Question 1

Which of the following is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue?

Accepted Answer

A)  endurance 
B)  flexibility 
C)  athleticism 
D)  physical fitness 
A)  endurance 
B)  flexibility 
C)  athleticism 
D)  physical fitness

Question 2

To improve their physical fitness, inactive adults should begin a daily exercise program involving 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, 30 minutes of strength training, and 30 minutes of stretching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Athletes and physically active people have increased needs for

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  B-vitamins. 
C)  fat. 
D)  sugar. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  B-vitamins. 
C)  fat. 
D)  sugar.

Question 4

Which of the following has been shown to enhance athletic performance and is a legal substance in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  creatine 
B)  gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GH
B)  
C)  anabolic steroids 
D)  ephedrine 
A)  creatine 
B)  gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GH
B)  
C)  anabolic steroids 
D)  ephedrine

Question 5

Which of the following would be the best fluid replacement for events lasting less than one hour?

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  sports drink 
C)  orange juice 
D)  ginger ale 
A)  water 
B)  sports drink 
C)  orange juice 
D)  ginger ale

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using body fat as a fuel during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body's fat stores are abundant even in the leanest athlete. 
B)  Fat provides 9 kcal/gram, while carbohydrate provides 4 kcal/gram. 
C)  Fat is broken down very quickly by the body. 
D)  Fat is the primary fuel source during low- and moderate-intensity types of exercise. 
A)  The body's fat stores are abundant even in the leanest athlete. 
B)  Fat provides 9 kcal/gram, while carbohydrate provides 4 kcal/gram. 
C)  Fat is broken down very quickly by the body. 
D)  Fat is the primary fuel source during low- and moderate-intensity types of exercise.

Question 7

Which of the following ergogenic aids is a precursor to testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  creatine 
B)  ephedra 
C)  androstenedione 
D)  carnitine 
A)  creatine 
B)  ephedra 
C)  androstenedione 
D)  carnitine

Question 8

Lactic acid buildup is the main cause of muscle fatigue and soreness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most inactive people and many athletes consume enough protein in their diet to support their added physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rachel is a gymnast who trains every day. She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kcal/day. Up to how many kilocalories should she be consuming from carbohydrate sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,100 kcal 
B)  1,625 kcal 
C)  1,800 kcal 
D)  1,950 kcal 
A)  1,100 kcal 
B)  1,625 kcal 
C)  1,800 kcal 
D)  1,950 kcal

Question 11

Substances used to enhance athletic performance are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  athlete triad aids. 
B)  dysmorphic aids. 
C)  ergogenic aids. 
D)  ATP aids. 
A)  athlete triad aids. 
B)  dysmorphic aids. 
C)  ergogenic aids. 
D)  ATP aids.

Question 12

Which type of exercise involves the repetitive movement of large muscle groups, increasing the body's use of oxygen and promoting cardiovascular health?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Creatine has been shown to increase the risk of cancer in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Placing extra physical demands on the body to improve fitness is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  specificity principle. 
B)  carbohydrate load principle. 
C)  exercise pain principle. 
D)  overload principle. 
A)  specificity principle. 
B)  carbohydrate load principle. 
C)  exercise pain principle. 
D)  overload principle.

Question 15

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends engaging in a minimum of how many minutes of moderate physical activity per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60 
A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60

Question 16

Harold is 36 and starting an exercise program after years of inactivity. He is worried about the risk of injury and wants to make sure that he starts off exercising at the lower end of his recommended training range. What is the target heart rate that he should shoot for as he begins his exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)  82 bpm 
B)  92 bpm 
C)  102 bpm 
D)  122 bpm 
A)  82 bpm 
B)  92 bpm 
C)  102 bpm 
D)  122 bpm

Question 17

To achieve moderate-intensity physical activity, exercise intensity should be no more than what percentage of maximal heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  70% 
D)  90%

Question 18

Athletes have larger glycogen stores than inactive people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

More than half of adults in the United States are either physically inactive or not meeting national health recommendations for physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has been shown to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase muscle flexibility and strength. 
B)  stimulate the central nervous system. 
C)  regenerate ATP for energy. 
D)  increase the transport of amino acids to exercising muscle. 
A)  increase muscle flexibility and strength. 
B)  stimulate the central nervous system. 
C)  regenerate ATP for energy. 
D)  increase the transport of amino acids to exercising muscle.

Which of the following is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue?

To improve their physical fitness, inactive adults should begin a daily exercise program involving 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, 30 minutes of strength training, and 30 minutes of stretching.

Athletes and physically active people have increased needs for

Which of the following has been shown to enhance athletic performance and is a legal substance in the United States?

Which of the following would be the best fluid replacement for events lasting less than one hour?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using body fat as a fuel during exercise?

Which of the following ergogenic aids is a precursor to testosterone?

Lactic acid buildup is the main cause of muscle fatigue and soreness.

Most inactive people and many athletes consume enough protein in their diet to support their added physical activity.

Rachel is a gymnast who trains every day. She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kcal/day. Up to how many kilocalories should she be consuming from carbohydrate sources?

Substances used to enhance athletic performance are known as

Which type of exercise involves the repetitive movement of large muscle groups, increasing the body's use of oxygen and promoting cardiovascular health?

Creatine has been shown to increase the risk of cancer in humans.

Placing extra physical demands on the body to improve fitness is known as the

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends engaging in a minimum of how many minutes of moderate physical activity per day?

To achieve moderate-intensity physical activity, exercise intensity should be no more than what percentage of maximal heart rate?

Athletes have larger glycogen stores than inactive people.

More than half of adults in the United States are either physically inactive or not meeting national health recommendations for physical activity.

Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has been shown to

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

Which of the following is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue?

To improve their physical fitness, inactive adults should begin a daily exercise program involving 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, 30 minutes of strength training, and 30 minutes of stretching.

Athletes and physically active people have increased needs for

Which of the following has been shown to enhance athletic performance and is a legal substance in the United States?

Which of the following would be the best fluid replacement for events lasting less than one hour?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using body fat as a fuel during exercise?

Which of the following ergogenic aids is a precursor to testosterone?

Lactic acid buildup is the main cause of muscle fatigue and soreness.

Most inactive people and many athletes consume enough protein in their diet to support their added physical activity.

Rachel is a gymnast who trains every day. She supports her daily activity by consuming 2,500 kcal/day. Up to how many kilocalories should she be consuming from carbohydrate sources?

Substances used to enhance athletic performance are known as

Which type of exercise involves the repetitive movement of large muscle groups, increasing the body's use of oxygen and promoting cardiovascular health?

Creatine has been shown to increase the risk of cancer in humans.

Placing extra physical demands on the body to improve fitness is known as the

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends engaging in a minimum of how many minutes of moderate physical activity per day?

To achieve moderate-intensity physical activity, exercise intensity should be no more than what percentage of maximal heart rate?

Athletes have larger glycogen stores than inactive people.

More than half of adults in the United States are either physically inactive or not meeting national health recommendations for physical activity.

Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has been shown to

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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