Question 1

What is aerobic capacity? How is it determined? Will a trained athlete or an untrained person have a higher aerobic capacity?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic capacity is the maximum amount o

Question 2

Regarding weight loss in athletes,which is the LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight loss of no more than 2 pounds a week is recommended. 
B) Losing weight during the "off" season is usually better than losing weight while training and competing. 
C) Fluid can be safely restricted if energy is also restricted when rapid weight loss is desired. 
D) Severe calorie restriction in young female athletes can delay sexual maturation 
A) Weight loss of no more than 2 pounds a week is recommended. 
B) Losing weight during the "off" season is usually better than losing weight while training and competing. 
C) Fluid can be safely restricted if energy is also restricted when rapid weight loss is desired. 
D) Severe calorie restriction in young female athletes can delay sexual maturation

Question 3

During hot weather,athletes should consume fluids ______ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) before 
B) during 
C) after 
D) All of the above 
A) before 
B) during 
C) after 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements about aerobic capacity is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It relates to ATP generation by aerobic metabolism during exercise. 
B) It 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 the activity that can be performed before lack of oxygen affects performance. 
A) It relates to ATP generation by aerobic metabolism during exercise. 
B) It 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 the activity that can be performed before lack of oxygen affects performance.

Question 5

Amenorrhea has the greatest effect on the homeostasis of which mineral in a female athlete?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Fluoride 
C) Iron 
D) Magnesium 
A) Calcium 
B) Fluoride 
C) Iron 
D) Magnesium

Question 6

Effects of long-term,rigorous training include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) the heart becomes larger. 
B) the stroke volume of the heart increases. 
C) blood hemoglobin levels fall. 
D) numbers of red blood cells increases. 
A) the heart becomes larger. 
B) the stroke volume of the heart increases. 
C) blood hemoglobin levels fall. 
D) numbers of red blood cells increases.

Question 7

Aerobic exercise does all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) enhances oxygen delivery by the circulatory system. 
B) decreases resting heart rate. 
C) decreases stroke volume. 
D) increases oxygen use by cells resulting in enhanced energy production. 
A) enhances oxygen delivery by the circulatory system. 
B) decreases resting heart rate. 
C) decreases stroke volume. 
D) increases oxygen use by cells resulting in enhanced energy production.

Question 8

To maximize performance,the best priorities for post-competition meals is:

Accepted Answer

A) to replace lost sodium. 
B) to rehydrate and consume high amounts of carbohydrate and moderate amounts of protein. 
C) to rehydrate and replace fat losses. 
D) to replenish body potassium levels and provide high amounts of protein. 
A) to replace lost sodium. 
B) to rehydrate and consume high amounts of carbohydrate and moderate amounts of protein. 
C) to rehydrate and replace fat losses. 
D) to replenish body potassium levels and provide high amounts of protein.

Question 9

Which statement about the impact of dehydration during exercise is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) A body water loss of 2-3% can impair performance. 
B) It can eventually decrease stroke volume of the heart and decrease blood pressure. 
C) It is likely to result in hypothermia. 
D) Reductions in body weight reflect water losses. 
A) A body water loss of 2-3% can impair performance. 
B) It can eventually decrease stroke volume of the heart and decrease blood pressure. 
C) It is likely to result in hypothermia. 
D) Reductions in body weight reflect water losses.

Question 10

Supplementation of __________ may improve performance in high intensity exercise lasting 30 seconds or less.

Accepted Answer

A) chromium 
B) caffeine 
C) creatine 
D) vitamin C 
A) chromium 
B) caffeine 
C) creatine 
D) vitamin C

Question 11

Which athlete is LEAST likelyto need dietary protein in excess of the RDA?

Accepted Answer

A) An endurance runner 
B) A long distance cyclist 
C) A weight lifter 
D) A ballerina 
A) An endurance runner 
B) A long distance cyclist 
C) A weight lifter 
D) A ballerina

Question 12

Muscle fatigue most directly relates to:

Accepted Answer

A) ketoacidosis. 
B) lactic acid accumulation. 
C) creatine phosphate degradation. 
D) glycogen depletion. 
A) ketoacidosis. 
B) lactic acid accumulation. 
C) creatine phosphate degradation. 
D) glycogen depletion.

