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

What hormone flows into the bloodstream to signal the liver and fat cells to liberate their stored energy nutrients when physical activity continues beyond the first few minutes?

Describe the appropriate procedure for carbohydrate loading.

Explain how physical activity lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease.

After about how many hours of vigorous activity does glycogen depletion occur?

If a muscle is fit, what substance will it draw more of from the blood?

What substance do many athletes take to reduce body fat and increase lean body mass?

What condition would you suspect if an individual exercising outdoors on a humid summer day suddenly complains of a headache and dizziness and exhibits signs of clumsiness such as stumbling.

Describe the side effects of taking steroid hormone drugs.

Why should athletes be cautioned about drinking alcohol?

Which of the following would be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

Most athletes probably need somewhat more protein than sedentary people.

Which of the following statements identifies an advantage of consuming candy-like sport bars for athletes?

A safe plan for carbohydrate loading includes which of the following strategies?

What effect does taking vitamin and mineral supplements prior to competition have on a well-nourished athlete's performance?

Which one of the following exercises enhances flexibility?

Approximately how much protein should a 70 kg male strength athlete consume daily?

What antioxidant is reportedly consumed in megadoses by athletes hoping to prevent oxidative damage to muscles?

Explain the role of muscle fitness and oxygen delivery in the body.

What impact does eating a meal more than two hours after physical activity have on the body for athletes training hard more than once a day?

What is the term used to describe the regular practice of an activity, which leads to physical adaptations of the body?