Question 1

The thermic effect of food is estimated to be 10% of total energy expenditure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The precise energy (caloric) content of a food consumed cannot be determined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most prediction equations for estimating resting metabolic rate have a small margin of error of about 2-3%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bioenergetics is a term used to describe the physiological process of breaking down foods into usable forms of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain how the energy content of food and energy expenditure are measured directly and indirectly, and how estimates can be made more accurately.

Accepted Answer

The energy content of food and energy ex

Question 6

Rephosphorylation is an example of an _____ reaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rephosphorylation is an example of an _____...

Question 7

Distinguish between direct and indirect calorimetry. Compare and contrast several different measures of indirect calorimetry, considering accuracy and ease of use.

Accepted Answer

Direct calorimetry measures the heat pro

Question 8

Reactions in which energy is released are referred to as endergonic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of chemical reaction that results in energy being released?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endergonic 
B)  Exergonic 
C)  Enderthermic 
D)  Excitation 
A)  Endergonic 
B)  Exergonic 
C)  Enderthermic 
D)  Excitation

Question 10

ATP can be depleted in skeletal muscle by voluntary, high-intensity exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Self-imposed starvation (severe dieting) can result in a reduced resting metabolic rate and can actually impede weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the commonly used units of measure for energy in the fields of nutrition and exercise physiology, and how do they relate to the SI unit of measure for energy?

Accepted Answer

In the fields of nutrition and exercise

Question 13

Which of the following equations most accurately predicts resting metabolic rate in healthy Caucasian adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harris-Benedict 
B)  Mifflin-St Jeor 
C)  Owen 
D)  WHO/FAO/UNU 
A)  Harris-Benedict 
B)  Mifflin-St Jeor 
C)  Owen 
D)  WHO/FAO/UNU

Question 14

Resting metabolic rate is reduced due to starvation, but it increases almost immediately when the starvation state is stopped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define and explain bioenergetics, ATP, calorie, kilocalorie, and other energy-related terms.

Accepted Answer

Bioenergetics is the study of how living

Question 16

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding intake when athletes are keeping a food diary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food intake is consciously reduced. 
B)  Food intake is unconsciously reduced. 
C)  Food intake is difficult to record due to frequent snacking. 
D)  Food intake is underreported by females but not by males. 
A)  Food intake is consciously reduced. 
B)  Food intake is unconsciously reduced. 
C)  Food intake is difficult to record due to frequent snacking. 
D)  Food intake is underreported by females but not by males.

Question 17

Most of the published estimates of the energy (kcal) expended from a specific physical activity are not for the movement alone, but include resting metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One MET is equal to:

Accepted Answer

A)  energy expenditure at rest. 
B)  energy expenditure during the first 10 minutes of exercise. 
C)  energy expenditure prior to the point of fatigue. 
D)  55 kcal/hour. 
A)  energy expenditure at rest. 
B)  energy expenditure during the first 10 minutes of exercise. 
C)  energy expenditure prior to the point of fatigue. 
D)  55 kcal/hour.

Question 19

Explain resting metabolic rate, the factors that influence it, and how it is measured or predicted in athletes and nonathletes.

Accepted Answer

Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the amou

Question 20

A large portion of the potential energy that is contained in food is converted to heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The thermic effect of food is estimated to be 10% of total energy expenditure.

The precise energy (caloric) content of a food consumed cannot be determined.

Most prediction equations for estimating resting metabolic rate have a small margin of error of about 2-3%.

Bioenergetics is a term used to describe the physiological process of breaking down foods into usable forms of energy.

Explain how the energy content of food and energy expenditure are measured directly and indirectly, and how estimates can be made more accurately.

Rephosphorylation is an example of an _____ reaction.

Distinguish between direct and indirect calorimetry. Compare and contrast several different measures of indirect calorimetry, considering accuracy and ease of use.

Reactions in which energy is released are referred to as endergonic reactions.

Which of the following is a type of chemical reaction that results in energy being released?

ATP can be depleted in skeletal muscle by voluntary, high-intensity exercise.

Self-imposed starvation (severe dieting) can result in a reduced resting metabolic rate and can actually impede weight loss.

What are the commonly used units of measure for energy in the fields of nutrition and exercise physiology, and how do they relate to the SI unit of measure for energy?

Which of the following equations most accurately predicts resting metabolic rate in healthy Caucasian adults?

Resting metabolic rate is reduced due to starvation, but it increases almost immediately when the starvation state is stopped.

Define and explain bioenergetics, ATP, calorie, kilocalorie, and other energy-related terms.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding intake when athletes are keeping a food diary?

Most of the published estimates of the energy (kcal) expended from a specific physical activity are not for the movement alone, but include resting metabolic rate.

One MET is equal to:

Explain resting metabolic rate, the factors that influence it, and how it is measured or predicted in athletes and nonathletes.

A large portion of the potential energy that is contained in food is converted to heat.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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

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Exam 2: Defining and Measuring Energy

The thermic effect of food is estimated to be 10% of total energy expenditure.

The precise energy (caloric) content of a food consumed cannot be determined.

Most prediction equations for estimating resting metabolic rate have a small margin of error of about 2-3%.

Bioenergetics is a term used to describe the physiological process of breaking down foods into usable forms of energy.

Explain how the energy content of food and energy expenditure are measured directly and indirectly, and how estimates can be made more accurately.

Rephosphorylation is an example of an _____ reaction.

Distinguish between direct and indirect calorimetry. Compare and contrast several different measures of indirect calorimetry, considering accuracy and ease of use.

Reactions in which energy is released are referred to as endergonic reactions.

Which of the following is a type of chemical reaction that results in energy being released?

ATP can be depleted in skeletal muscle by voluntary, high-intensity exercise.

Self-imposed starvation (severe dieting) can result in a reduced resting metabolic rate and can actually impede weight loss.

What are the commonly used units of measure for energy in the fields of nutrition and exercise physiology, and how do they relate to the SI unit of measure for energy?

Which of the following equations most accurately predicts resting metabolic rate in healthy Caucasian adults?

Resting metabolic rate is reduced due to starvation, but it increases almost immediately when the starvation state is stopped.

Define and explain bioenergetics, ATP, calorie, kilocalorie, and other energy-related terms.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding intake when athletes are keeping a food diary?

Most of the published estimates of the energy (kcal) expended from a specific physical activity are not for the movement alone, but include resting metabolic rate.

One MET is equal to:

Explain resting metabolic rate, the factors that influence it, and how it is measured or predicted in athletes and nonathletes.

A large portion of the potential energy that is contained in food is converted to heat.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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