Exam 9: Physical Activity and Health

The weight gain associated with creatine supplements is mostly attributed to _____

What would probably happen to an athlete if he became dehydrated and lost 5% of his body weight by sweating?

Increased physical activity decreases a person's risk of developing which of the following forms of cancer?

A trained athlete has a _____ VO2 max as compared to an untrained individual

Aerobic pathways generate _____ amounts of ATP over a(n) _____ period of time

Evidence supports the notion that creatine supplementation may enhance high-intensity, short-duration athletic performance such as sprinting or power lifting

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

_______________ consists of steady, low- to moderate-intensity exercise that improves pulmonary and cardiovascular function

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

Mackenzie wants to improve her cardiovascular fitness Which of the following exercises should she do regularly in order to meet her goal?

When would it be beneficial for an athlete to consume a sports drink containing carbohydrates and electrolytes?

During low-intensity, long-duration exercise, ATP is generated from the metabolic breakdown of _____

Tom will need to engage in _______________ in order to increase his muscle growth and the forcefulness of his muscle contractions

To improve cardiovascular fitness, _____ workout sessions per week are optimal

When energy needs are not met, an athlete can lose _____

Dietitians and coaches working with strict vegetarian athletes should help these athletes assess their dietary intake of which particular minerals?

Creatine is synthesized in the _____

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

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

Glycolysis depends solely on which fuel source?