouts. 
D) Most athletes tend to consume ample vitamins and minerals if they meet their calorie needs.

Question 15

Joe loses 4 pounds of fluid by sweating during a vigorous basketball game.How many cups of fluid are needed to replenish this loss?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 cups 
B) 5 cups 
C) 10 cups 
D) 20 cups 
A) 2 cups 
B) 5 cups 
C) 10 cups 
D) 20 cups

Question 16

According to the American College of Sports Medicine,the daily protein intake for an athlete should fall within the range of

Accepted Answer

A) 0.6 to 0.8 grams per kilogram. 
B) 0.8 to 1.2 grams per kilogram. 
C) 1.2 to 2.0 grams per kilogram. 
D) 2.0 to 3.0 grams per kilogram. 
A) 0.6 to 0.8 grams per kilogram. 
B) 0.8 to 1.2 grams per kilogram. 
C) 1.2 to 2.0 grams per kilogram. 
D) 2.0 to 3.0 grams per kilogram.

Question 17

The use of sports drinks is most helpful for activities lasting

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 60 seconds. 
B) 1 to 5 minutes. 
C) 30 minutes. 
D) 60 minutes or longer. 
A) 5 to 60 seconds. 
B) 1 to 5 minutes. 
C) 30 minutes. 
D) 60 minutes or longer.

Question 18

Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Accepted Answer

A) up to 30 seconds. 
B) 30 seconds to 1 minute. 
C) 1 to 2 minutes. 
D) 2 minutes to 4 hours. 
A) up to 30 seconds. 
B) 30 seconds to 1 minute. 
C) 1 to 2 minutes. 
D) 2 minutes to 4 hours.

Question 19

Choose the statement that is true about sports drinks.

Accepted Answer

A) They replenish electrolytes. 
B) They replenish fluids. 
C) Their flavor encourages athletes to drink. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) They replenish electrolytes. 
B) They replenish fluids. 
C) Their flavor encourages athletes to drink. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 20

To promote gains in muscle mass,a strength-trained athlete could consume _____ within the first 1 or 2 hours after a weight-lifting workout.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 bag of microwave popcorn. 
B) 2 cups of plain yogurt with 1 cup of fresh blueberries. 
C) 1 large bagel with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. 
D) 4 ounces of sirloin steak. 
A) 1 bag of microwave popcorn. 
B) 2 cups of plain yogurt with 1 cup of fresh blueberries. 
C) 1 large bagel with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese. 
D) 4 ounces of sirloin steak.

A 120-pound woman is training for a bodybuilding competition and needs to build muscle mass.What is the maximum recommended daily protein intake for this woman?

Which of the following is true about the protein intake for athletes?

Which of the following supposedly speeds the removal of lactic acid from contracting muscles?

Anaerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Which of the following is a good pre-event meal?

For every pound lost during a workout,______ cup(s)of water should be consumed during or after exercise.

For aerobic glucose breakdown to take place,two- and three-carbon fragments must enter which cell organelle to be metabolized into carbon dioxide and water?

Triathletes and marathoners need approximately ______ grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight per day to prevent chronic fatigue.

What is the name of the high-energy compound that cells use directly to fuel other chemical reactions?

Carbohydrate loading

Maxine Miles runs a marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes.Most of the ATP for this activity is supplied by

If an athlete's body fat level is too high,what is the best weight-loss approach?

Which of the following is true about the vitamin and mineral intake of athletes?

Joe loses 4 pounds of fluid by sweating during a vigorous basketball game.How many cups of fluid are needed to replenish this loss?

According to the American College of Sports Medicine,the daily protein intake for an athlete should fall within the range of

The use of sports drinks is most helpful for activities lasting

Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Choose the statement that is true about sports drinks.

To promote gains in muscle mass,a strength-trained athlete could consume _____ within the first 1 or 2 hours after a weight-lifting workout.

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Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 14: Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

A 120-pound woman is training for a bodybuilding competition and needs to build muscle mass.What is the maximum recommended daily protein intake for this woman?

Which of the following is true about the protein intake for athletes?

Which of the following supposedly speeds the removal of lactic acid from contracting muscles?

Anaerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Which of the following is a good pre-event meal?

For every pound lost during a workout,______ cup(s)of water should be consumed during or after exercise.

For aerobic glucose breakdown to take place,two- and three-carbon fragments must enter which cell organelle to be metabolized into carbon dioxide and water?

Triathletes and marathoners need approximately ______ grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight per day to prevent chronic fatigue.

What is the name of the high-energy compound that cells use directly to fuel other chemical reactions?

Carbohydrate loading

Maxine Miles runs a marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes.Most of the ATP for this activity is supplied by

If an athlete's body fat level is too high,what is the best weight-loss approach?

Which of the following is true about the vitamin and mineral intake of athletes?

Joe loses 4 pounds of fluid by sweating during a vigorous basketball game.How many cups of fluid are needed to replenish this loss?

According to the American College of Sports Medicine,the daily protein intake for an athlete should fall within the range of

The use of sports drinks is most helpful for activities lasting

Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Choose the statement that is true about sports drinks.

To promote gains in muscle mass,a strength-trained athlete could consume _____ within the first 1 or 2 hours after a weight-lifting workout.

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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