Exam 11: Nutrition and Physical Activity

While the protein RDA for a healthy adult protein is 0.8 g per kg body weight per day, some experts believe that athletes should consume more. These experts contend that endurance athletes should consume _____ g protein per kg per day and strength training athletes should consume _____ g protein per kg per day.

Within the glycolytic system, the lack of oxygen availability results in the conversion of _____.

Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness?

Weight-bearing exercise can stimulate bone formation and slow age-related bone loss.

Intensity of physical activity

The four factors of fitness are frequency, intensity, type, and

Engaging in exercise that results in increased heart rate, ventilation rate, and stroke volume will all improve

A set of characteristics that one has or can achieve relating to one's ability to perform physical activity is called

Exercise is defined as

Maximal oxygen consumption or VO₂ max

As long as an individual consumes a varied diet that supplies adequate energy, vitamin and mineral needs will likely be met.

Recommended durations of physical activity can be achieved by exercising one day per week and activities thus do not need to be repeated on a daily basis.

A single metabolic fuel and pathway are used to provide energy to muscles during physical activity.

An example of an activity that utilizes mainly aerobic pathways is

The three systems used to generate ATP are the creatine phosphate system, glycolytic system, and _____.