Question 1

Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 pounds who is training for an upcoming competition.He participates in sprints and hurdling races.​

Accepted Answer

A) 55-76 g/day 
B) 83-117 g/day 
C) ​98-104 g/day 
D) ​117-138 g/day 
E) ​100-150 g/day 
A) 55-76 g/day 
B) 83-117 g/day 
C) ​98-104 g/day 
D) ​117-138 g/day 
E) ​100-150 g/day B

Question 2

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 B

Question 3

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 A

Question 4

The amount of protein needed to fuel physical activity varies depending on:​

Accepted Answer

A) the type of exercise,with intense anaerobic strength training requiring more protein. 
B) carbohydrate intake,with high carbohydrate intakes requiring more protein. 
C) ​the extent of training,with higher degrees of training requiring less protein at a given intensity. 
D) ​supplement use,with BCAA supplementation increasing protein needs. 
E) ​duration of the activity,with shorter bursts of exercise requiring more protein fuel. 
A) the type of exercise,with intense anaerobic strength training requiring more protein. 
B) carbohydrate intake,with high carbohydrate intakes requiring more protein. 
C) ​the extent of training,with higher degrees of training requiring less protein at a given intensity. 
D) ​supplement use,with BCAA supplementation increasing protein needs. 
E) ​duration of the activity,with shorter bursts of exercise requiring more protein fuel.

Question 5

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

Accepted Answer

A) over 75 percent of individuals in the U.S.are physically active and need guidelines. 
B) physically active people live longer than those who are inactive. 
C) ​very few people are aware of health benefits of physical activity. 
D) ​only participating in a sport will provide health benefits. 
E) ​physically active people are more likely to be injured in an accident. 
A) over 75 percent of individuals in the U.S.are physically active and need guidelines. 
B) physically active people live longer than those who are inactive. 
C) ​very few people are aware of health benefits of physical activity. 
D) ​only participating in a sport will provide health benefits. 
E) ​physically active people are more likely to be injured in an accident.

Question 7

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:​

Accepted Answer

A) perform muscle-strengthening activities of moderate to high intensity 2 or more days a week. 
B) include at least 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week. 
C) ​use stretching activities to increase muscle strength. 
D) ​schedule sessions of at least 20 minutes each for health benefits. 
E) ​engage in sedentary leisure activities every day. 
A) perform muscle-strengthening activities of moderate to high intensity 2 or more days a week. 
B) include at least 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week. 
C) ​use stretching activities to increase muscle strength. 
D) ​schedule sessions of at least 20 minutes each for health benefits. 
E) ​engage in sedentary leisure activities every day.

Question 8

What are anabolic steroids? Describe the side effects of taking steroids.

Accepted Answer

Among the most dangerous ergogenic pract

Question 9

How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?​

Accepted Answer

A) Eat glucose periodically during the event. 
B) Avoid sports drinks during exercise. 
C) ​Fat load one to three days before the event. 
D) ​Restrict fat to less than 20 percent of calories. 
E) ​Stay in the moderate intensity range to prevent anaerobic metabolism. 
A) Eat glucose periodically during the event. 
B) Avoid sports drinks during exercise. 
C) ​Fat load one to three days before the event. 
D) ​Restrict fat to less than 20 percent of calories. 
E) ​Stay in the moderate intensity range to prevent anaerobic metabolism.

Question 10

Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.​

Accepted Answer

A) 550-700​ 
B) 750-875 
C) ​900-1575 
D) ​1580-1650 
E) ​1530-3550 
A) 550-700​ 
B) 750-875 
C) ​900-1575 
D) ​1580-1650 
E) ​1530-3550

Question 11

What is the intensity level of a physical activity that causes some increase in breathing,is a perceived exertion of 5 or 6,and allows you to have a conversation while doing the activity?​

Accepted Answer

A) sedentary 
B) light 
C) ​moderate 
D) ​vigorous 
E) ​high-intensity 
A) sedentary 
B) light 
C) ​moderate 
D) ​vigorous 
E) ​high-intensity

Question 12

By strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen,resistance training can improve posture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The body is able to store unlimited amounts of glycogen in muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which beverage should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement because of its adverse effects?​

Accepted Answer

A) sports beverage 
B) carbonated beverage 
C) ​alcoholic beverage 
D) ​high-sugar beverage 
E) ​shake 
A) sports beverage 
B) carbonated beverage 
C) ​alcoholic beverage 
D) ​high-sugar beverage 
E) ​shake

Question 15

What would be the performance effects of the carbohydrate in this sports beverage?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A person who continues exercising moderately for longer than ____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.​

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) ​15 
D) ​20 
E) ​45 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) ​15 
D) ​20 
E) ​45

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) do not enhance athletic performance. 
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) ​have a diuretic effect,causing rapid dehydration. 
A) do not enhance athletic performance. 
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) ​have a diuretic effect,causing rapid dehydration.

Question 19

What is the best fluid for an athlete working out for about an hour in a cold climate?​

Accepted Answer

A) room temperature water​ 
B) cold water​ 
C) ​a sports drink 
D) ​a sweat replacer 
E) ​hot chocolate 
A) room temperature water​ 
B) cold water​ 
C) ​a sports drink 
D) ​a sweat replacer 
E) ​hot chocolate

Question 20

What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?​

Accepted Answer

A) It can help to replenish sodium lost in sweat during exercise. 
B) Because of the high level of sodium,it should be consumed with caution. 
C) ​It is too high to consume before exercise. 
D) ​Drinking this beverage will not provide any benefit to an athlete. 
E) ​The type of sodium in the beverage is not usable. 
A) It can help to replenish sodium lost in sweat during exercise. 
B) Because of the high level of sodium,it should be consumed with caution. 
C) ​It is too high to consume before exercise. 
D) ​Drinking this beverage will not provide any benefit to an athlete. 
E) ​The type of sodium in the beverage is not usable.

Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 pounds who is training for an upcoming competition.He participates in sprints and hurdling races.

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

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

The amount of protein needed to fuel physical activity varies depending on:

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' glucose.

Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:

What are anabolic steroids? Describe the side effects of taking steroids.

How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?

Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.

What is the intensity level of a physical activity that causes some increase in breathing,is a perceived exertion of 5 or 6,and allows you to have a conversation while doing the activity?

By strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen,resistance training can improve posture.

The body is able to store unlimited amounts of glycogen in muscles.

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

What would be the performance effects of the carbohydrate in this sports beverage?

A person who continues exercising moderately for longer than ____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

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

What is the best fluid for an athlete working out for about an hour in a cold climate?

What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?

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Exam 10: Performance Nutrition

Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 pounds who is training for an upcoming competition.He participates in sprints and hurdling races.​

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

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

The amount of protein needed to fuel physical activity varies depending on:​

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' glucose.

​Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:​

What are anabolic steroids? Describe the side effects of taking steroids.

How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?​

Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.​

What is the intensity level of a physical activity that causes some increase in breathing,is a perceived exertion of 5 or 6,and allows you to have a conversation while doing the activity?​

By strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen,resistance training can improve posture.

The body is able to store unlimited amounts of glycogen in muscles.

Which beverage should not be used by athletes for fluid replacement because of its adverse effects?​

What would be the performance effects of the carbohydrate in this sports beverage?​

A person who continues exercising moderately for longer than ____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.​

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:​

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

What is the best fluid for an athlete working out for about an hour in a cold climate?​

What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?​

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

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 pounds who is training for an upcoming competition.He participates in sprints and hurdling races.

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

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

The amount of protein needed to fuel physical activity varies depending on:

Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:

How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?

Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.

What is the intensity level of a physical activity that causes some increase in breathing,is a perceived exertion of 5 or 6,and allows you to have a conversation while doing the activity?

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

What would be the performance effects of the carbohydrate in this sports beverage?

A person who continues exercising moderately for longer than ____ minutes begins to use less glucose and more fat for fuel.

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

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

What is the best fluid for an athlete working out for about an hour in a cold climate?

What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?