Question 1

Alex is a competitive athlete who weighs 90 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 420 to 700 
B) 580 to 1000 
C) 540 to 900 
D) 480 to 800

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The oxygen energy system does not produce ATP. 
B) Gram per gram,sugars supply more energy than fats. 
C) The lactic acid energy system requires large quantities of oxygen to function properly. 
D) While at rest,a muscle cell stores only a small amount of ATP.

Question 3

Chase is a resistance athlete who weighs 90 kg.According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,he should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 118 
B) 108 
C) 128 
D) 98

Question 4

Jordan is a competitive athlete who weighs 220 lb.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 1320 to 2200 
B) 480 to 820 
C) 600 to 1000 
D) 320 to 570

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxidation of macronutrients for energy is an anabolic process. 
B) After glucose enters the nucleus,it is broken down to release ATP. 
C) Human cells produce glucose from carbon dioxide,oxygen,and water. 
D) Cells can metabolize glucose for energy when oxygen is unavailable.

Question 6

While Trey is relaxing while watching television,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) glycogen 
C) fat 
D) methanol

Question 7

Tatiana is a competitive athlete who weighs 70 kg.She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 620 to 900 
B) 520 to 800 
C) 720 to 1000 
D) 420 to 700

Question 8

Hector is a healthy man who is 19 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 59 to 79 bpm 
B) 139 to 168 bpm 
C) 101 to 141 bpm 
D) 129 to 159 bpm

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The first 3 to 6 weeks of a new exercise program is called the origination stage. 
B) A comprehensive fitness program includes aerobic,resistance,and stretching activities. 
C) Over time,a well-planned exercise program results in detraining. 
D) When beginning the improvement stage of an exercise program,a person should exercise at 85% of his or her age-related target heart rate zone.

Question 10

What is exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscular activity of vital organs,especially the intestine,heart,and lungs. 
B) Skeletal muscle contractions that are planned and conducted to increase muscle mass. 
C) Movement that results from any muscular contraction. 
D) Caloric expenditure that results from contracting skeletal muscles.

Question 11

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

Accepted Answer

A) oxalic acid 
B) citrate 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) PCr-ATP

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In ribosomes,food undergoes oxidative degradation,releasing creatine phosphate and ADP. 
B) In the cytoplasm,glycolysis generates oxygen and carbon monoxide molecules. 
C) Under normal conditions,muscle cells rely on amino acids as their primary source of energy. 
D) In mitochondria,pyruvate molecules undergo complete degradation to form ATP.

Question 13

An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program

Accepted Answer

A) gradually increases in duration and intensity of activities. 
B) should be performed once a week to avoid boredom. 
C) should be performed for at least 90 minutes daily to be effective. 
D) relies on resistance training.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) For engaging in moderate physical activity,the target heart rate zone should be 25 to 50% of a person's age-related maximum heart rate. 
B) Aerobic exercise involves rhythmic,sustained contractions of large muscle groups. 
C) Low-intensity,unstructured physical activities include rapid walking,lunges,and squats. 
D) Walking,bowling and playing golf are forms of vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Question 15

By performing exercise regularly,people can reduce their risk of

Accepted Answer

A) thalassemia minor. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) pernicious anemia. 
D) hemochromatosis.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most physically active people should consume 20 to 35% of their total energy intake from fat. 
B) Trained athletes are unable to compete when fat comprises 65% of their total energy intake. 
C) Athletes and other physically active people should avoid diets that supply more than 15% of total energy from fat. 
D) Dietitians generally recommend very-low-fat diets for healthy athletes.

Question 17

Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age.Using this information,calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 129 to 159 bpm 
B) 59 to 79 bpm 
C) 99 to 139 bpm 
D) 139 to 168 bpm

Question 18

Harry is a healthy man who is 30 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 122 to 174 bpm 
B) 105 to 149 bpm 
C) 115 to 161 bpm 
D) 95 to 133 bpm

Question 19

According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,an endurance athlete who weighs 60 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A) 102 
B) 92 
C) 82 
D) 72

Question 20

The complete oxidation of glucose releases energy and results in the formation of

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide and water. 
B) sodium hydroxide and calcium citrate. 
C) iron oxide and glycogen. 
D) sodium acetate and methane.

Exam 11: Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Alex is a competitive athlete who weighs 90 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Which of the following statements is true?

Chase is a resistance athlete who weighs 90 kg.According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,he should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Jordan is a competitive athlete who weighs 220 lb.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Which of the following statements is true?

While Trey is relaxing while watching television,his muscles are relying primarily on ____ for energy.

Hector is a healthy man who is 19 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Which of the following statements is true?

What is exercise?

Muscle cells can use the _____ energy system to obtain energy.

Which of the following statements is true?

An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program

Which of the following statements is true?

By performing exercise regularly,people can reduce their risk of

Which of the following statements is true?

Holly is a healthy woman who is 22 years of age.Using this information,calculate her target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Harry is a healthy man who is 30 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,an endurance athlete who weighs 60 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

The complete oxidation of glucose releases energy and results in the formation of