Question 1

The body's need for _____ far surpasses that for any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  carbohydrate 
D)  protein 
A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  carbohydrate 
D)  protein

Question 2

Which statement about the best way to schedule daily physical activity is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can achieve weight loss with 30 minutes a day of physical activity. 
B)  Daily physical activity goals must be met within one continuous session. 
C)  Strength training must be done every day. 
D)  Moderate-intensity activity can be divided into smaller sessions throughout the day. 
A)  You can achieve weight loss with 30 minutes a day of physical activity. 
B)  Daily physical activity goals must be met within one continuous session. 
C)  Strength training must be done every day. 
D)  Moderate-intensity activity can be divided into smaller sessions throughout the day.

Question 3

Calculate the recommended daily protein intake for a female marathon runner weighing 126 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  46-50 g 
B)  69-80 g 
C)  88-92 g 
D)  92-97 g 
A)  46-50 g 
B)  69-80 g 
C)  88-92 g 
D)  92-97 g

Question 4

People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why are vegetarian female athletes particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian female athletes are particula

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of amino acid supplements marketed to athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscles will store the extra amino acids from supplements to use for fuel later. 
B)  Single amino acid preparations such as leucine will improve physical performance. 
C)  Amino acid supplements will enhance absorption of other amino acids from food. 
D)  They are unnecessary because the amount of amino acids required by muscles can be easily obtained from a protein-containing meal. 
A)  Muscles will store the extra amino acids from supplements to use for fuel later. 
B)  Single amino acid preparations such as leucine will improve physical performance. 
C)  Amino acid supplements will enhance absorption of other amino acids from food. 
D)  They are unnecessary because the amount of amino acids required by muscles can be easily obtained from a protein-containing meal.

Question 7

Lactate buildup in working muscles:

Accepted Answer

A)  raises blood pH to indicate that muscles have not worked enough. 
B)  indicates that anaerobic breakdown of glucose has occurred. 
C)  produces a large amount of energy to be used by the muscles. 
D)  causes muscle fatigue. 
A)  raises blood pH to indicate that muscles have not worked enough. 
B)  indicates that anaerobic breakdown of glucose has occurred. 
C)  produces a large amount of energy to be used by the muscles. 
D)  causes muscle fatigue.

Question 8

Which of the following are most prone to iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  female athletes 
B)  male athletes 
C)  power athletes 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  female athletes 
B)  male athletes 
C)  power athletes 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Moderate use of caffeine by athletes:

Accepted Answer

A)  may assist performance. 
B)  slows down reactions. 
C)  depletes glycogen stores. 
D)  has no adverse effects. 
A)  may assist performance. 
B)  slows down reactions. 
C)  depletes glycogen stores. 
D)  has no adverse effects.

Question 10

Use the sports drink label to answer questions.
  
-If an athlete has lost 2 lb. of weight during vigorous exercise, how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  at least 1 bottle 
B)  at least 1 1/3 bottles 
C)  at least 2 bottles 
D)  at least 2 2/3 bottles 
A)  at least 1 bottle 
B)  at least 1 1/3 bottles 
C)  at least 2 bottles 
D)  at least 2 2/3 bottles

Question 11

What would you tell a female long distance runner who is considering whether or not to begin taking an iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should avoid iron supplements because of possible problems with iron overload. 
B)  She needs to have medical testing of her blood iron values first to see if she needs it. 
C)  If she is on a vegetarian diet she is iron deficient and needs a supplement. 
D)  As a female endurance athlete she is definitely iron deficient and needs a supplement. 
A)  She should avoid iron supplements because of possible problems with iron overload. 
B)  She needs to have medical testing of her blood iron values first to see if she needs it. 
C)  If she is on a vegetarian diet she is iron deficient and needs a supplement. 
D)  As a female endurance athlete she is definitely iron deficient and needs a supplement.

Question 12

Explain how physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity lowers the risk of car

Question 13

Use the sports drink label to answer questions.
  
