Question 1

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents should do ____ minutes or more of physical activity daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 C

Question 2

Describe each of the six basic training principles.

Accepted Answer

1. Specificity: This principle states that training should be specific to the particular activity or goal. For example, if you want to improve your running performance, your training should focus on running rather than unrelated activities.

2. Overload: Overload refers to the concept of gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of exercise in order to see improvements in fitness. This can be achieved by increasing the weight lifted, the distance run, or the number of repetitions performed.

3. Progression: Progression is closely related to overload and involves gradually increasing the intensity or duration of exercise over time. This allows the body to adapt and become stronger, fitter, and more efficient.

4. Adaptation: The principle of adaptation states that the body will adapt to the specific demands placed upon it. This means that as you continue to train, your body will become more efficient at performing the exercises, and you will see improvements in strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

5. Reversibility: Reversibility refers to the concept that if you stop training, your body will lose the adaptations it has made. This means that if you take a break from exercise, you will lose some of the gains you have made in strength, endurance, and fitness.

6. Individualization: This principle recognizes that each person is unique and will respond differently to training. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring training programs to individual needs, abilities, and goals in order to achieve the best results.

Question 3

Sports nutrition is the application of nutrition and exercise physiology principles to support and enhance training, performance, and recovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inform people about ways to treat chronic diseases through diet and exercise. 
B)  List the nutrient content of common foods sold in the United States. 
C)  Outline daily and weekly diet and exercise programs for weight reduction. 
D)  Provide dietary and exercise advice to Americans over the age of 2 that will promote health and reduce the risk for chronic diseases. 
A)  Inform people about ways to treat chronic diseases through diet and exercise. 
B)  List the nutrient content of common foods sold in the United States. 
C)  Outline daily and weekly diet and exercise programs for weight reduction. 
D)  Provide dietary and exercise advice to Americans over the age of 2 that will promote health and reduce the risk for chronic diseases.

Question 5

The strength of any scientific recommendation depends on the quality of the research conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
a. Any external influence that may enhance training, recovery, or performance
b. An inactive substance
c. Estimates the amount of certain nutrients needed each day
d. Low blood sodium level
e. An exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body
f. A degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases
g. Nutrient needed in relatively large amounts
h. Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle
i. A substance in solution that conducts an electrical current
j. A training principle that stresses muscles in a manner similar to which they are to perform
k. A wasting or decrease in organ or tissue size
l. A specialized type of athletic training that involves powerful, explosive movements
m. The absolute or relative difficulty of physical activity or exercise
n. The study of health-related events in a population
o. A food containing a relatively high amount of nutrients compared to its caloric content
-Overload

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the key term that is most...

Question 7

What are the weakest of all scientific findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  case studies 
B)  epidemiological studies 
C)  correlational studies 
D)  experimental studies 
A)  case studies 
B)  epidemiological studies 
C)  correlational studies 
D)  experimental studies

Question 8

Body fat adds to total body weight, which can be a performance advantage for ____ because it adds mass.

Accepted Answer

A)  cycling 
B)  sprinters 
C)  pole vaulters 
D)  shot putters 
A)  cycling 
B)  sprinters 
C)  pole vaulters 
D)  shot putters

Question 9

A mesocycle is subdivided into time frames called macrocycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
a. Any external influence that may enhance training, recovery, or performance
b. An inactive substance
c. Estimates the amount of certain nutrients needed each day
d. Low blood sodium level
e. An exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body
f. A degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases
g. Nutrient needed in relatively large amounts
h. Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle
i. A substance in solution that conducts an electrical current
j. A training principle that stresses muscles in a manner similar to which they are to perform
k. A wasting or decrease in organ or tissue size
l. A specialized type of athletic training that involves powerful, explosive movements
m. The absolute or relative difficulty of physical activity or exercise
n. The study of health-related events in a population
o. A food containing a relatively high amount of nutrients compared to its caloric content
-Specificity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the key term that is most...

