Exam 10: Nutrients, Recreational Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Athletes who train exhaustively for endurance events may want to aim for a carbohydrate intake level in what range?

Which of the following foods should an athlete eat in order to consume an adequate amount of B vitamins, magnesium, and chromium?

What are the fuels that support physical activity and how does the body use these fuels?

Which of the following performance-enhancing substances is one of the most dangerous and illegal ergogenic aids?

On average, people who regularly engage in physical activity live longer than those who are physically inactive.

Which of the following nutrients does the body need most?

Which of the following nutrients is important for athletes because it is needed for the formation of collagen?

Which of the following conditions is a symptom of hyponatremia?

What is the name of the illegal drug that has been used to increase oxygen capacity in athletes?

On average, protein contributes about what percentage of the total fuel used during activity and during rest?

Why are female vegetarian athletes particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency?

About how much of a person's available glycogen is used up within the first 20 minutes or so of moderate activity?

What is a good reason for avoiding alcohol before participating in an athletic event?

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

Which of the following nutrients fuels physical activity to a smaller extent?

As a general rule, endurance athletes should aim for an average intake of how many Calories per kilogram of body weight?

What characteristic should an athlete's pregame meal have?

What type of foods should athletes eat in order to maximize muscle glycogen synthesis after strenuous training?

What does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

What impact might a moderate amount of caffeine consumed about an hour before activity have on an athlete?