Question 1

______________ is needed for transport of fatty acids into mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) Acetyl-CoA 
B) Fatty acid interacting protein (FAIP) 
C) Carnitine 
D) Creatine 
A) Acetyl-CoA 
B) Fatty acid interacting protein (FAIP) 
C) Carnitine 
D) Creatine

Question 2

What are benefits and risks associated with taking creatine supplements?

Accepted Answer

Creatine supplementation has been shown

Question 3

Lactic acid is produced from _________in muscles when _________ is not available.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose; acetyl CoA 
B) glucose; oxygen 
C) glycogen; ATP 
D) triglycerides; pyruvate 
A) glucose; acetyl CoA 
B) glucose; oxygen 
C) glycogen; ATP 
D) triglycerides; pyruvate

Question 4

What types of athletes may benefit from slightly increased intake of protein?

Accepted Answer

Competitive athletes

Question 5

Of the following,meeting dietary requirements for vitamins and minerals is MOST difficult for:

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 6

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) Severe occurrences lead to alterations in blood potassium levels eventually resulting in impaired heart function. 
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) Severe occurrences lead to alterations in blood potassium levels eventually resulting in impaired heart function. 
D) The early symptoms may be similar to dehydration.

Question 7

"Hitting the wall",or experiencing a sudden feeling of overwhelming fatigue,occurs after __________ stores are depleted.

Accepted Answer

A) ATP 
B) fatty acid 
C) creatine phosphate 
D) glycogen 
A) ATP 
B) fatty acid 
C) creatine phosphate 
D) glycogen

Question 8

Which is true regarding maximum heart rate?

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 it at rest. 
D) Maximum heart rate is derived from an individual'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 it at rest. 
D) Maximum heart rate is derived from an individual's weight and height.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

High intakes of amino acid supplements a

Question 10

A major goal of pre-competition meals is to:

Accepted Answer

A) maximize liver glycogen stores. 
B) maximize fat stores. 
C) enhance electrical activity of the gut. 
D) stimulate fat mobilization from adipose tissue. 
A) maximize liver glycogen stores. 
B) maximize fat stores. 
C) enhance electrical activity of the gut. 
D) stimulate fat mobilization from adipose tissue.

Question 11

For exercise lasting less than one hour,the preferred drink is:

Accepted Answer

A) water. 
B) half water and half fruit juice. 
C) sports drinks. 
D) any type of fruit juice. 
A) water. 
B) half water and half fruit juice. 
C) sports drinks. 
D) any type of fruit juice.

Question 12

Iron deficiency in athletes is LEAST likely to be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) following a strict vegan diet. 
B) limiting total energy consumption. 
C) resistance exercise. 
D) avoiding red meat in the diet. 
A) following a strict vegan diet. 
B) limiting total energy consumption. 
C) resistance exercise. 
D) avoiding red meat in the diet.

Question 13

The end products of glucose breakdown in the presence of oxygen are:

Accepted Answer

A) water,carbon dioxide and citric acid. 
B) ATP,water and lactic acid. 
C) water,ATP and carbon dioxide. 
D) electrons,ATP and ketones. 
A) water,carbon dioxide and citric acid. 
B) ATP,water and lactic acid. 
C) water,ATP and carbon dioxide. 
D) electrons,ATP and ketones.

Question 14

How often,and for how long,should Americans engage in moderate aerobic activity per week?

Accepted Answer

Americans should participate i

Question 15

If Dahlia expends an extra 300 kcals exercising each day and reduces her energy intake by 200 kcals/ day,approximately how long will it take her to lose 5 pounds?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 week 
B) 15 days 
C) 35 days 
D) 45 days 
A) 1 week 
B) 15 days 
C) 35 days 
D) 45 days

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the efficacy of an ergogenic

Question 17

Supplements of ___________ are marketed to athletes to enhance energy production,even though it is unlikely that well fed athletes are deficient in these nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) B vitamins 
C) vitamin C 
D) beta-carotene 
A) vitamin E 
B) B vitamins 
C) vitamin C 
D) beta-carotene

Question 18

Heat related illness is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

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 19

Why are very thin female athletes often at risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is most common in female at

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

______________ is needed for transport of fatty acids into mitochondria.

What are benefits and risks associated with taking creatine supplements?

Lactic acid is produced from _________in muscles when _________ is not available.

What types of athletes may benefit from slightly increased intake of protein?

Of the following,meeting dietary requirements for vitamins and minerals is MOST difficult for:

Which statement about hyponatremia is FALSE?

"Hitting the wall",or experiencing a sudden feeling of overwhelming fatigue,occurs after __________ stores are depleted.

Which is true regarding maximum heart rate?

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

A major goal of pre-competition meals is to:

For exercise lasting less than one hour,the preferred drink is:

Iron deficiency in athletes is LEAST likely to be caused by:

The end products of glucose breakdown in the presence of oxygen are:

How often,and for how long,should Americans engage in moderate aerobic activity per week?

If Dahlia expends an extra 300 kcals exercising each day and reduces her energy intake by 200 kcals/ day,approximately how long will it take her to lose 5 pounds?

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

Supplements of ___________ are marketed to athletes to enhance energy production,even though it is unlikely that well fed athletes are deficient in these nutrients.

Heat related illness is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Why are very thin female athletes often at risk for osteoporosis?

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