Question 1

How does exercise intensity affect the source of fuel used by the body?

Accepted Answer

ATP and creatine phosphate are the prima

Question 2

An athlete exercising at a moderate level for more than two consecutive hours will benefit MOST from consuming:

Accepted Answer

A) a beer. 
B) a cup of black coffee. 
C) a sports beverage. 
D) an energy shot. 
A) a beer. 
B) a cup of black coffee. 
C) a sports beverage. 
D) an energy shot.

Question 3

Which is true regarding the overload principle?

Accepted Answer

A) When you exercise,you should work until complete exhaustion. 
B) The body will adapt to the stresses placed on it. 
C) If people over-exercise,they will not improve fitness. 
D) Overload is to be avoided. 
A) When you exercise,you should work until complete exhaustion. 
B) The body will adapt to the stresses placed on it. 
C) If people over-exercise,they will not improve fitness. 
D) Overload is to be avoided.

Question 4

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that children spend _______ minutes per day performing an age-appropriate exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 30 
C) 60 
D) 120 
A) 10 
B) 30 
C) 60 
D) 120

Question 5

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 6

Todd is 30 years old.If his target heart rate during aerobic activity is 60-90 % of his maximum heart rate,how fast should his heart beat during exercise (in beats/min)?

Accepted Answer

A) 60-90 
B) 114-171 
C) 132-198 
D) 160-220 
A) 60-90 
B) 114-171 
C) 132-198 
D) 160-220

Question 7

Which pre-competition meal will probably give a basketball player the greatest benefit without negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Two slices of pepperoni pizza and a diet soda 
B) Fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy 
C) Two cups of whole-wheat pasta with tomato sauce,a slice of bread and a glass of water 
D) Two donuts and a glass of chocolate milk 
A) Two slices of pepperoni pizza and a diet soda 
B) Fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy 
C) Two cups of whole-wheat pasta with tomato sauce,a slice of bread and a glass of water 
D) Two donuts and a glass of chocolate milk

Question 8

Which is LEAST likely to be true of aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Sustained regular aerobic exercise decreases resting heart rate 
B) Aerobic exercise increases VO2 max 
C) A major benefit of aerobic exercise is that it builds muscles 
D) Aerobic exercise involves activity that raises the heart rate 
A) Sustained regular aerobic exercise decreases resting heart rate 
B) Aerobic exercise increases VO2 max 
C) A major benefit of aerobic exercise is that it builds muscles 
D) Aerobic exercise involves activity that raises the heart rate

Question 9

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 10

During prolonged,intense exercise,most energy used by the body is derived from:

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids. 
B) creatine phosphate. 
C) glucose. 
D) protein. 
A) fatty acids. 
B) creatine phosphate. 
C) glucose. 
D) protein.

Question 11

Describe metabolic sources of energy as an athlete runs an endurance race for four hours.What is used first,second,third,etc.? What can such an athlete drink or eat to maximize performance?

Accepted Answer

When exercise first begins,breathing and

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Competitive athletes

Question 13

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 14

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) A hot environment increases fluid needs a maximum of 2-fold. 
C) Sometimes it is not possible to drink enough to compensate for fluid losses. 
D) Fluid replacement is only important for serious athletes. 
A) Athletes do not need to worry about replenishing fluid losses in cold,dry weather. 
B) A hot environment increases fluid needs a maximum of 2-fold. 
C) Sometimes it is not possible to drink enough to compensate for fluid losses. 
D) Fluid replacement is only important for serious athletes.

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is most common in female at

Question 17

Which macronutrient(s)can be utilized to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrates 
B) Fats 
C) Proteins 
D) All of the above 
A) Carbohydrates 
B) Fats 
C) Proteins 
D) All of the above

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

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 20

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.

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

How does exercise intensity affect the source of fuel used by the body?

An athlete exercising at a moderate level for more than two consecutive hours will benefit MOST from consuming:

Which is true regarding the overload principle?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that children spend _______ minutes per day performing an age-appropriate exercise.

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

Todd is 30 years old.If his target heart rate during aerobic activity is 60-90 % of his maximum heart rate,how fast should his heart beat during exercise (in beats/min)?

Which pre-competition meal will probably give a basketball player the greatest benefit without negative side effects?

Which is LEAST likely to be true of aerobic exercise?

During hot weather,athletes should consume fluids ______ exercise.

During prolonged,intense exercise,most energy used by the body is derived from:

Describe metabolic sources of energy as an athlete runs an endurance race for four hours.What is used first,second,third,etc.? What can such an athlete drink or eat to maximize performance?

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

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

Which statement about replenishing fluid losses is correct?

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.

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

Which macronutrient(s)can be utilized to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen?

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

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

A major goal of pre-competition meals is to:

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

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