Question 1

The _____ of a physical activity refers to the amount of physical exertion required during the activity.

Accepted Answer

A) frequency 
B) repetition cycle 
C) exhaustion factor 
D) intensity 
A) frequency 
B) repetition cycle 
C) exhaustion factor 
D) intensity D

Question 2

Without adequate energy intake, which of the following will occur in a person’s body?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase in muscle mass 
B) Hemoglobin synthesis 
C) Decrease in immune function 
D) Protection from oxidative stress 
A) Increase in muscle mass 
B) Hemoglobin synthesis 
C) Decrease in immune function 
D) Protection from oxidative stress C

Question 3

How many grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight does the American Dietetic Association recommend that athletes consume each day?

Accepted Answer

A) 0-4 
B) 2-6 
C) 4-8 
D) 5-10 
A) 0-4 
B) 2-6 
C) 4-8 
D) 5-10 D

Question 4

What the five components of physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

-Cardiovascular fitn

Question 5

Muscles rely solely on their stored glycogen for ATP during physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Zach, who has had high blood pressure for years, has lost 7 pounds as a result of climbing stairs rather than taking the elevator whenever he can. At his next checkup, his doctor will probably tell him that his blood pressure is now _____ as a result of his losing weight.

Accepted Answer

A) higher 
B) unchanged 
C) normal 
D) lower 
A) higher 
B) unchanged 
C) normal 
D) lower

Question 7

A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________ into her routine by alternating between fast bursts of intensive exercise and slower, less demanding activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________...

Question 8

When plasma volume expands, a decrease in the number of red blood cells per volume of plasma known as _______________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When plasma volume expands, a decrease in...

Question 9

If 33-year-old Jacob is cross-training and his current heart rate is 137 beats/min, exercising at his current level of exertion _____.

Accepted Answer

A) could potentially be dangerous for a non-athlete of his age 
B) is not intense enough to improve his cardiovascular fitness 
C) will help improve his cardiovascular fitness 
D) is appropriate for a competitive athlete in training 
A) could potentially be dangerous for a non-athlete of his age 
B) is not intense enough to improve his cardiovascular fitness 
C) will help improve his cardiovascular fitness 
D) is appropriate for a competitive athlete in training

Question 10

If Patty is an athlete who weighs 55 kg, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume daily according to the American Dietetic Association?

Accepted Answer

A) 44-160 
B) 140-260 
C) 275-550 
D) 400-800 
A) 44-160 
B) 140-260 
C) 275-550 
D) 400-800

Question 11

During prolonged activity, which of the following metabolic pathways, along with gluconeogenesis, provides glucose to active muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycolysis 
B) Glycogenolysis 
C) Lipolysis 
D) Proteolysis 
A) Glycolysis 
B) Glycogenolysis 
C) Lipolysis 
D) Proteolysis

Question 12

What proportion of American adults and youths lead a sedentary lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost 30% 
B) Almost 40% 
C) Nearly 50% 
D) Nearly 60% 
A) Almost 30% 
B) Almost 40% 
C) Nearly 50% 
D) Nearly 60%

Question 13

What is true of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a stimulant proven to cause modest improvements in athletic performance. 
B) It is a sedative that generally has no adverse health effects. 
C) The International Olympic Committee does not classify caffeine as a prohibited substance. 
D) Dehydration is a likely side effect of consuming caffeine in relatively small doses. 
A) It is a stimulant proven to cause modest improvements in athletic performance. 
B) It is a sedative that generally has no adverse health effects. 
C) The International Olympic Committee does not classify caffeine as a prohibited substance. 
D) Dehydration is a likely side effect of consuming caffeine in relatively small doses.

Question 14

How much protein is recommended by the Institute of Medicine for athletes per kilogram of body weight per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 
B) 1.0 
C) 1.2 
D) 1.5 
A) 0.8 
B) 1.0 
C) 1.2 
D) 1.5

Question 15

Fatigue is caused by depletion of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle glycogen during anaerobic metabolism 
B) circulating fatty acids during anaerobic metabolism 
C) amino acids stored in muscle for aerobic metabolism 
D) circulating glycerol during aerobic metabolism 
A) muscle glycogen during anaerobic metabolism 
B) circulating fatty acids during anaerobic metabolism 
C) amino acids stored in muscle for aerobic metabolism 
D) circulating glycerol during aerobic metabolism

Question 16

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for endurance and non-endurance athletes? How is carbohydrate loading accomplished?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate loading is used to promote

Question 17

Guidelines often used to either design or evaluate a physical fitness program are collectively known as the FITT principle. FITT stands for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fast, intervals, tendons, and talent 
B) frequency, intensity, type, and time 
C) fun, increasing, try, and today 
D) feasible, intervals, triceps, and theory 
A) fast, intervals, tendons, and talent 
B) frequency, intensity, type, and time 
C) fun, increasing, try, and today 
D) feasible, intervals, triceps, and theory

Question 18

“Hitting the wall” is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) exhausted glycogen stores. 
B) build-up of CO2 in the body. 
C) a slow rate of lipolysis. 
D) a lack of lactate for recycling. 
A) exhausted glycogen stores. 
B) build-up of CO2 in the body. 
C) a slow rate of lipolysis. 
D) a lack of lactate for recycling.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes anaerobic pathways?

