Question 1

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has been marketed as a muscle and strength builder because of its relationship to which amino acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  leucine 
B)  glutamine 
C)  arginine 
D)  beta-alanine 
A)  leucine 
B)  glutamine 
C)  arginine 
D)  beta-alanine A

Question 2

Alberto wants to improve his cardiovascular health. Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic exercise 
B)  anaerobic exercise 
C)  resistance training 
D)  endurance training 
A)  aerobic exercise 
B)  anaerobic exercise 
C)  resistance training 
D)  endurance training A

Question 3

Sports anemia should be treated immediately with iron supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

It is recommended that you drink how many cup(s) of fluid for each pound of body weight lost following an exercise session?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 5

Sports anemia is a major cause of poor athletic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the side effects of taking gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)?

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration, muscle cramps, and gastrointestinal disturbances 
B)  seizures, depressed breathing, sedation, and coma 
C)  unhealthy changes in blood lipids and increased risk of heart disease 
D)  infertility, masculinization in women, and femininization in men 
A)  dehydration, muscle cramps, and gastrointestinal disturbances 
B)  seizures, depressed breathing, sedation, and coma 
C)  unhealthy changes in blood lipids and increased risk of heart disease 
D)  infertility, masculinization in women, and femininization in men

Question 7

Maximal heart rate equals 220 minus an individual's

Accepted Answer

A)  resting heart rate. 
B)  waist circumference. 
C)  BMI. 
D)  age. 
A)  resting heart rate. 
B)  waist circumference. 
C)  BMI. 
D)  age.

Question 8

Which of the following is a disadvantage of carbohydrate loading?

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood glucose levels 
B)  muscle cramps 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  glycogen loading 
A)  high blood glucose levels 
B)  muscle cramps 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  glycogen loading

Question 9

Low-intensity cool-down activities have no effect on muscle soreness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the components of physical fitness assessed by the President's Challenge Adult Fitness Test and how each is estimated.

Accepted Answer

The components of physical fitness asses

Question 11

The primary role of amino acids during exercise is to

Accepted Answer

A)  supply the majority of the body's energy. 
B)  make glucose. 
C)  break down muscle cells after exercise. 
D)  generate lactic acid. 
A)  supply the majority of the body's energy. 
B)  make glucose. 
C)  break down muscle cells after exercise. 
D)  generate lactic acid.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of stretching and other warm-up activities before an exercise session?

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease of blood flow 
B)  increase in body temperature 
C)  enhanced flexibility 
D)  psychological preparedness 
A)  decrease of blood flow 
B)  increase in body temperature 
C)  enhanced flexibility 
D)  psychological preparedness

Question 13

In the United States, if an ergogenic aid has been granted a patent it has been proven to be both effective and safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The best way to promote muscle strength is to eat a high-protein diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is produced during anaerobic metabolism and supplies fuel for working muscles, the heart, and resting tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP 
B)  creatine phosphate 
C)  lactic acid 
D)  pyruvic acid 
A)  ATP 
B)  creatine phosphate 
C)  lactic acid 
D)  pyruvic acid

Question 16

What is an appropriate level of intensity to increase muscular fitness without risking injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weights should be no more than 10% of the maximal weight you can lift. 
B)  Weights should be at least 30% of the weight you can lift. 
C)  Weights should be no more than 85% of the weight you can lift. 
D)  Weights should be 100% of the weight you can lift. 
A)  Weights should be no more than 10% of the maximal weight you can lift. 
B)  Weights should be at least 30% of the weight you can lift. 
C)  Weights should be no more than 85% of the weight you can lift. 
D)  Weights should be 100% of the weight you can lift.

Question 17

How are physical activity and exercise related?

Accepted Answer

A)  All physical activity is considered exercise. 
B)  Only physical activity that increases energy expenditure is considered exercise. 
C)  Exercise is one type of leisure-time physical activity. 
D)  Physical activity done with vigor and alertness is defined as exercise. 
A)  All physical activity is considered exercise. 
B)  Only physical activity that increases energy expenditure is considered exercise. 
C)  Exercise is one type of leisure-time physical activity. 
D)  Physical activity done with vigor and alertness is defined as exercise.

Question 18

Concentrated beetroot juice has been studied as an ergogenic aid because it provides high levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrate. 
B)  chromium. 
C)  carnitine. 
D)  beta-alanine. 
A)  nitrate. 
B)  chromium. 
C)  carnitine. 
D)  beta-alanine.

Question 19

Vincent is considering buying a creatine supplement after he saw a variety of these ergogenic aids advertised in a fitness magazine. Which of the following is a common deceptive marketing tactic that he should watch out for?

Accepted Answer

A)  an offer for a free mail-order anabolic assessment 
B)  a recommendation to assess body composition through underwater weighing 
C)  evidence about creatine's effect on resistance exercise and sprinting 
D)  a warning about creatine's short-term side effects 
A)  an offer for a free mail-order anabolic assessment 
B)  a recommendation to assess body composition through underwater weighing 
C)  evidence about creatine's effect on resistance exercise and sprinting 
D)  a warning about creatine's short-term side effects

Question 20

How much more energy does aerobic metabolism provide the body compared to glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  two times as much 
B)  ten times as much 
C)  eighteen times as much 
D)  thirty-six times as much 
A)  two times as much 
B)  ten times as much 
C)  eighteen times as much 
D)  thirty-six times as much

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has been marketed as a muscle and strength builder because of its relationship to which amino acid?

Alberto wants to improve his cardiovascular health. Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal?

Sports anemia should be treated immediately with iron supplements.

It is recommended that you drink how many cup(s) of fluid for each pound of body weight lost following an exercise session?

Sports anemia is a major cause of poor athletic performance.

What are the side effects of taking gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)?

Maximal heart rate equals 220 minus an individual's

Which of the following is a disadvantage of carbohydrate loading?

Low-intensity cool-down activities have no effect on muscle soreness.

Identify the components of physical fitness assessed by the President's Challenge Adult Fitness Test and how each is estimated.

The primary role of amino acids during exercise is to

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of stretching and other warm-up activities before an exercise session?

In the United States, if an ergogenic aid has been granted a patent it has been proven to be both effective and safe.

The best way to promote muscle strength is to eat a high-protein diet.

Which of the following is produced during anaerobic metabolism and supplies fuel for working muscles, the heart, and resting tissue?

What is an appropriate level of intensity to increase muscular fitness without risking injury?

How are physical activity and exercise related?

Concentrated beetroot juice has been studied as an ergogenic aid because it provides high levels of

Vincent is considering buying a creatine supplement after he saw a variety of these ergogenic aids advertised in a fitness magazine. Which of the following is a common deceptive marketing tactic that he should watch out for?

How much more energy does aerobic metabolism provide the body compared to glycolysis?

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Exam 10: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) has been marketed as a muscle and strength builder because of its relationship to which amino acid?

Alberto wants to improve his cardiovascular health. Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal?

Sports anemia should be treated immediately with iron supplements.

It is recommended that you drink how many cup(s) of fluid for each pound of body weight lost following an exercise session?

Sports anemia is a major cause of poor athletic performance.

What are the side effects of taking gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)?

Maximal heart rate equals 220 minus an individual's

Which of the following is a disadvantage of carbohydrate loading?

Low-intensity cool-down activities have no effect on muscle soreness.

Identify the components of physical fitness assessed by the President's Challenge Adult Fitness Test and how each is estimated.

The primary role of amino acids during exercise is to

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of stretching and other warm-up activities before an exercise session?

In the United States, if an ergogenic aid has been granted a patent it has been proven to be both effective and safe.

The best way to promote muscle strength is to eat a high-protein diet.

Which of the following is produced during anaerobic metabolism and supplies fuel for working muscles, the heart, and resting tissue?

What is an appropriate level of intensity to increase muscular fitness without risking injury?

How are physical activity and exercise related?

Concentrated beetroot juice has been studied as an ergogenic aid because it provides high levels of

Vincent is considering buying a creatine supplement after he saw a variety of these ergogenic aids advertised in a fitness magazine. Which of the following is a common deceptive marketing tactic that he should watch out for?

How much more energy does aerobic metabolism provide the body compared to glycolysis?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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