Question 1

A technique used to maximize the amount of glycogen stored in muscle prior to an exercise activity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose loading. 
B)  aerobic conditioning. 
C)  carbohydrate loading. 
D)  creatine loading. 
A)  glucose loading. 
B)  aerobic conditioning. 
C)  carbohydrate loading. 
D)  creatine loading.

Question 2

Recommendations for fat intake for physically active individuals are

Accepted Answer

A)  to consume 40% of calories as fat. 
B)  to consume equal amounts of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. 
C)  to consume a diet rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
D)  to eat anything they want because they expend so much energy. 
A)  to consume 40% of calories as fat. 
B)  to consume equal amounts of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. 
C)  to consume a diet rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
D)  to eat anything they want because they expend so much energy.

Question 3

Because the rate of muscle glycogen synthesis is highest the first _____ hours after exercise, people should consume carbohydrates during that window of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  20 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  20

Question 4

Two main concerns for people who participate in athletics are

Accepted Answer

A)  to consume adequate fluids and calories. 
B)  to maintain a low body mass or maintain weight. 
C)  to maximize fat stores to ensure ATP production 
D)  to optimize water consumption and obtain vitamins and minerals from supplements rather than food. 
A)  to consume adequate fluids and calories. 
B)  to maintain a low body mass or maintain weight. 
C)  to maximize fat stores to ensure ATP production 
D)  to optimize water consumption and obtain vitamins and minerals from supplements rather than food.

Question 5

Following prolonged and intense exercise, athletes should be concerned about

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen replenishment. 
B)  protein synthesis. 
C)  water and electrolyte replacement. 
D)  All the above 
A)  glycogen replenishment. 
B)  protein synthesis. 
C)  water and electrolyte replacement. 
D)  All the above

Question 6

Sports anemia refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a serious iron-deficiency anemia that requires supplementation to correct. 
B)  anemia that occurs because of the blood loss during an athletic event. 
C)  a training response caused by increased plasma volume as compared to new red blood cell synthesis. 
D)  the anemia associated with foot strike hemolysis. 
A)  a serious iron-deficiency anemia that requires supplementation to correct. 
B)  anemia that occurs because of the blood loss during an athletic event. 
C)  a training response caused by increased plasma volume as compared to new red blood cell synthesis. 
D)  the anemia associated with foot strike hemolysis.

Question 7

ATP production is faster using the oxidative system than using the glycolytic system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

ATP is generated from the metabolic breakdown of

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  All the above 
A)  glucose. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  All the above

Question 9

Indirect calorimetry is

Accepted Answer

A)  a method to estimate energy expenditure based on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. 
B)  a method used to estimate energy intake based on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. 
C)  a method used to estimate energy expenditure based on oxygen production and carbon dioxide consumption. 
D)  a method used to estimate energy intake based on oxygen production and carbon dioxide consumption. 
A)  a method to estimate energy expenditure based on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. 
B)  a method used to estimate energy intake based on oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. 
C)  a method used to estimate energy expenditure based on oxygen production and carbon dioxide consumption. 
D)  a method used to estimate energy intake based on oxygen production and carbon dioxide consumption.

Question 10

Improvements in body composition, including increased muscle mass, are an outcome of

Accepted Answer

A)  a well-balanced physical fitness regimen. 
B)  a cardiovascular fitness regimen. 
C)  endurance and resistance training. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  a well-balanced physical fitness regimen. 
B)  a cardiovascular fitness regimen. 
C)  endurance and resistance training. 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

After exercise, foods should be consumed only after waiting one hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A person who wants to improve his or her aerobic capacity should

Accepted Answer

A)  put an emphasis on strength training. 
B)  put an emphasis on endurance training. 
C)  put an emphasis on flexibility sessions. 
D)  put an emphasis on muscle hypertrophy. 
A)  put an emphasis on strength training. 
B)  put an emphasis on endurance training. 
C)  put an emphasis on flexibility sessions. 
D)  put an emphasis on muscle hypertrophy.

Question 13

If left untreated heatstroke can lead to heat exhaustion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Considering the increased incidence of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes in our country, following physical activity recommendations would be

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficial because it would promote weight loss. 
B)  dangerous because people would be at risk for other problems. 
C)  ineffective since the incidence is too big to impact with physical activity. 
A)  beneficial because it would promote weight loss. 
B)  dangerous because people would be at risk for other problems. 
C)  ineffective since the incidence is too big to impact with physical activity.

Question 15

Glycogen stores in the liver and muscle require _____ hours to be replenished after a long, intense athletic workout.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  35 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  35

Question 16

An alternative to measuring heart rate during exercise is

Accepted Answer

A)  the talk test. 
B)  to count the number of exhaled breaths per minute. 
C)  to count the number of inhaled breaths per minute. 
D)  the counting aloud test. 
A)  the talk test. 
B)  to count the number of exhaled breaths per minute. 
C)  to count the number of inhaled breaths per minute. 
D)  the counting aloud test.

Question 17

Hypertrophy of muscles is achieved in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  regular resistance training. 
B)  ceasing strength training. 
C)  infrequent exercise. 
D)  flexibility sessions once a week. 
A)  regular resistance training. 
B)  ceasing strength training. 
C)  infrequent exercise. 
D)  flexibility sessions once a week.

Question 18

The creatine phosphate system can supply all the energy needed for activities that take several minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A measure of the circulatory and respiratory systems' ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to working muscles during sustained physical activity is called

Accepted Answer

A)  physical fitness. 
B)  muscular strength. 
C)  cardiovascular fitness. 
D)  VO2 max. 
A)  physical fitness. 
B)  muscular strength. 
C)  cardiovascular fitness. 
D)  VO2 max.

Question 20

An athlete completed a two-hour race 4 hours ago and has been sipping on water since the event ended. When she goes to the bathroom, she notices that her urine is dark in color. This is most likely a sign of

Accepted Answer

A)  blood in the urine. 
B)  inadequate hydration. 
C)  her vitamin and mineral supplement. 
D)  food coloring in the foods she consumed after the race. 
A)  blood in the urine. 
B)  inadequate hydration. 
C)  her vitamin and mineral supplement. 
D)  food coloring in the foods she consumed after the race.

A technique used to maximize the amount of glycogen stored in muscle prior to an exercise activity is called

Recommendations for fat intake for physically active individuals are

Because the rate of muscle glycogen synthesis is highest the first _____ hours after exercise, people should consume carbohydrates during that window of time.

Two main concerns for people who participate in athletics are

Following prolonged and intense exercise, athletes should be concerned about

Sports anemia refers to

ATP production is faster using the oxidative system than using the glycolytic system.

ATP is generated from the metabolic breakdown of

Indirect calorimetry is

Improvements in body composition, including increased muscle mass, are an outcome of

After exercise, foods should be consumed only after waiting one hour.

A person who wants to improve his or her aerobic capacity should

If left untreated heatstroke can lead to heat exhaustion.

Considering the increased incidence of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes in our country, following physical activity recommendations would be

Glycogen stores in the liver and muscle require _____ hours to be replenished after a long, intense athletic workout.

An alternative to measuring heart rate during exercise is

Hypertrophy of muscles is achieved in response to

The creatine phosphate system can supply all the energy needed for activities that take several minutes.

A measure of the circulatory and respiratory systems' ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to working muscles during sustained physical activity is called

An athlete completed a two-hour race 4 hours ago and has been sipping on water since the event ended. When she goes to the bathroom, she notices that her urine is dark in color. This is most likely a sign of

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Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

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Disordered Eating

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Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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Exam 11: Nutrition and Physical Activity

A technique used to maximize the amount of glycogen stored in muscle prior to an exercise activity is called

Recommendations for fat intake for physically active individuals are

Because the rate of muscle glycogen synthesis is highest the first _____ hours after exercise, people should consume carbohydrates during that window of time.

Two main concerns for people who participate in athletics are

Following prolonged and intense exercise, athletes should be concerned about

Sports anemia refers to

ATP production is faster using the oxidative system than using the glycolytic system.

ATP is generated from the metabolic breakdown of

Indirect calorimetry is

Improvements in body composition, including increased muscle mass, are an outcome of

After exercise, foods should be consumed only after waiting one hour.

A person who wants to improve his or her aerobic capacity should

If left untreated heatstroke can lead to heat exhaustion.

Considering the increased incidence of obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes in our country, following physical activity recommendations would be

Glycogen stores in the liver and muscle require _____ hours to be replenished after a long, intense athletic workout.

An alternative to measuring heart rate during exercise is

Hypertrophy of muscles is achieved in response to

The creatine phosphate system can supply all the energy needed for activities that take several minutes.

A measure of the circulatory and respiratory systems' ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to working muscles during sustained physical activity is called

An athlete completed a two-hour race 4 hours ago and has been sipping on water since the event ended. When she goes to the bathroom, she notices that her urine is dark in color. This is most likely a sign of

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters