Question 1

Resistance training improves posture by strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sports anemia:

Accepted Answer

A) is a chronic disorder caused by genetic mutations in red blood cells 
B) often requires the replacement of lost iron with iron supplements 
C) occurs more often in casual exercisers than competitive athletes 
D) results from the decreased blood fluid volume during training 
E) is an adaptative, temporary response to endurance training 
A) is a chronic disorder caused by genetic mutations in red blood cells 
B) often requires the replacement of lost iron with iron supplements 
C) occurs more often in casual exercisers than competitive athletes 
D) results from the decreased blood fluid volume during training 
E) is an adaptative, temporary response to endurance training

Question 3

Which of the following hormones is illegal in sports and has been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency?

Accepted Answer

A) Angiotensin 
B) Insulin 
C) Androstenedione 
D) Glucagon 
E) Vasopressin 
A) Angiotensin 
B) Insulin 
C) Androstenedione 
D) Glucagon 
E) Vasopressin

Question 4

Sports drinks offer advantages over plain water for athletes who:

Accepted Answer

A) need to replenish their electrolytes 
B) lose muscle agility with age 
C) exercise outdoors in cold weather 
D) prefer flavored drinks 
E) need to replenish their protein levels 
A) need to replenish their electrolytes 
B) lose muscle agility with age 
C) exercise outdoors in cold weather 
D) prefer flavored drinks 
E) need to replenish their protein levels

Question 5

On a scale of 1 to 10, what is the perceived exertion of a moderately intense physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Less than 5 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 8 
E) More than 8 
A) Less than 5 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 8 
E) More than 8

Question 6

Which of the following nutrients is important for the formation of the protein collagen?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin E 
B) Vitamin B12 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin C 
E) Vitamin D 
A) Vitamin E 
B) Vitamin B12 
C) Vitamin K 
D) Vitamin C 
E) Vitamin D

Question 7

Your friend is participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for over four hours. What advice would you give your friend?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't worry about electrolyte losses. 
B) Consume sports drinks and pretzels. 
C) Take electrolyte or salt tablets. 
D) Drink plenty of plain water. 
E) Drink a fluid that contains sucrose, not fructose. 
A) Don't worry about electrolyte losses. 
B) Consume sports drinks and pretzels. 
C) Take electrolyte or salt tablets. 
D) Drink plenty of plain water. 
E) Drink a fluid that contains sucrose, not fructose.

Question 8

Regular weight training is not associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) increased muscle strength 
B) the management of cardiovascular disease 
C) reduced osteoporosis risk 
D) reduced lean body mass 
E) psychological well-being 
A) increased muscle strength 
B) the management of cardiovascular disease 
C) reduced osteoporosis risk 
D) reduced lean body mass 
E) psychological well-being

Question 9

Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO  2 max  , which will:

Accepted Answer

A) remain the same when exercising at varying altitudes 
B) increase the resting heart rate to pump blood more rapidly 
C) decrease the amount of oxygen needed for exercising 
D) indicate the level of improvement in muscle strength 
E) increase as fitness improves and blood is pumped more efficiently 
A) remain the same when exercising at varying altitudes 
B) increase the resting heart rate to pump blood more rapidly 
C) decrease the amount of oxygen needed for exercising 
D) indicate the level of improvement in muscle strength 
E) increase as fitness improves and blood is pumped more efficiently

Question 10

Vitamin or mineral supplements taken just before competition enhance athletic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cardiorespiratory endurance is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased stroke volume of the heart 
B) reduced blood HDL cholesterol 
C) increased strength of the heart muscles 
D) a faster resting pulse 
E) increased blood glucose levels 
A) decreased stroke volume of the heart 
B) reduced blood HDL cholesterol 
C) increased strength of the heart muscles 
D) a faster resting pulse 
E) increased blood glucose levels

Question 12

For athletic performance, the diet should consist of all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate-rich foods 
B) grilled foods 
C) high-fat foods 
D) protein-rich sources 
E) fried food products 
A) carbohydrate-rich foods 
B) grilled foods 
C) high-fat foods 
D) protein-rich sources 
E) fried food products

Question 13

People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What advice would you give to a woman who is going to start a weight training program?

Accepted Answer

A) She should choose a physical activity that is beyond her fitness level. 
B) She should gradually increase the amount and intensity of physical activity. 
C) She should only focus on developing strong muscles. 
D) She should exercise during the hottest times of the day for the maximum benefit. 
E) She should take fat supplements to enhance her weight training. 
A) She should choose a physical activity that is beyond her fitness level. 
B) She should gradually increase the amount and intensity of physical activity. 
C) She should only focus on developing strong muscles. 
D) She should exercise during the hottest times of the day for the maximum benefit. 
E) She should take fat supplements to enhance her weight training.

Question 15

Carbonated beverages are not a good choice for meeting an athlete's fluid needs because they:

Accepted Answer

A) cause electrolyte imbalances as they contain excess salt 
B) speed up the use of glycogen 
C) have a potentially hazardous diuretic effect 
D) make a person feel full quickly and may limit fluid intake 
E) alter perceptions and slow reaction time 
A) cause electrolyte imbalances as they contain excess salt 
B) speed up the use of glycogen 
C) have a potentially hazardous diuretic effect 
D) make a person feel full quickly and may limit fluid intake 
E) alter perceptions and slow reaction time

Question 16

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

Accepted Answer

A) muscle-strengthening activities of moderate to high intensity for 2 or more days a week 
B) sessions of at least 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per day 
C) stretching activities to increase muscle strength 
D) endurance sessions of at least 50 minutes each for health benefits 
E) a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity every day 
A) muscle-strengthening activities of moderate to high intensity for 2 or more days a week 
B) sessions of at least 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per day 
C) stretching activities to increase muscle strength 
D) endurance sessions of at least 50 minutes each for health benefits 
E) a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity every day

Question 17

The main role of _____ in supporting physical activity is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting tissues from oxidation.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) beta-carotene 
C) vitamin C 
D) folate 
E) magnesium 
A) vitamin E 
B) beta-carotene 
C) vitamin C 
D) folate 
E) magnesium

Question 18

The entire process of glucose breakdown in the body occurs in the presence of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Strategies that help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose levels include:

Accepted Answer

A) skipping a meal immediately before a training session 
B) avoiding glucose consumption during endurance activities 
C) eating foods rich in trans fats before competition 
D) eating carbohydrate-rich meals regularly 
E) consuming high-fiber, high-fat foods during competition 
A) skipping a meal immediately before a training session 
B) avoiding glucose consumption during endurance activities 
C) eating foods rich in trans fats before competition 
D) eating carbohydrate-rich meals regularly 
E) consuming high-fiber, high-fat foods during competition

Question 20

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) brisk walking 
B) strength exercises 
C) swimming 
D) bicycling 
E) climbing stairs 
A) brisk walking 
B) strength exercises 
C) swimming 
D) bicycling 
E) climbing stairs

Resistance training improves posture by strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen.

Sports anemia:

Which of the following hormones is illegal in sports and has been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency?

Sports drinks offer advantages over plain water for athletes who:

On a scale of 1 to 10, what is the perceived exertion of a moderately intense physical activity?

Which of the following nutrients is important for the formation of the protein collagen?

Your friend is participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for over four hours. What advice would you give your friend?

Regular weight training is not associated with:

Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO _{2 max} , which will:

Vitamin or mineral supplements taken just before competition enhance athletic performance.

Cardiorespiratory endurance is characterized by:

For athletic performance, the diet should consist of all of the following except :

People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.

What advice would you give to a woman who is going to start a weight training program?

Carbonated beverages are not a good choice for meeting an athlete's fluid needs because they:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

The main role of _____ in supporting physical activity is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting tissues from oxidation.

The entire process of glucose breakdown in the body occurs in the presence of oxygen.

Strategies that help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose levels include:

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except :

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Resistance training improves posture by strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen.

Sports anemia:

Which of the following hormones is illegal in sports and has been banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency?

Sports drinks offer advantages over plain water for athletes who:

On a scale of 1 to 10, what is the perceived exertion of a moderately intense physical activity?

Which of the following nutrients is important for the formation of the protein collagen?

Your friend is participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for over four hours. What advice would you give your friend?

Regular weight training is not associated with:

Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO 2 max , which will:

Vitamin or mineral supplements taken just before competition enhance athletic performance.

Cardiorespiratory endurance is characterized by:

For athletic performance, the diet should consist of all of the following except :

People who regularly engage in physical activity live longer on average than those who are physically inactive.

What advice would you give to a woman who is going to start a weight training program?

Carbonated beverages are not a good choice for meeting an athlete's fluid needs because they:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

The main role of _____ in supporting physical activity is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting tissues from oxidation.

The entire process of glucose breakdown in the body occurs in the presence of oxygen.

Strategies that help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose levels include:

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except :

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

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Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO _{2 max} , which will: