Question 1

A product,such as DHEA,that is marketed specifically to increase muscle mass is called a(n)________ substance.

Accepted Answer

A) aerobic 
B) stimulant 
C) anabolic 
D) catabolic 
A) aerobic 
B) stimulant 
C) anabolic 
D) catabolic

Question 2

Which group is MOST likely to need more protein than the current RDA?

Accepted Answer

A) all competitive athletes 
B) recreational athletes 
C) athletes restricting Calories to promote fat loss 
D) sedentary adults 
A) all competitive athletes 
B) recreational athletes 
C) athletes restricting Calories to promote fat loss 
D) sedentary adults

Question 3

Which types of foods should athletes consume after training to enhance glycogen storage?

Accepted Answer

A) lean meats or chicken 
B) foods high in omega-6 fatty acids 
C) high glycemic index foods 
D) low glycemic index foods 
A) lean meats or chicken 
B) foods high in omega-6 fatty acids 
C) high glycemic index foods 
D) low glycemic index foods

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes how ATP provides energy to the body's cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy is released when a phosphate group is cleaved from the ATP molecule. 
B) Energy is released when two molecules of ATP combine. 
C) Energy is released when ATP is transported out of the cell membrane. 
D) Energy is released when adenosine binds to three phosphate molecules. 
A) Energy is released when a phosphate group is cleaved from the ATP molecule. 
B) Energy is released when two molecules of ATP combine. 
C) Energy is released when ATP is transported out of the cell membrane. 
D) Energy is released when adenosine binds to three phosphate molecules.

Question 5

The human body can store an unlimited amount of glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Carbohydrate loading does not improve athletic performance for endurance athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is considered moderate physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) washing dishes 
B) gardening 
C) typing on the computer 
D) strolling for five minutes 
A) washing dishes 
B) gardening 
C) typing on the computer 
D) strolling for five minutes

Question 8

The most accurate way to evaluate exercise intensity is by using the:

Accepted Answer

A) sweat rate. 
B) breathing rate. 
C) maximal exercise test. 
D) pedometer. 
A) sweat rate. 
B) breathing rate. 
C) maximal exercise test. 
D) pedometer.

Question 9

The acronym FITT stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) fatigue,intensity,temperature,and training. 
B) frequency,intensity,time,and type of activity. 
C) flexibility,increase,timetable,and training. 
D) fitness,increase,test,and time. 
A) fatigue,intensity,temperature,and training. 
B) frequency,intensity,time,and type of activity. 
C) flexibility,increase,timetable,and training. 
D) fitness,increase,test,and time.

Question 10

Performance can be impaired by as little as a ________ decrease in body weight due to water loss.

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 10% 
D) 12% 
A) 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 10% 
D) 12%

Question 11

Training more than six days per week:

Accepted Answer

A) substantially increases the chances of injury. 
B) will maximize fitness in the shortest time. 
C) produces double the fitness of training three days per week. 
D) is necessary only for competitive athletes. 
A) substantially increases the chances of injury. 
B) will maximize fitness in the shortest time. 
C) produces double the fitness of training three days per week. 
D) is necessary only for competitive athletes.

Question 12

The main disadvantage of using fat as a fuel is:

Accepted Answer

A) the body's limited storage capability. 
B) its slow metabolic breakdown. 
C) its low energy density. 
D) the limitation of anaerobic metabolism. 
A) the body's limited storage capability. 
B) its slow metabolic breakdown. 
C) its low energy density. 
D) the limitation of anaerobic metabolism.

Question 13

Muscle stores enough CP and ATP to fuel up to 15 seconds of maximal exertion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The best time to replenish glycogen stores is:

Accepted Answer

A) in the first few hours after exercising. 
B) the day before exercising. 
C) the day after exercising. 
D) a few hours before exercising. 
A) in the first few hours after exercising. 
B) the day before exercising. 
C) the day after exercising. 
D) a few hours before exercising.

Question 15

Studies suggest that athletes need to consume more than 2 grams of protein per kilogram of weight each day to maintain muscle strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following ergogenic aids has been shown to enhance short-term exercise and resistance training?

Accepted Answer

A) ephedrine 
B) carnitine 
C) chromium picolinate 
D) creatine 
A) ephedrine 
B) carnitine 
C) chromium picolinate 
D) creatine

Question 17

Which of the following is the term for the type of metabolism that supports physical activity lasting more than 3 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A) anaerobic 
B) aerobic 
C) nitrogen 
D) fatty acid 
A) anaerobic 
B) aerobic 
C) nitrogen 
D) fatty acid

Question 18

Physical activity not related to a person's job is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) non-occupational physical activity. 
B) leisure-time physical activity. 
C) occupational fitness. 
D) physical fitness. 
A) non-occupational physical activity. 
B) leisure-time physical activity. 
C) occupational fitness. 
D) physical fitness.

Question 19

How does regular exercise contribute to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) increases LDL cholesterol 
B) enhances the action of insulin 
C) decreases the cellular uptake of blood glucose 
D) increases triglyceride levels 
A) increases LDL cholesterol 
B) enhances the action of insulin 
C) decreases the cellular uptake of blood glucose 
D) increases triglyceride levels

Question 20

The amount of ATP stored in muscles is unlimited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

A product,such as DHEA,that is marketed specifically to increase muscle mass is called a(n)________ substance.

Which group is MOST likely to need more protein than the current RDA?

Which types of foods should athletes consume after training to enhance glycogen storage?

Which of the following BEST describes how ATP provides energy to the body's cells?

The human body can store an unlimited amount of glycogen.

Carbohydrate loading does not improve athletic performance for endurance athletes.

Which of the following is considered moderate physical activity?

The most accurate way to evaluate exercise intensity is by using the:

The acronym FITT stands for:

Performance can be impaired by as little as a ________ decrease in body weight due to water loss.

Training more than six days per week:

The main disadvantage of using fat as a fuel is:

Muscle stores enough CP and ATP to fuel up to 15 seconds of maximal exertion.

The best time to replenish glycogen stores is:

Studies suggest that athletes need to consume more than 2 grams of protein per kilogram of weight each day to maintain muscle strength.

Which of the following ergogenic aids has been shown to enhance short-term exercise and resistance training?

Which of the following is the term for the type of metabolism that supports physical activity lasting more than 3 minutes?

Physical activity not related to a person's job is defined as:

How does regular exercise contribute to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes?

The amount of ATP stored in muscles is unlimited.

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