Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the lactate threshold is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the exercise intensity at which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the blood faster than it can be metabolized. 
B) It is normally it occurs when exercising at 80% to 90% of maximum heart rate. 
C) It is correlated with muscle fatigue. 
D) Researchers are certain that it is the direct cause of muscle fatigue. 
A) It is the exercise intensity at which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the blood faster than it can be metabolized. 
B) It is normally it occurs when exercising at 80% to 90% of maximum heart rate. 
C) It is correlated with muscle fatigue. 
D) Researchers are certain that it is the direct cause of muscle fatigue.

Question 2

When should an athlete eat after competition? What are good choices for a post-competition meal? Why is this re-feeding period important?

Accepted Answer

An athlete should consume a high-carbohy

Question 3

Which statement best describes the development of sports anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) training decrease blood volume;red blood cell production declines;hemoglobin concentration in the blood remains unchanged 
B) training increases blood volume;red blood cell production declines;hemoglobin concentration in the blood increases 
C) training increases blood volume;red blood cell production remains unchanged;hemoglobin concentration in the blood declines 
D) training increases blood volume;red blood cell production increases;hemoglobin concentration in the blood remains unchanged 
A) training decrease blood volume;red blood cell production declines;hemoglobin concentration in the blood remains unchanged 
B) training increases blood volume;red blood cell production declines;hemoglobin concentration in the blood increases 
C) training increases blood volume;red blood cell production remains unchanged;hemoglobin concentration in the blood declines 
D) training increases blood volume;red blood cell production increases;hemoglobin concentration in the blood remains unchanged

Question 4

For which athlete is meeting all dietary requirements for vitamins and minerals the most difficult?

Accepted Answer

A) soccer players with high energy needs. 
B) basketball players trying to gain weight. 
C) distance runners consuming large volumes of fluid. 
D) female athletes consuming low-energy diets. 
A) soccer players with high energy needs. 
B) basketball players trying to gain weight. 
C) distance runners consuming large volumes of fluid. 
D) female athletes consuming low-energy diets.

Question 5

Which is NOT a function of water during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate heat. 
B) transport oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. 
C) transport waste products away from the muscles. 
D) remove excess potassium in sweat. 
A) eliminate heat. 
B) transport oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. 
C) transport waste products away from the muscles. 
D) remove excess potassium in sweat.

Question 6

Amenorrhea has the greatest effect on which mineral in a female athlete's body?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) fluoride 
C) iron 
D) magnesium 
A) calcium 
B) fluoride 
C) iron 
D) magnesium

Question 7

Which statement best describes aerobic capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a measure of a person's heart rate. 
B) It is a measure of how long a person can perform a physical task such as running or climbing stairs. 
C) It is measure of breathes taken per minute. 
D) It is the time taken by a a person to walk or run 1,000 meters. 
A) It is a measure of a person's heart rate. 
B) It is a measure of how long a person can perform a physical task such as running or climbing stairs. 
C) It is measure of breathes taken per minute. 
D) It is the time taken by a a person to walk or run 1,000 meters.

Question 8

Why is a drink containing salt recommended for exercise lasting more than 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

A) Salt is necessary to prevent hyponatremia,which can have a rapid onset after 1 hour of exercise. 
B) Salt helps prevent hyponatremia in athletes that do not consume enough water. 
C) Salt promotes increased fluid intake. 
D) Salt suppresses sweating. 
A) Salt is necessary to prevent hyponatremia,which can have a rapid onset after 1 hour of exercise. 
B) Salt helps prevent hyponatremia in athletes that do not consume enough water. 
C) Salt promotes increased fluid intake. 
D) Salt suppresses sweating.

Question 9

Which of the following regarding maximum heart rate is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) When a person is fit,it takes less effort to reach his/her maximum heart rate. 
B) Maximum heart rate declines with age. 
C) Maximum heart rate is the number of times that the heart beats per minute while a person is at rest. 
D) Maximum heart rate is calculated using one's weight and height. 
A) When a person is fit,it takes less effort to reach his/her maximum heart rate. 
B) Maximum heart rate declines with age. 
C) Maximum heart rate is the number of times that the heart beats per minute while a person is at rest. 
D) Maximum heart rate is calculated using one's weight and height.

Question 10

It is recommended that athletes consume diets with the following approximate proportions:

Accepted Answer

A) Protein -10%-15%;Fat < 10%;Carbohydrate -70%-80% 
B) Protein -10%-35%;Fat < 35%;Carbohydrate -45%-65% 
C) Protein -15%-22%;Fat < 15%;Carbohydrate -60%-70% 
D) Protein -12%-17%;Fat < 2%-5%;Carbohydrate -80%-90% 
A) Protein -10%-15%;Fat < 10%;Carbohydrate -70%-80% 
B) Protein -10%-35%;Fat < 35%;Carbohydrate -45%-65% 
C) Protein -15%-22%;Fat < 15%;Carbohydrate -60%-70% 
D) Protein -12%-17%;Fat < 2%-5%;Carbohydrate -80%-90%

Question 11

Despite limited scientific evidence,which two minerals have been linked to insulin function?

