Question 1

What is the best way for athletes to ensure that they have adequate sodium levels in their bodies?

Accepted Answer

A) Use salt tablets after large sweat losses from exercise. 
B) During a competition, use sports drinks that are high in glucose content. 
C) Do not restrict salty foods in the days before a competition. 
D) Restrict water intake during a competition to avoid hyponatremia. 
E) Include an electrolyte-enhanced beverage at all meals. 
A) Use salt tablets after large sweat losses from exercise. 
B) During a competition, use sports drinks that are high in glucose content. 
C) Do not restrict salty foods in the days before a competition. 
D) Restrict water intake during a competition to avoid hyponatremia. 
E) Include an electrolyte-enhanced beverage at all meals. C

Question 2

The ability of the vital organs and metabolism to sustain moderate to high-intensity muscle exercise for prolonged periods is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle endurance 
B) muscle fatigue 
C) cardiorespiratory fatigue 
D) cardiorespiratory endurance 
E) muscle strength 
A) muscle endurance 
B) muscle fatigue 
C) cardiorespiratory fatigue 
D) cardiorespiratory endurance 
E) muscle strength D

Question 3

Which of the following beverages should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement because of its adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Sports drinks 
B) Flavored water 
C) Alcohol 
D) Coconut water 
E) Milk 
A) Sports drinks 
B) Flavored water 
C) Alcohol 
D) Coconut water 
E) Milk C

Question 4

Hypothermia is a threat to physically active people in hot, humid weather .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How much carbohydrate should a 175-pound athlete, who is in training for 4 to 5 hours per day, consume each day in order to increase glycogen storage in his body.

Accepted Answer

A) 385-550 grams 
B) 40-56 grams 
C) 88-123 grams 
D) 477-595 grams 
E) 636-954 grams 
A) 385-550 grams 
B) 40-56 grams 
C) 88-123 grams 
D) 477-595 grams 
E) 636-954 grams

Question 6

Use the sports drink label to answer the following  question.   What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?

Accepted Answer

A) It can help replenish the amount of sodium lost in sweat during exercise. 
B) It should be consumed with caution because of its high level of sodium. 
C) It should not be consumed before exercise. 
D) It will not provide any additional benefit to an athlete. 
E) It has an unconsumable form of sodium. 
A) It can help replenish the amount of sodium lost in sweat during exercise. 
B) It should be consumed with caution because of its high level of sodium. 
C) It should not be consumed before exercise. 
D) It will not provide any additional benefit to an athlete. 
E) It has an unconsumable form of sodium.

Question 7

Describe the composition and characteristics of an ideal pregame meal at 1, 2, and 3 hours before competition.

Accepted Answer

Athletes who train or compete at moderat

Question 8

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

Accepted Answer

A) increased LDL cholesterol 
B) increased blood pressure 
C) increased resting pulse 
D) increased recovery time after exertion 
E) increased cardiac output and oxygen delivery 
A) increased LDL cholesterol 
B) increased blood pressure 
C) increased resting pulse 
D) increased recovery time after exertion 
E) increased cardiac output and oxygen delivery

Question 9

Active people need nutrient-dense foods such as _____ to supply vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

Accepted Answer

A) breakfast bars 
B) sweet potatoes 
C) iceberg lettuce 
D) potato chips 
E) energy drinks 
A) breakfast bars 
B) sweet potatoes 
C) iceberg lettuce 
D) potato chips 
E) energy drinks

Question 10

Use the sports drink label to answer the following  question.     If an athlete has lost 2 lbs of weight during vigorous exercise, how much of this sports drink should he consume for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

A) At least 1 cup 
B) At least 1  1  \  3  cups 
C) At least 2 cups 
D) At least 2  2  \  3  cups 
E) At least 5 cups 
A) At least 1 cup 
B) At least 1  1  \  3  cups 
C) At least 2 cups 
D) At least 2  2  \  3  cups 
E) At least 5 cups

Question 11

What is the role of carnitine in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein synthesis 
B) Transport of proteins across the cell membrane 
C) Transport of fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane 
D) Fatty acid synthesis 
E) Glycogen synthesis 
A) Protein synthesis 
B) Transport of proteins across the cell membrane 
C) Transport of fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane 
D) Fatty acid synthesis 
E) Glycogen synthesis

Question 12

A person who continues moderate-intensity activities for more than _____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 15 
E) 20 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 10 
D) 15 
E) 20

Question 13

An athlete in the early weeks of an aerobic training program develops a decreased hemoglobin concentration but does not report disproportionate fatigue. Which of the following statements is true of the athlete's decreased hemoglobin levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased hemoglobin concentrations are never a cause for concern. 
B) The athlete has an iron deficiency. 
C) The athlete has a low blood volume. 
D) Vitamin and mineral supplements are necessary to reverse this condition. 
A) Decreased hemoglobin concentrations are never a cause for concern. 
B) The athlete has an iron deficiency. 
C) The athlete has a low blood volume. 
D) Vitamin and mineral supplements are necessary to reverse this condition.

Question 14

Athletes who lose a great deal of sodium in their sweat may be prone to :

Accepted Answer

A) heat stroke 
B) hypothermia 
C) hyperthermia 
D) heat cramps 
E) headache 
A) heat stroke 
B) hypothermia 
C) hyperthermia 
D) heat cramps 
E) headache

Question 15

Use the sports drink label to answer the following  question.   How will this sports drink help an individual who takes a 45-minute walk?

Accepted Answer

A) The glucose in the beverage will replace the glucose that has been depleted. 
B) The cholesterol in the beverage will replace the cholesterol that has been depleted. 
C) Water in the beverage will replace the fluid that has been lost as sweat during the walk. 
D) Iron will enhance the production of insulin. 
E) Vitamin C will aid recovery from postexercise fatigue. 
A) The glucose in the beverage will replace the glucose that has been depleted. 
B) The cholesterol in the beverage will replace the cholesterol that has been depleted. 
C) Water in the beverage will replace the fluid that has been lost as sweat during the walk. 
D) Iron will enhance the production of insulin. 
E) Vitamin C will aid recovery from postexercise fatigue.

Question 16

Use the sports drink label to answer the following  question.     What would be the performance effects of carbohydrate in this sports beverage?

Accepted Answer

A) There is not enough carbohydrate to enhance performance. 
B) It may delay fluid passage from the stomach to the intestine. 
C) It may cause abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. 
D) The percentage of carbohydrate is high enough to enhance performance. 
E) There would be a negative effect because the source of carbohydrate is not glucose. 
A) There is not enough carbohydrate to enhance performance. 
B) It may delay fluid passage from the stomach to the intestine. 
C) It may cause abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea. 
D) The percentage of carbohydrate is high enough to enhance performance. 
E) There would be a negative effect because the source of carbohydrate is not glucose.

Question 17

The daily recommended protein intake for endurance athletes ranges from _____ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 to 1.2 
B) 1.2 to 2.0 
C) 2.1 to 2.2 
D) 2.2 to 2.6 
E) 1.0 to 1.1 
A) 0.8 to 1.2 
B) 1.2 to 2.0 
C) 2.1 to 2.2 
D) 2.2 to 2.6 
E) 1.0 to 1.1

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of creatine?

Accepted Answer

A) It enhances the long-term performance of endurance athletes. 
B) It causes muscles to hold water. 
C) It is usually lacking in the diet. 
D) It decreases an athlete's ability to perform high-intensity exercise. 
E) It causes weight loss in endurance athletes. 
A) It enhances the long-term performance of endurance athletes. 
B) It causes muscles to hold water. 
C) It is usually lacking in the diet. 
D) It decreases an athlete's ability to perform high-intensity exercise. 
E) It causes weight loss in endurance athletes.

Question 19

What percentage of water loss is likely to cause an athlete to collapse?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 percent 
B) 2 percent 
C) 4 percent 
D) 5 percent 
E) 7 percent 
A) 1 percent 
B) 2 percent 
C) 4 percent 
D) 5 percent 
E) 7 percent

Question 20

Identify the nutrient that has the ability to reduce tissue inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Omega-3 fatty acid 
C) Leucine 
D) Vitamin D 
E) Cholesterol 
A) Glucose 
B) Omega-3 fatty acid 
C) Leucine 
D) Vitamin D 
E) Cholesterol

What is the best way for athletes to ensure that they have adequate sodium levels in their bodies?

The ability of the vital organs and metabolism to sustain moderate to high-intensity muscle exercise for prolonged periods is called _____.

Which of the following beverages should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement because of its adverse effects?

Hypothermia is a threat to physically active people in hot, humid weather .

How much carbohydrate should a 175-pound athlete, who is in training for 4 to 5 hours per day, consume each day in order to increase glycogen storage in his body.

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?

Describe the composition and characteristics of an ideal pregame meal at 1, 2, and 3 hours before competition.

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

Active people need nutrient-dense foods such as _____ to supply vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. If an athlete has lost 2 lbs of weight during vigorous exercise, how much of this sports drink should he consume for rehydration?

What is the role of carnitine in the body?

A person who continues moderate-intensity activities for more than _____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

An athlete in the early weeks of an aerobic training program develops a decreased hemoglobin concentration but does not report disproportionate fatigue. Which of the following statements is true of the athlete's decreased hemoglobin levels?

Athletes who lose a great deal of sodium in their sweat may be prone to :

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. How will this sports drink help an individual who takes a 45-minute walk?

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. What would be the performance effects of carbohydrate in this sports beverage?

The daily recommended protein intake for endurance athletes ranges from _____ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.

Which of the following statements is true of creatine?

What percentage of water loss is likely to cause an athlete to collapse?

Identify the nutrient that has the ability to reduce tissue inflammation.

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Exam 10: Performance Nutrition

What is the best way for athletes to ensure that they have adequate sodium levels in their bodies?

The ability of the vital organs and metabolism to sustain moderate to high-intensity muscle exercise for prolonged periods is called _____.

Which of the following beverages should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement because of its adverse effects?

Hypothermia is a threat to physically active people in hot, humid weather .

How much carbohydrate should a 175-pound athlete, who is in training for 4 to 5 hours per day, consume each day in order to increase glycogen storage in his body.

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?

Describe the composition and characteristics of an ideal pregame meal at 1, 2, and 3 hours before competition.

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

Active people need nutrient-dense foods such as _____ to supply vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. If an athlete has lost 2 lbs of weight during vigorous exercise, how much of this sports drink should he consume for rehydration?

What is the role of carnitine in the body?

A person who continues moderate-intensity activities for more than _____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

An athlete in the early weeks of an aerobic training program develops a decreased hemoglobin concentration but does not report disproportionate fatigue. Which of the following statements is true of the athlete's decreased hemoglobin levels?

Athletes who lose a great deal of sodium in their sweat may be prone to :

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. How will this sports drink help an individual who takes a 45-minute walk?

Use the sports drink label to answer the following question. What would be the performance effects of carbohydrate in this sports beverage?

The daily recommended protein intake for endurance athletes ranges from _____ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.

Which of the following statements is true of creatine?

What percentage of water loss is likely to cause an athlete to collapse?

Identify the nutrient that has the ability to reduce tissue inflammation.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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