Question 1

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 2

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 3

How does fatty acid use change with time in a person out for a 45-minute jog?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates initially supply energy fo

Question 4

How do a person's energy needs change as they go from being sedentary to engaging in regular exercise.How does REE change?
Answer.

Accepted Answer

The average sedentary individual needs t

Question 5

Describe a carbohydrate loading regimen.How are exercise and diet affected during the week before competition?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate loading is a regimen of die

Question 6

Which of the following statements about flexibility is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexibility determines range of motion. 
B) Flexibility reduces injury. 
C) Increased flexibility enhances muscle mass. 
D) Flexibility can increase speed. 
A) Flexibility determines range of motion. 
B) Flexibility reduces injury. 
C) Increased flexibility enhances muscle mass. 
D) Flexibility can increase speed.

Question 7

The proportion of lean body tissue can be best increased by:

Accepted Answer

A) taking bee pollen. 
B) increasing protein intake. 
C) lifting weights regularly. 
D) vitamin E supplements. 
A) taking bee pollen. 
B) increasing protein intake. 
C) lifting weights regularly. 
D) vitamin E supplements.

Question 8

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends an exercise regimen that consists of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Aerobic exercise 
B) Strength training 
C) Stretching routines 
D) All of the above 
A) Aerobic exercise 
B) Strength training 
C) Stretching routines 
D) All of the above

Question 9

When a person begins exercising,the first metabolic fuel used is:

Accepted Answer

A) ATP and creatine phosphate. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) glucose. 
D) stored glycogen. 
A) ATP and creatine phosphate. 
B) fatty acids. 
C) glucose. 
D) stored glycogen.

Question 10

Body glucose can be derived from all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids. 
B) stored glycogen. 
C) amino acids. 
D) dietary sources. 
A) fatty acids. 
B) stored glycogen. 
C) amino acids. 
D) dietary sources.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the efficacy of an ergogenic

Question 15

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 16

"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 17

______________is NOT generally associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Some types of cancer 
D) Anorexia nervosa 
A) Obesity 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Some types of cancer 
D) Anorexia nervosa

Question 18

Endurance is greatest when the diet contains a higher proportion of calories from:

Accepted Answer

A) individual amino acid supplements. 
B) protein. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) fat. 
A) individual amino acid supplements. 
B) protein. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) fat.

Question 19

The term,cardiorespiratory endurance,refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) heart rate times the number of breaths taken per minute. 
B) how long a person can exercise or continue a physical task. 
C) respiratory rates. 
D) how long it takes a person to walk or run 1000 meters. 
A) heart rate times the number of breaths taken per minute. 
B) how long a person can exercise or continue a physical task. 
C) respiratory rates. 
D) how long it takes a person to walk or run 1000 meters.

Question 20

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.

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

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 about hyponatremia is FALSE?

How does fatty acid use change with time in a person out for a 45-minute jog?

How do a person's energy needs change as they go from being sedentary to engaging in regular exercise.How does REE change? Answer.

Describe a carbohydrate loading regimen.How are exercise and diet affected during the week before competition?

Which of the following statements about flexibility is FALSE?

The proportion of lean body tissue can be best increased by:

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends an exercise regimen that consists of which of the following?

When a person begins exercising,the first metabolic fuel used is:

Body glucose can be derived from all EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

______________is NOT generally associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

Endurance is greatest when the diet contains a higher proportion of calories from:

The term,cardiorespiratory endurance,refers to:

Aerobic exercise does all the following EXCEPT:

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