Accepted Answer

A) Chromium and vanadium 
B) Chromium and vitamin D 
C) Vanadium and iron 
D) Vanadium and glucose 
A) Chromium and vanadium 
B) Chromium and vitamin D 
C) Vanadium and iron 
D) Vanadium and glucose

Question 12

George is a lactose-intolerant basketball player.Which precompetition meal will be ofthe greatest benefit without negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

A) rice and diet soda 
B) fried chicken,mashed potatoes,and gravy 
C) chicken sandwich,and water or juice 
D) chili,cornbread,and milk 
A) rice and diet soda 
B) fried chicken,mashed potatoes,and gravy 
C) chicken sandwich,and water or juice 
D) chili,cornbread,and milk

Question 13

Lactic acid is produced in the muscles when which of the following is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) oxygen 
C) protein 
D) water 
A) glucose 
B) oxygen 
C) protein 
D) water

Question 14

Which statement regarding the overload principle is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) When you exercise,you should work harder than you think is possible. 
B) The body will adapt to the stresses placed on it. 
C) If people exercise too much,they will not improve fitness. 
D) Overload is to be avoided. 
A) When you exercise,you should work harder than you think is possible. 
B) The body will adapt to the stresses placed on it. 
C) If people exercise too much,they will not improve fitness. 
D) Overload is to be avoided.

Question 15

When should athletes consume fluids?

Accepted Answer

A) before exercise 
B) during exercise 
C) after exercise 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) before exercise 
B) during exercise 
C) after exercise 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 16

Fat,carbohydrates,and protein can be used in aerobic metabolism to produce energy in the form of ATP.Which macronutrient(s)can be utilized in an anaerobic environment to produce ATP?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) fat only 
C) fat and carbohydrates 
D) protein only 
A) carbohydrates 
B) fat only 
C) fat and carbohydrates 
D) protein only

Question 17

Which statement about the aging process is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise will no longer affect body composition. 
B) There is typically an increase in proportion of body fat. 
C) There is typically a decrease in lean body mass. 
D) Exercise can help prevent undesirable changes in body composition. 
A) Exercise will no longer affect body composition. 
B) There is typically an increase in proportion of body fat. 
C) There is typically a decrease in lean body mass. 
D) Exercise can help prevent undesirable changes in body composition.

Question 18

"Vlad was working out with weights.He lifts a weight 12 times with ease.He repeats this action 2 more times." Which statement below best describes Vlad's method of training?

Accepted Answer

A) His method is a suitable muscle and bone-strengthening. 
B) His method will not increase muscle strength unless he increases the number of repetitions. 
C) His method will not increase muscle strength unless he increases the amount of weight he is lifting so that he feels muscle exhaustion. 
D) His method is suitable for improving aerobic capacity and strengthening bones. 
A) His method is a suitable muscle and bone-strengthening. 
B) His method will not increase muscle strength unless he increases the number of repetitions. 
C) His method will not increase muscle strength unless he increases the amount of weight he is lifting so that he feels muscle exhaustion. 
D) His method is suitable for improving aerobic capacity and strengthening bones.

Question 19

Which of the following could be considered an ergogenic aid?

Accepted Answer

A) hypnosis to overcome pre-game jitters 
B) amino acid supplements taken by female varsity volleyball players 
C) magnets in an endurance runner's shoes 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) hypnosis to overcome pre-game jitters 
B) amino acid supplements taken by female varsity volleyball players 
C) magnets in an endurance runner's shoes 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 20

When giving advice to someone starting an exercise program,what recommendation is LEAST likely to contribute to long-term maintenance of an activity program?

Accepted Answer

A) Check with your physician. 
B) Do an activity you enjoy. 
C) Exercise as hard as you can,at least six days a week. 
D) Make the exercise convenient,and fit it into your day. 
A) Check with your physician. 
B) Do an activity you enjoy. 
C) Exercise as hard as you can,at least six days a week. 
D) Make the exercise convenient,and fit it into your day.

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Which of the following statements regarding the lactate threshold is FALSE?

When should an athlete eat after competition? What are good choices for a post-competition meal? Why is this re-feeding period important?

Which statement best describes the development of sports anemia?

For which athlete is meeting all dietary requirements for vitamins and minerals the most difficult?

Which is NOT a function of water during exercise?

Amenorrhea has the greatest effect on which mineral in a female athlete's body?

Which statement best describes aerobic capacity?

Why is a drink containing salt recommended for exercise lasting more than 1 hour?

Which of the following regarding maximum heart rate is TRUE?

It is recommended that athletes consume diets with the following approximate proportions:

Despite limited scientific evidence,which two minerals have been linked to insulin function?

George is a lactose-intolerant basketball player.Which precompetition meal will be ofthe greatest benefit without negative side effects?

Lactic acid is produced in the muscles when which of the following is unavailable?

Which statement regarding the overload principle is TRUE?

When should athletes consume fluids?

Fat,carbohydrates,and protein can be used in aerobic metabolism to produce energy in the form of ATP.Which macronutrient(s)can be utilized in an anaerobic environment to produce ATP?

Which statement about the aging process is FALSE?

"Vlad was working out with weights.He lifts a weight 12 times with ease.He repeats this action 2 more times." Which statement below best describes Vlad's method of training?

Which of the following could be considered an ergogenic aid?

When giving advice to someone starting an exercise program,what recommendation is LEAST likely to contribute to long-term maintenance of an activity program?

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