Question 13

Lifting heavy weights stresses muscles over time causing an adaptation called:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophy. 
B) myoadaptive response. 
C) atrophy. 
D) kinetic thickening. 
A) hypertrophy. 
B) myoadaptive response. 
C) atrophy. 
D) kinetic thickening.

Question 14

What are components of an exercise program that lead to long-term maintenance of routine exercise?

Accepted Answer

An exercise program should be integrated

Question 15

Give four examples of aerobic exercise.What defines "aerobic exercise"?

Accepted Answer

Walking,jogging,bicycling,swim

Question 16

Decrease in ____________ is generally NOT characteristic of the aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) maximum heart rate 
B) proportion of adipose tissue 
C) lean body mass 
D) cardiovascular endurance 
A) maximum heart rate 
B) proportion of adipose tissue 
C) lean body mass 
D) cardiovascular endurance

Question 17

To reduce the risk of chronic disease,the DGA 2010 recommend at least ___ minutes of moderate-intensity or ____minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity weekly.

Accepted Answer

A) 240:180 
B) 100:50 
C) 150:75 
D) 120:80 
A) 240:180 
B) 100:50 
C) 150:75 
D) 120:80

Question 18

Glycogen supercompensation involves a two-part regimen during the week before competition.The two elements of the program are:

Accepted Answer

A) progressively increasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake. 
B) progressively increasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
C) progressively decreasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
D) progressively decreasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake. 
A) progressively increasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake. 
B) progressively increasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
C) progressively decreasing exercise,while increasing carbohydrate intake. 
D) progressively decreasing exercise,while decreasing carbohydrate intake.

Question 19

The health benefits of exercise include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased blood pressure. 
B) increased HDL cholesterol. 
C) decreased insulin sensitivity of tissues. 
D) reduced risk of osteoporosis. 
A) decreased blood pressure. 
B) increased HDL cholesterol. 
C) decreased insulin sensitivity of tissues. 
D) reduced risk of osteoporosis.

Question 20

How does hydration status affect athletic performance? What precautions should be taken by an athlete who is exercising in hot weather? Describe how dehydration can affect cool-weather athletes,such as skiers and biatheletes.

Accepted Answer

During exercise,water is needed to elimi

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

What is aerobic capacity? How is it determined? Will a trained athlete or an untrained person have a higher aerobic capacity?

Regarding weight loss in athletes,which is the LEAST accurate?

During hot weather,athletes should consume fluids ______ exercise.

Which of the following statements about aerobic capacity is FALSE?

Amenorrhea has the greatest effect on the homeostasis of which mineral in a female athlete?

Effects of long-term,rigorous training include all of the following EXCEPT:

Aerobic exercise does all the following EXCEPT:

To maximize performance,the best priorities for post-competition meals is:

Which statement about the impact of dehydration during exercise is FALSE?

Supplementation of __________ may improve performance in high intensity exercise lasting 30 seconds or less.

Which athlete is LEAST likelyto need dietary protein in excess of the RDA?

Muscle fatigue most directly relates to:

Lifting heavy weights stresses muscles over time causing an adaptation called:

What are components of an exercise program that lead to long-term maintenance of routine exercise?

Give four examples of aerobic exercise.What defines "aerobic exercise"?

Decrease in ____________ is generally NOT characteristic of the aging process.

To reduce the risk of chronic disease,the DGA 2010 recommend at least ___ minutes of moderate-intensity or ____minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity weekly.

Glycogen supercompensation involves a two-part regimen during the week before competition.The two elements of the program are:

The health benefits of exercise include all of the following EXCEPT:

How does hydration status affect athletic performance? What precautions should be taken by an athlete who is exercising in hot weather? Describe how dehydration can affect cool-weather athletes,such as skiers and biatheletes.

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