Question 1

Athletes that are deficient in certain vitamins almost never experience improved performance when vitamin levels return to normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true,relative to fluids taken during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Cold drinks are absorbed faster than warm drinks. 
B) Small volumes (about 200 ml)are absorbed faster than large volumes (about 600 ml). 
C) A glucose concentration greater than 10% does not interfere with the absorption of water. 
D) Exercise,independent of intensity,has no effect on the absorption of H2O. 
A) Cold drinks are absorbed faster than warm drinks. 
B) Small volumes (about 200 ml)are absorbed faster than large volumes (about 600 ml). 
C) A glucose concentration greater than 10% does not interfere with the absorption of water. 
D) Exercise,independent of intensity,has no effect on the absorption of H2O.

Question 3

Which of the following statements are true about carbohydrate metabolism during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Gluconeogenesis can supply glucose at a rate of only 0.2-0.4 grams/minute. 
B) Exercising skeletal muscles can consume glucose at a rate of 1-2 grams/minute. 
C) hypoglycemia can occur during prolonged exercise (i.e. ,3.5 hours)at exercise intensities at 58% of VO2 max. 
D) All of the above answers are correct 
A) Gluconeogenesis can supply glucose at a rate of only 0.2-0.4 grams/minute. 
B) Exercising skeletal muscles can consume glucose at a rate of 1-2 grams/minute. 
C) hypoglycemia can occur during prolonged exercise (i.e. ,3.5 hours)at exercise intensities at 58% of VO2 max. 
D) All of the above answers are correct

Question 4

The recommended intake of protein for athletes who participate in high-intensity endurance exercise is

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 g/kg/day. 
B) 0.9 g/kg/day. 
C) 1.2-1.4 g/kg/day. 
D) 2.6-3.7 g/kg/day. 
A) 0.8 g/kg/day. 
B) 0.9 g/kg/day. 
C) 1.2-1.4 g/kg/day. 
D) 2.6-3.7 g/kg/day.

Question 5

One of the purposes of a pre-game meal is to provide adequate hydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The recommended fluid/electrolyte intake during high-intensity events of one to three hours is

Accepted Answer

A) 500-1,000 ml water/hour without electrolytes. 
B) 500-1,000 ml water with NaCl and 6-8% carbohydrate/hour. 
C) 1200-1,600 ml water with NaCl and 6-8% carbohydrate/hour. 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) 500-1,000 ml water/hour without electrolytes. 
B) 500-1,000 ml water with NaCl and 6-8% carbohydrate/hour. 
C) 1200-1,600 ml water with NaCl and 6-8% carbohydrate/hour. 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 7

Which of the following statements are true about protein consumption to optimize post exercise muscle protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscle protein synthesis is strongly activated when amino acids are supplied within one hour following the workout. 
B) The timing of post-exercise protein consumption is very important for older adults. 
C) Whey protein is digested more rapidly than casein protein. 
D) All of the above answers are correct 
A) Muscle protein synthesis is strongly activated when amino acids are supplied within one hour following the workout. 
B) The timing of post-exercise protein consumption is very important for older adults. 
C) Whey protein is digested more rapidly than casein protein. 
D) All of the above answers are correct

Question 8

Which of the following statements are true about carbohydrate intake during prolonged (i.e. ,>45 minutes)exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate feeding during exercise delays fatigue. 
B) Carbohydrate feeding during exercise improves performance. 
C) Carbohydrate feeding during exercise does not impact the rate of muscle glycogen usage. 
D) All of the above answers are correct 
A) Carbohydrate feeding during exercise delays fatigue. 
B) Carbohydrate feeding during exercise improves performance. 
C) Carbohydrate feeding during exercise does not impact the rate of muscle glycogen usage. 
D) All of the above answers are correct

Question 9

Vitamin supplementation is

Accepted Answer

A) required for all athletes. 
B) important for achieving a high VO2 max. 
C) needed only when an athlete is clearly deficient. 
D) more important for male athletes. 
A) required for all athletes. 
B) important for achieving a high VO2 max. 
C) needed only when an athlete is clearly deficient. 
D) more important for male athletes.

Question 10

The serious medical condition that can occur in ultra-endurance (4+ hours)events when water alone is used to replace fluid loss is

Accepted Answer

A) hypernatremia. 
B) supercompensation. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) glycosuria. 
A) hypernatremia. 
B) supercompensation. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) glycosuria.

Question 11

The mass of sodium in the body determines the total body water content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Athletes that are deficient in certain vitamins almost never experience improved performance when vitamin levels return to normal.

Which of the following statements is true,relative to fluids taken during exercise?

Which of the following statements are true about carbohydrate metabolism during exercise?

The recommended intake of protein for athletes who participate in high-intensity endurance exercise is

One of the purposes of a pre-game meal is to provide adequate hydration.

The recommended fluid/electrolyte intake during high-intensity events of one to three hours is

Which of the following statements are true about protein consumption to optimize post exercise muscle protein synthesis?

Which of the following statements are true about carbohydrate intake during prolonged (i.e. ,>45 minutes)exercise?

Vitamin supplementation is

The serious medical condition that can occur in ultra-endurance (4+ hours)events when water alone is used to replace fluid loss is

The mass of sodium in the body determines the total body water content.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance

Temperature Regulation

Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Preventing Chronic Disease: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Nutrition and Body Composition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

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Exam 24: Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Athletes that are deficient in certain vitamins almost never experience improved performance when vitamin levels return to normal.

Which of the following statements is true,relative to fluids taken during exercise?

Which of the following statements are true about carbohydrate metabolism during exercise?

The recommended intake of protein for athletes who participate in high-intensity endurance exercise is

One of the purposes of a pre-game meal is to provide adequate hydration.

The recommended fluid/electrolyte intake during high-intensity events of one to three hours is

Which of the following statements are true about protein consumption to optimize post exercise muscle protein synthesis?

Which of the following statements are true about carbohydrate intake during prolonged (i.e. ,>45 minutes)exercise?

Vitamin supplementation is

The serious medical condition that can occur in ultra-endurance (4+ hours)events when water alone is used to replace fluid loss is

The mass of sodium in the body determines the total body water content.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance

Temperature Regulation

Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Preventing Chronic Disease: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Nutrition and Body Composition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

Filters