-Would this beverage be a good recovery drink for an athlete in training to consume after vigorous physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  yes, because it has high levels of electrolytes 
B)  yes, because it is high in carbohydrate 
C)  no, because it contains no fat 
D)  no, because it does not contain protein 
A)  yes, because it has high levels of electrolytes 
B)  yes, because it is high in carbohydrate 
C)  no, because it contains no fat 
D)  no, because it does not contain protein

Question 14

The body is able to store unlimited amounts of glycogen in muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Active people need nutrient-dense foods such as _____ to supply vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A)  breakfast bars 
B)  whole-wheat bread 
C)  iceberg lettuce 
D)  potato chips 
A)  breakfast bars 
B)  whole-wheat bread 
C)  iceberg lettuce 
D)  potato chips

Question 16

Which of the following is not a component of fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility 
B)  muscle strength 
C)  balance 
D)  muscle endurance 
E)  cardiorespiratory endurance 
A)  flexibility 
B)  muscle strength 
C)  balance 
D)  muscle endurance 
E)  cardiorespiratory endurance

Question 17

Which of the following factors does not influence how much glucose a person uses during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate intake 
B)  age of the person exercising 
C)  duration of the activity 
D)  degree of training of the muscles 
A)  carbohydrate intake 
B)  age of the person exercising 
C)  duration of the activity 
D)  degree of training of the muscles

Question 18

The term ergogenic:

Accepted Answer

A)  implies that the product has special work-enhancing powers. 
B)  is associated with supplements claimed to benefit athletes. 
C)  implies that the product is safe to consume. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  implies that the product has special work-enhancing powers. 
B)  is associated with supplements claimed to benefit athletes. 
C)  implies that the product is safe to consume. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 19

Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in size in response to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  brisk walking. 
B)  using weight machines. 
C)  swimming. 
D)  bicycling. 
A)  brisk walking. 
B)  using weight machines. 
C)  swimming. 
D)  bicycling.

The body's need for _____ far surpasses that for any other nutrient.

Which statement about the best way to schedule daily physical activity is accurate?

Calculate the recommended daily protein intake for a female marathon runner weighing 126 pounds.

People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.

Why are vegetarian female athletes particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency?

Which of the following is characteristic of amino acid supplements marketed to athletes?

Lactate buildup in working muscles:

Which of the following are most prone to iron deficiency?

Moderate use of caffeine by athletes:

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -If an athlete has lost 2 lb. of weight during vigorous exercise, how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?

What would you tell a female long distance runner who is considering whether or not to begin taking an iron supplement?

Explain how physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -Would this beverage be a good recovery drink for an athlete in training to consume after vigorous physical activity?

The body is able to store unlimited amounts of glycogen in muscles.

Active people need nutrient-dense foods such as _____ to supply vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

Which of the following is not a component of fitness?

Which of the following factors does not influence how much glucose a person uses during physical activity?

The term ergogenic:

Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in size in response to use.

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except:

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The body's need for _____ far surpasses that for any other nutrient.

Which statement about the best way to schedule daily physical activity is accurate?

Calculate the recommended daily protein intake for a female marathon runner weighing 126 pounds.

People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.

Why are vegetarian female athletes particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency?

Which of the following is characteristic of amino acid supplements marketed to athletes?

Lactate buildup in working muscles:

Which of the following are most prone to iron deficiency?

Moderate use of caffeine by athletes:

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -If an athlete has lost 2 lb. of weight during vigorous exercise, how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?

What would you tell a female long distance runner who is considering whether or not to begin taking an iron supplement?

Explain how physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -Would this beverage be a good recovery drink for an athlete in training to consume after vigorous physical activity?

The body is able to store unlimited amounts of glycogen in muscles.

Active people need nutrient-dense foods such as _____ to supply vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

Which of the following is not a component of fitness?

Which of the following factors does not influence how much glucose a person uses during physical activity?

The term ergogenic:

Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in size in response to use.

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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