Question 11

Sports nutrition recommendations should be made based on the results of one research study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The term endurance athlete is generally interpreted to mean that the athlete ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  predominantly uses the oxygen-dependent energy system 
B)  trains for many hours 
C)  only engages in moderate-intensity activity 
D)  does not lift weights as part of training 
A)  predominantly uses the oxygen-dependent energy system 
B)  trains for many hours 
C)  only engages in moderate-intensity activity 
D)  does not lift weights as part of training

Question 13

Each food listed on the Food Exchange System has the same portion size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The FDA must prove that a supplement is unsafe or _______________ before it can be removed from the market.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The FDA must prove that a supplement...

Question 15

Which professional is a degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certified Personal Trainer 
B)  Health Fitness Specialist 
C)  Clinical Exercise Specialist 
D)  Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist 
A)  Certified Personal Trainer 
B)  Health Fitness Specialist 
C)  Clinical Exercise Specialist 
D)  Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Question 16

An ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is able to work with people who have cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological, inflammatory, orthopedic, and neuromuscular diseases and conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that is a reflection of long-term nutrient intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Scope-of-practice definitions help establish professional boundaries and consumers can be assured that practitioners have been properly trained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The main goal for any competitive athlete is to improve _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main goal for any competitive athlete...

Question 20

Select the key term that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
a. Any external influence that may enhance training, recovery, or performance
b. An inactive substance
c. Estimates the amount of certain nutrients needed each day
d. Low blood sodium level
e. An exercise stimulus that is of sufficient magnitude to cause enough stress to warrant long-term changes by the body
f. A degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases
g. Nutrient needed in relatively large amounts
h. Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle
i. A substance in solution that conducts an electrical current
j. A training principle that stresses muscles in a manner similar to which they are to perform
k. A wasting or decrease in organ or tissue size
l. A specialized type of athletic training that involves powerful, explosive movements
m. The absolute or relative difficulty of physical activity or exercise
n. The study of health-related events in a population
o. A food containing a relatively high amount of nutrients compared to its caloric content
-Placebo

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the key term that is most...

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents should do ____ minutes or more of physical activity daily.

Describe each of the six basic training principles.

Sports nutrition is the application of nutrition and exercise physiology principles to support and enhance training, performance, and recovery.

What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

The strength of any scientific recommendation depends on the quality of the research conducted.

What are the weakest of all scientific findings?

Body fat adds to total body weight, which can be a performance advantage for ____ because it adds mass.

A mesocycle is subdivided into time frames called macrocycles.

Sports nutrition recommendations should be made based on the results of one research study.

The term endurance athlete is generally interpreted to mean that the athlete ____.

Each food listed on the Food Exchange System has the same portion size.

The FDA must prove that a supplement is unsafe or _______________ before it can be removed from the market.

Which professional is a degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases?

An ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is able to work with people who have cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological, inflammatory, orthopedic, and neuromuscular diseases and conditions.

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that is a reflection of long-term nutrient intake.

Scope-of-practice definitions help establish professional boundaries and consumers can be assured that practitioners have been properly trained.

The main goal for any competitive athlete is to improve _______________.

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children and adolescents should do ____ minutes or more of physical activity daily.

Describe each of the six basic training principles.

Sports nutrition is the application of nutrition and exercise physiology principles to support and enhance training, performance, and recovery.

What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

The strength of any scientific recommendation depends on the quality of the research conducted.

What are the weakest of all scientific findings?

Body fat adds to total body weight, which can be a performance advantage for ____ because it adds mass.

A mesocycle is subdivided into time frames called macrocycles.

Sports nutrition recommendations should be made based on the results of one research study.

The term endurance athlete is generally interpreted to mean that the athlete ____.

Each food listed on the Food Exchange System has the same portion size.

The FDA must prove that a supplement is unsafe or _______________ before it can be removed from the market.

Which professional is a degreed health and fitness professional qualified to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled diseases?

An ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist is able to work with people who have cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological, inflammatory, orthopedic, and neuromuscular diseases and conditions.

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that is a reflection of long-term nutrient intake.

Scope-of-practice definitions help establish professional boundaries and consumers can be assured that practitioners have been properly trained.

The main goal for any competitive athlete is to improve _______________.

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters