Question 1

Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Nutrition authorities other than the DRI committee recommend _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.​

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 to 1.2 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 
C) ​1.6 to 2.2 
D) ​2.2 to 2.6 
E) ​1.5 to 2.0 
A) 0.8 to 1.2 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 
C) ​1.6 to 2.2 
D) ​2.2 to 2.6 
E) ​1.5 to 2.0

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient-dense foods. 
B) foods moderate in fat. 
C) ​foods high in carbohydrates. 
D) ​only energy-dense protein sources. 
E) ​legumes and nuts. 
A) nutrient-dense foods. 
B) foods moderate in fat. 
C) ​foods high in carbohydrates. 
D) ​only energy-dense protein sources. 
E) ​legumes and nuts.

Question 5

As physical activity continues beyond the first few minutes,which of the following flows into the bloodstream to signal the liver to liberate its stored energy nutrients?​

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon 
B) thyroxine 
C) ​lactic acid 
D) ​insulin 
E) ​fatty acids 
A) glucagon 
B) thyroxine 
C) ​lactic acid 
D) ​insulin 
E) ​fatty acids

Question 6

Which substance is illegal in sports and among the most dangerous ergogenic aids?​

Accepted Answer

A) chromium picolinate 
B) an anabolic steroid hormone 
C) ​creatine 
D) ​conjugated linoleic acid 
E) ​caffeine 
A) chromium picolinate 
B) an anabolic steroid hormone 
C) ​creatine 
D) ​conjugated linoleic acid 
E) ​caffeine

Question 7

Athletes often use whey protein products to prepare for competition because:​

Accepted Answer

A) proteins help to increase muscle size. 
B) whey provides amino acids that are more quickly digested and absorbed. 
C) ​protein supplements provide superior nutrition to meals of regular foods. 
D) ​the essential amino acids in whey can increase energy and enhance performance. 
E) whey is a complete protein with branched-chain amino acids that stimulate energy metabolism. 
A) proteins help to increase muscle size. 
B) whey provides amino acids that are more quickly digested and absorbed. 
C) ​protein supplements provide superior nutrition to meals of regular foods. 
D) ​the essential amino acids in whey can increase energy and enhance performance. 
E) whey is a complete protein with branched-chain amino acids that stimulate energy metabolism.

Question 8

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:​

Accepted Answer

A) specific amounts of only aerobic physical activity. 
B) only vigorous-intensity physical activity as beneficial. 
C) ​spending the same amount of time each day on activity. 
D) performing a minimum of 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each day. 
E) accumulating activities in weekly totals of at least 10-minute sessions. 
A) specific amounts of only aerobic physical activity. 
B) only vigorous-intensity physical activity as beneficial. 
C) ​spending the same amount of time each day on activity. 
D) performing a minimum of 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each day. 
E) accumulating activities in weekly totals of at least 10-minute sessions.

Question 9

​The first symptom of dehydration (besides thirst)is:

Accepted Answer

A) hypoglycemia. 
B) heavy breathing. 
C) ​heat stroke. 
D) ​fatigue. 
E) ​dizziness. 
A) hypoglycemia. 
B) heavy breathing. 
C) ​heat stroke. 
D) ​fatigue. 
E) ​dizziness.

Question 10

Why would you tell someone not to drink alcohol before engaging in an athletic event?​

Accepted Answer

A) It promotes water retention. 
B) It makes people nervous or jittery. 
C) ​It enhances temperature regulation. 
D) ​It is a diuretic. 
E) ​It speeds up basal metabolism. 
A) It promotes water retention. 
B) It makes people nervous or jittery. 
C) ​It enhances temperature regulation. 
D) ​It is a diuretic. 
E) ​It speeds up basal metabolism.

Question 11

A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:​

Accepted Answer

A) the stroke volume of the heart decreases because less blood is needed.​ 
B) LDL cholesterol in the blood is reduced. 
C) ​the heart muscle grows larger and stronger. 
D) ​the resting heart rate increases to pump blood more efficiently. 
E) ​each heart beat pumps less blood because blood cells are more efficient. 
A) the stroke volume of the heart decreases because less blood is needed.​ 
B) LDL cholesterol in the blood is reduced. 
C) ​the heart muscle grows larger and stronger. 
D) ​the resting heart rate increases to pump blood more efficiently. 
E) ​each heart beat pumps less blood because blood cells are more efficient.

Question 12

Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in size in response to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) brisk walking. 
B) using weight machines. 
C) ​swimming. 
D) ​bicycling. 
E) ​climbing stairs. 
A) brisk walking. 
B) using weight machines. 
C) ​swimming. 
D) ​bicycling. 
E) ​climbing stairs.

Question 14

To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events,athletes should:​

Accepted Answer

A) drink large amounts of water over the course of the event. 
B) restrict salt intakes during the week prior to the event. 
C) ​eat bananas in the last half of a long event. 
D) ​limit fluid and sports gel intakes during the event. 
E) ​favor sports drinks over water during the event. 
A) drink large amounts of water over the course of the event. 
B) restrict salt intakes during the week prior to the event. 
C) ​eat bananas in the last half of a long event. 
D) ​limit fluid and sports gel intakes during the event. 
E) ​favor sports drinks over water during the event.

Question 15

Weight-bearing activity may interfere with maintenance of bone strength.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

​Lactate buildup in working muscles:

Accepted Answer

A) raises blood pH. 
B) indicates that anaerobic breakdown of glucose has occurred. 
C) ​produces a large amount of energy to be used by the muscles. 
D) ​causes muscle fatigue. 
E) ​is converted to glucose in the muscle. 
A) raises blood pH. 
B) indicates that anaerobic breakdown of glucose has occurred. 
C) ​produces a large amount of energy to be used by the muscles. 
D) ​causes muscle fatigue. 
E) ​is converted to glucose in the muscle.

Question 17

If an athlete has lost 2 lb.of weight during vigorous exercise,how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?​

Accepted Answer

A) at least 1 bottle 
B) at least 1 1/3 bottles 
C) ​at least 2 bottles 
D) ​at least 2 2/3 bottles 
E) ​at least 5 bottles 
A) at least 1 bottle 
B) at least 1 1/3 bottles 
C) ​at least 2 bottles 
D) ​at least 2 2/3 bottles 
E) ​at least 5 bottles

Question 18

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes who:​

Accepted Answer

A) need to replenish electrolytes. 
B) are older. 
C) ​exercise outside in cold weather. 
D) ​do not like water. 
E) ​do not sweat. 
A) need to replenish electrolytes. 
B) are older. 
C) ​exercise outside in cold weather. 
D) ​do not like water. 
E) ​do not sweat.

Question 19

For an individual who is participating in a 45-minute walk,how essential is this beverage?​

Accepted Answer

A) It is needed to replace the glucose that has been depleted. 
B) The potassium in the beverage is needed to quickly replace lost potassium. 
C) ​It may help to replace fluid losses from sweat. 
D) ​The iron is essential to replace losses from the exercise. 
E) ​The vitamin C contributes to post-exercise recovery. 
A) It is needed to replace the glucose that has been depleted. 
B) The potassium in the beverage is needed to quickly replace lost potassium. 
C) ​It may help to replace fluid losses from sweat. 
D) ​The iron is essential to replace losses from the exercise. 
E) ​The vitamin C contributes to post-exercise recovery.

Question 20

Which foods would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?​

Accepted Answer

A) toast and pineapple juice 
B) pancakes with syrup 
C) ​high-fiber cereal with whole milk 
D) ​baked potato and orange juice 
E) ​turkey sandwich and low-fat milk 
A) toast and pineapple juice 
B) pancakes with syrup 
C) ​high-fiber cereal with whole milk 
D) ​baked potato and orange juice 
E) ​turkey sandwich and low-fat milk

Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.

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

Nutrition authorities other than the DRI committee recommend _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.

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

As physical activity continues beyond the first few minutes,which of the following flows into the bloodstream to signal the liver to liberate its stored energy nutrients?

Which substance is illegal in sports and among the most dangerous ergogenic aids?

Athletes often use whey protein products to prepare for competition because:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

The first symptom of dehydration (besides thirst)is:

Why would you tell someone not to drink alcohol before engaging in an athletic event?

A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:

Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in size in response to use.

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

To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events,athletes should:

Weight-bearing activity may interfere with maintenance of bone strength.

Lactate buildup in working muscles:

If an athlete has lost 2 lb.of weight during vigorous exercise,how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes who:

For an individual who is participating in a 45-minute walk,how essential is this beverage?

Which foods would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?

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Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.

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

Nutrition authorities other than the DRI committee recommend _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.​

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

As physical activity continues beyond the first few minutes,which of the following flows into the bloodstream to signal the liver to liberate its stored energy nutrients?​

Which substance is illegal in sports and among the most dangerous ergogenic aids?​

Athletes often use whey protein products to prepare for competition because:​

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:​

​The first symptom of dehydration (besides thirst)is:

Why would you tell someone not to drink alcohol before engaging in an athletic event?​

A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:​

Muscle hypertrophy is an increase in size in response to use.

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

To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events,athletes should:​

Weight-bearing activity may interfere with maintenance of bone strength.​

​Lactate buildup in working muscles:

If an athlete has lost 2 lb.of weight during vigorous exercise,how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?​

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes who:​

For an individual who is participating in a 45-minute walk,how essential is this beverage?​

Which foods would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?​

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

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

Nutrition authorities other than the DRI committee recommend _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.

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

As physical activity continues beyond the first few minutes,which of the following flows into the bloodstream to signal the liver to liberate its stored energy nutrients?

Which substance is illegal in sports and among the most dangerous ergogenic aids?

Athletes often use whey protein products to prepare for competition because:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend:

The first symptom of dehydration (besides thirst)is:

Why would you tell someone not to drink alcohol before engaging in an athletic event?

A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:

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

To prevent hyponatremia during prolonged events,athletes should:

Weight-bearing activity may interfere with maintenance of bone strength.

Lactate buildup in working muscles:

If an athlete has lost 2 lb.of weight during vigorous exercise,how much of this beverage would he be recommended to drink for rehydration?

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes who:

For an individual who is participating in a 45-minute walk,how essential is this beverage?

Which foods would not be appropriate as part of a pregame meal?