Question 1

Which of the following could be considered an ergogenic aid?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis to overcome pre-game jitters 
B) Vitamin E supplements taken by female varsity volleyball players 
C) Magnets in an endurance runner's shoes 
D) Any of the above 
A) Hypnosis to overcome pre-game jitters 
B) Vitamin E supplements taken by female varsity volleyball players 
C) Magnets in an endurance runner's shoes 
D) Any of the above

Question 2

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 3

Whether an activity is preferentially fueled by aerobic or anaerobic metabolism primarily depends on:

Accepted Answer

A) the intensity and duration. 
B) environmental conditions such as ambient temperature and relative humidity. 
C) the composition of the last meal. 
D) All of the above contribute more or less equally in determining fuel usage 
A) the intensity and duration. 
B) environmental conditions such as ambient temperature and relative humidity. 
C) the composition of the last meal. 
D) All of the above contribute more or less equally in determining fuel usage

Question 4

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 5

How does regular moderate-intensity exercise affect the heart,blood volume,and red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Regular moderate-intensity exercise stre

Question 6

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 7

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 8

People in which group are most likely to suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A) Adult athletes 
B) Children 
C) Weight lifters 
D) Women 
A) Adult athletes 
B) Children 
C) Weight lifters 
D) Women

Question 9

What type of diet will be prolong time to exhaustion in a long-distance cyclist?

Accepted Answer

A high-carbohydrate

Question 10

During intense exercise,important functions of water include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) producing sweat. 
B) transporting oxygen and nutrients. 
C) eliminating metabolic waste products. 
D) preventing body temperature change. 
A) producing sweat. 
B) transporting oxygen and nutrients. 
C) eliminating metabolic waste products. 
D) preventing body temperature change.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

High intakes of amino acid supplements a

Question 12

Which is the LEAST important factor in determining the total amount of energy a person requires for activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Their waist circumference 
B) Intensity of the activity 
C) Their weight 
D) Amount of time spent exercising 
A) Their waist circumference 
B) Intensity of the activity 
C) Their weight 
D) Amount of time spent exercising

Question 13

How does body fat differ in a fit adult male versus female?

Accepted Answer

Body fat in a fit ad

Question 14

Training leads to all of the following adaptations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increased numbers of capillaries in muscles. 
B) decreased numbers of mitochondria in muscle fibers. 
C) an expanded blood volume. 
D) increased aerobic capacity. 
A) increased numbers of capillaries in muscles. 
B) decreased numbers of mitochondria in muscle fibers. 
C) an expanded blood volume. 
D) increased aerobic capacity.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Americans should participate i

Question 16

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 17

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 18

Supplements of __________ can be of benefit to many female athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) vanadium 
B) zinc 
C) selenium 
D) iron 
A) vanadium 
B) zinc 
C) selenium 
D) iron

Question 19

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.

Exam 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Which of the following could be considered an ergogenic aid?

Which of the following statements about aerobic capacity is FALSE?

Whether an activity is preferentially fueled by aerobic or anaerobic metabolism primarily depends on:

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

How does regular moderate-intensity exercise affect the heart,blood volume,and red blood cells?

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?

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

People in which group are most likely to suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration?

What type of diet will be prolong time to exhaustion in a long-distance cyclist?

During intense exercise,important functions of water include all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Which is the LEAST important factor in determining the total amount of energy a person requires for activity?

How does body fat differ in a fit adult male versus female?

Training leads to all of the following adaptations EXCEPT:

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

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

Muscle fatigue most directly relates to:

Supplements of __________ can be of benefit to many female athletes.

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

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