Question 1

Which statement about replenishing fluid losses is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Athletes do not need to worry about replenishing fluid losses in cold,dry weather. 
B) Dehydration delays the onset of fatigue. 
C) Sometimes it is not possible to drink enough to compensate for fluid losses. 
D) Thirst is a reliable indicator of when to drink during athletic competition. 
A) Athletes do not need to worry about replenishing fluid losses in cold,dry weather. 
B) Dehydration delays the onset of fatigue. 
C) Sometimes it is not possible to drink enough to compensate for fluid losses. 
D) Thirst is a reliable indicator of when to drink during athletic competition.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT generally associated with a sedentary lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A) stroke 
B) osteoporosis 
C) some types of cancer 
D) anorexia nervosa 
A) stroke 
B) osteoporosis 
C) some types of cancer 
D) anorexia nervosa

Question 3

Which of the following statements about aerobic capacity is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Aerobic capacity is the body's maximum ability to generate ATP by aerobic metabolism during exercise. 
B) Aerobic capacity is dependent on the ability of the cardiorespiratory system to deliver oxygen to cells. 
C) Aerobic capacity is dependent on the ability of cells to use oxygen to produce energy. 
D) The smaller a person's aerobic capacity,the more intense activity can be performed before lack of oxygen affects performance. 
A) Aerobic capacity is the body's maximum ability to generate ATP by aerobic metabolism during exercise. 
B) Aerobic capacity is dependent on the ability of the cardiorespiratory system to deliver oxygen to cells. 
C) Aerobic capacity is dependent on the ability of cells to use oxygen to produce energy. 
D) The smaller a person's aerobic capacity,the more intense activity can be performed before lack of oxygen affects performance.

Question 4

Lifting a heavy weight stresses muscles,causing what adaptation?

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophy. 
B) hypotrophy. 
C) atrophy. 
D) atropic. 
A) hypertrophy. 
B) hypotrophy. 
C) atrophy. 
D) atropic.

Question 5

Which amino acid has been pre-cleared as a natural health product for "modest improvements in exercise capacity"?

Accepted Answer

A) Leucine 
B) Lysine 
C) Glutamine 
D) arginine 
A) Leucine 
B) Lysine 
C) Glutamine 
D) arginine

Question 6

Which is NOT a characteristic of heat-related illness?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased blood volume. 
B) increased blood pressure. 
C) rise in core body temperature. 
D) reduced sweat production. 
A) decreased blood volume. 
B) increased blood pressure. 
C) rise in core body temperature. 
D) reduced sweat production.

Question 7

How are protein supplements promoted to athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) To mprove aerobic capacity 
B) To increase muscle growth 
C) To prevent fatigue. 
D) To provide an additional source of energy 
A) To mprove aerobic capacity 
B) To increase muscle growth 
C) To prevent fatigue. 
D) To provide an additional source of energy

Question 8

How can you determine if an ergogenic aid is beneficial for you?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the efficacy of an ergogenic

Question 9

Which statement about hyponatremia is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs when water is used to replace large sweat losses. 
B) It is a reduction of the sodium concentration in the blood. 
C) Hyponatremia risk occurs when sweating has occurred for 30 minutes. 
D) The early symptoms may be similar to dehydration. 
A) It occurs when water is used to replace large sweat losses. 
B) It is a reduction of the sodium concentration in the blood. 
C) Hyponatremia risk occurs when sweating has occurred for 30 minutes. 
D) The early symptoms may be similar to dehydration.

Question 10

Which of the following diseases has the highest proportion of cases attributed to physical inactivity?

Accepted Answer

A) breast cancer 
B) stroke 
C) hypertension 
D) heart disease 
A) breast cancer 
B) stroke 
C) hypertension 
D) heart disease

Question 11

What is first used as fuel by the body when a person begins exercising?

Accepted Answer

A) ATP and creatine phosphate. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) glucose. 
D) stored glycogen. 
A) ATP and creatine phosphate. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) glucose. 
D) stored glycogen.

Question 12

To maximize performance for a serious athlete,what should a post-competition meal contain?

Accepted Answer

A) adequate fluid,low-carbohydrate meal with some protein. 
B) adequate fluid,high-protein meal 
C) adequate fluid,high-carbohydrate meal with some protein. 
D) sodium repletion;high-protein meal. 
A) adequate fluid,low-carbohydrate meal with some protein. 
B) adequate fluid,high-protein meal 
C) adequate fluid,high-carbohydrate meal with some protein. 
D) sodium repletion;high-protein meal.

Question 13

Natalie is 20 years old.What is her estimated maximum heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A) 80 beats per minute 
B) 160 beats per minute 
C) 200 beats per minute 
D) 220 beats per minute 
A) 80 beats per minute 
B) 160 beats per minute 
C) 200 beats per minute 
D) 220 beats per minute

Question 14

Which person will have the highest energy requirement?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight: 50 Kg duration of exercise: 1 hour
Intensity: high 
B) weight: 40 kg duration of exercise: 1 hour
Intensity: high 
C) Weight: 60kg duration: 10 minutes
Intensity: high 
D) Weight: 50 kg duration of exercise: 1 hour
Intensity: moderate 
A) Weight: 50 Kg duration of exercise: 1 hour
Intensity: high 
B) weight: 40 kg duration of exercise: 1 hour
Intensity: high 
C) Weight: 60kg duration: 10 minutes
Intensity: high 
D) Weight: 50 kg duration of exercise: 1 hour
Intensity: moderate

Question 15

What is a major goal of precompetition meals?

Accepted Answer

A) maximize glycogen stores in the liver. 
B) maximize fat stores. 
C) maximize activity in the large intestine. 
D) increase caffeine in the system. 
A) maximize glycogen stores in the liver. 
B) maximize fat stores. 
C) maximize activity in the large intestine. 
D) increase caffeine in the system.

Question 16

What risks are associated with high intakes of amino acid supplements?

Accepted Answer

High intakes of amino acid sup

Question 17

Mitchell wants to build up his muscles.He works our regularly at the gym and eats a very high-protein diet,along with drinking protein supplement drinks.Do you think the protein contributes to increased muscle mass? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Muscle mass can only be increased throug

Question 18

The current Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommends that adults should be active for how many minutes/week?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 75 
C) 150 
D) 175 
A) 30 
B) 75 
C) 150 
D) 175

Question 19

Which statement best distinguishes between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat exhaustion is characterized by an extremely high body temperature,while heat stroke is a less serious condition. 
B) Heat exhaustion is characterized by profuse sweating,while during heat stroke sweating stops. 
C) Heat exhaustion occurs when the body diverts water away from sweat,so that there is enough water to support muscle metabolism.Heat stroke occurs when there is no longer enough water to support the muscles. 
D) Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two terms that both refer to the same condition - an elevated body temperature as a result of the body's inability to sweat. 
A) Heat exhaustion is characterized by an extremely high body temperature,while heat stroke is a less serious condition. 
B) Heat exhaustion is characterized by profuse sweating,while during heat stroke sweating stops. 
C) Heat exhaustion occurs when the body diverts water away from sweat,so that there is enough water to support muscle metabolism.Heat stroke occurs when there is no longer enough water to support the muscles. 
D) Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two terms that both refer to the same condition - an elevated body temperature as a result of the body's inability to sweat.

Question 20

Which document recommends ways sedentary adult Canadians can increase their physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines 
B) Canada's Food Guide 
C) Canadian Activity Pyramid 
D) Canada's Exercise Recommendations 
A) Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines 
B) Canada's Food Guide 
C) Canadian Activity Pyramid 
D) Canada's Exercise Recommendations

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Which statement about replenishing fluid losses is CORRECT?

Which of the following is NOT generally associated with a sedentary lifestyle?

Which of the following statements about aerobic capacity is FALSE?

Lifting a heavy weight stresses muscles,causing what adaptation?

Which amino acid has been pre-cleared as a natural health product for "modest improvements in exercise capacity"?

Which is NOT a characteristic of heat-related illness?

How are protein supplements promoted to athletes?

How can you determine if an ergogenic aid is beneficial for you?

Which statement about hyponatremia is FALSE?

Which of the following diseases has the highest proportion of cases attributed to physical inactivity?

What is first used as fuel by the body when a person begins exercising?

To maximize performance for a serious athlete,what should a post-competition meal contain?

Natalie is 20 years old.What is her estimated maximum heart rate?

Which person will have the highest energy requirement?

What is a major goal of precompetition meals?

What risks are associated with high intakes of amino acid supplements?

Mitchell wants to build up his muscles.He works our regularly at the gym and eats a very high-protein diet,along with drinking protein supplement drinks.Do you think the protein contributes to increased muscle mass? Why or why not?

The current Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommends that adults should be active for how many minutes/week?

Which statement best distinguishes between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?

Which document recommends ways sedentary adult Canadians can increase their physical activity?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

A: the Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics

Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Focus 3: Focus on Obesity, Metabolism, and Disease Risk

Focus 4: Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus5:focus on Natural Health Products

Focus 6: Focus on Integrating Nutrient Function in the Body

Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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