Accepted Answer

A) Complex, slow generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a long time 
B) Simple, slow generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a short time 
C) Complex, rapid generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a long time 
D) Simple, rapid generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a short time 
A) Complex, slow generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a long time 
B) Simple, slow generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a short time 
C) Complex, rapid generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a long time 
D) Simple, rapid generation of ATP, able to make ATP for a short time

Question 20

Alex consumes 2700 kcalories each day. If he is “average,” about how many of those calories would he expend on physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) 405-810 
B) 825-1250 
C) 1300-1420 
D) 1425-2000 
A) 405-810 
B) 825-1250 
C) 1300-1420 
D) 1425-2000

The _____ of a physical activity refers to the amount of physical exertion required during the activity.

Without adequate energy intake, which of the following will occur in a person’s body?

How many grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight does the American Dietetic Association recommend that athletes consume each day?

What the five components of physical fitness?

Muscles rely solely on their stored glycogen for ATP during physical activity.

Zach, who has had high blood pressure for years, has lost 7 pounds as a result of climbing stairs rather than taking the elevator whenever he can. At his next checkup, his doctor will probably tell him that his blood pressure is now _____ as a result of his losing weight.

A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________ into her routine by alternating between fast bursts of intensive exercise and slower, less demanding activity.

When plasma volume expands, a decrease in the number of red blood cells per volume of plasma known as _______________ occurs.

If 33-year-old Jacob is cross-training and his current heart rate is 137 beats/min, exercising at his current level of exertion _____.

If Patty is an athlete who weighs 55 kg, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume daily according to the American Dietetic Association?

During prolonged activity, which of the following metabolic pathways, along with gluconeogenesis, provides glucose to active muscles?

What proportion of American adults and youths lead a sedentary lifestyle?

What is true of caffeine?

How much protein is recommended by the Institute of Medicine for athletes per kilogram of body weight per day?

Fatigue is caused by depletion of _____.

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for endurance and non-endurance athletes? How is carbohydrate loading accomplished?

Guidelines often used to either design or evaluate a physical fitness program are collectively known as the FITT principle. FITT stands for _____.

“Hitting the wall” is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:

Which of the following best describes anaerobic pathways?

Alex consumes 2700 kcalories each day. If he is “average,” about how many of those calories would he expend on physical activity?

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Exam 9: Physical Activity and Health

The _____ of a physical activity refers to the amount of physical exertion required during the activity.

Without adequate energy intake, which of the following will occur in a person’s body?

How many grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight does the American Dietetic Association recommend that athletes consume each day?

What the five components of physical fitness?

Muscles rely solely on their stored glycogen for ATP during physical activity.

Zach, who has had high blood pressure for years, has lost 7 pounds as a result of climbing stairs rather than taking the elevator whenever he can. At his next checkup, his doctor will probably tell him that his blood pressure is now _____ as a result of his losing weight.

A step aerobics instructor can incorporate _______________ into her routine by alternating between fast bursts of intensive exercise and slower, less demanding activity.

When plasma volume expands, a decrease in the number of red blood cells per volume of plasma known as _______________ occurs.

If 33-year-old Jacob is cross-training and his current heart rate is 137 beats/min, exercising at his current level of exertion _____.

If Patty is an athlete who weighs 55 kg, how many grams of carbohydrate should she consume daily according to the American Dietetic Association?

During prolonged activity, which of the following metabolic pathways, along with gluconeogenesis, provides glucose to active muscles?

What proportion of American adults and youths lead a sedentary lifestyle?

What is true of caffeine?

How much protein is recommended by the Institute of Medicine for athletes per kilogram of body weight per day?

Fatigue is caused by depletion of _____.

What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for endurance and non-endurance athletes? How is carbohydrate loading accomplished?

Guidelines often used to either design or evaluate a physical fitness program are collectively known as the FITT principle. FITT stands for _____.

“Hitting the wall” is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:

Which of the following best describes anaerobic pathways?

Alex consumes 2700 kcalories each day. If he is “average,” about how many of those calories would he expend on physical activity?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters