Question 1

Which of the following is the WORST advice to give someone regarding long-term maintenance of an activity program?

Accepted Answer

A) Check with your physician,especially if you are over age 45 
B) Do an activity you enjoy 
C) Exercise as hard as you can,at least six days a week 
D) Make the exercise convenient; fit it into your day 
A) Check with your physician,especially if you are over age 45 
B) Do an activity you enjoy 
C) Exercise as hard as you can,at least six days a week 
D) Make the exercise convenient; fit it into your day C

Question 2

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. B

Question 3

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 D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) 45% protein,35% fat,15-20% carbohydrate 
B) 15-20% protein,20-25% fat,60% carbohydrate 
C) 10-15% protein,30-35% fat,35-45% carbohydrate 
D) 25% protein,35% fat,40% carbohydrate 
A) 45% protein,35% fat,15-20% carbohydrate 
B) 15-20% protein,20-25% fat,60% carbohydrate 
C) 10-15% protein,30-35% fat,35-45% carbohydrate 
D) 25% protein,35% fat,40% carbohydrate

Question 5

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 6

What are benefits and risks associated with taking creatine supplements?

Accepted Answer

Creatine supplementation has been shown

Question 7

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 8

Low energy intake and excessive exercise in female athletes may result in low levels of________ that in turn contributes to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen; reductions in bone mineral density 
B) thyroid stimulating hormone; goiter 
C) secretin; increased hydrochloric acid production 
D) prolactin; increased risk of stress fractures 
A) estrogen; reductions in bone mineral density 
B) thyroid stimulating hormone; goiter 
C) secretin; increased hydrochloric acid production 
D) prolactin; increased risk of stress fractures

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

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 11

Glen is 45 years old and has maintained a regular running and swimming program for many years.He is now interested in an Ironman competition,which will be held nine months from now.He has started to train vigorously and regularly,running,biking and/or swimming several hours each day.
A.How should Glen distribute his intake of protein,fat and carbohydrate to maximize his performance?
B.Glen thinks if he can lose 10 pounds now,he will be able to run faster.Is this a good time to try to lose weight? Why or why not?
C.When Glen competes in the Ironman,which he thinks will take him about
12 - 14 hours,what should he eat and drink during the race? What would you suggest for a meal the night before?

Accepted Answer

A - Glen should consume 15-20% of his ca

Question 12

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 13

Endorphins released with exercise do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increase muscle mass. 
B) cause a natural euphoria. 
C) reduce stress. 
D) reduce the perception of pain. 
A) increase muscle mass. 
B) cause a natural euphoria. 
C) reduce stress. 
D) reduce the perception of pain.

Question 14

What is the estimated maximum heart rate for a 20-year-old female (in beats/min)?

Accepted Answer

A) 80 
B) 168 
C) 188 
D) 200 
A) 80 
B) 168 
C) 188 
D) 200

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Walking,jogging,bicycling,swim

Question 16

______________ 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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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.

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Which of the following is the WORST advice to give someone regarding long-term maintenance of an activity program?

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

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

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

Which is true regarding maximum heart rate?

What are benefits and risks associated with taking creatine supplements?

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

Low energy intake and excessive exercise in female athletes may result in low levels of________ that in turn contributes to _________.

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

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

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?

Endorphins released with exercise do all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the estimated maximum heart rate for a 20-year-old female (in beats/min)?

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

______________ is needed for transport of fatty acids into mitochondria.

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

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

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.

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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Low energy intake and excessive exercise in female athletes may result in low levels of that in turn contributes to _.

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.