Question 1

How is physical activity related to physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical activity must be aerobic to increase physical fitness. 
B)  Physical activity promotes physical fitness. 
C)  Physical activity that is not purposeful, planned, and structured does not promote physical fitness. 
D)  Low-intensity physical activities such as gardening and housekeeping do not contribute to physical fitness. 
A)  Physical activity must be aerobic to increase physical fitness. 
B)  Physical activity promotes physical fitness. 
C)  Physical activity that is not purposeful, planned, and structured does not promote physical fitness. 
D)  Low-intensity physical activities such as gardening and housekeeping do not contribute to physical fitness. B

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a physiological benefit of regular physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  enhances the action of insulin 
B)  enhances gastric motility 
C)  improves sleep patterns 
D)  decreases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol 
A)  enhances the action of insulin 
B)  enhances gastric motility 
C)  improves sleep patterns 
D)  decreases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol D

Question 3

Ephedrine is a synthetic opioid marketed to reduce pain during intensive workouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Many ergogenic aids claim to be anabolic,meaning that they

Accepted Answer

A)  contain testosterone. 
B)  are steroids. 
C)  build cardiorespiratory capacity and maximize energy use. 
D)  build muscle and increase strength. 
A)  contain testosterone. 
B)  are steroids. 
C)  build cardiorespiratory capacity and maximize energy use. 
D)  build muscle and increase strength.

Question 5

Which of the following weekly routines most closely follows the FITT principle recommendations to improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  two sets of weight lifting 5-lb barbells twice a week 
B)  swimming 30 minutes twice a week at 64% max heart rate 
C)  full-range-motion yoga stretches (twice per stretch) twice a week 
D)  thirty-minute Pilates stretching class five mornings a week 
A)  two sets of weight lifting 5-lb barbells twice a week 
B)  swimming 30 minutes twice a week at 64% max heart rate 
C)  full-range-motion yoga stretches (twice per stretch) twice a week 
D)  thirty-minute Pilates stretching class five mornings a week

Question 6

In which of the following types of exercise would creatine phosphate (CP)be an important source of energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  running a 10-kilometer road race 
B)  biking up a mountain 
C)  playing in a football game 
D)  sprinting in a 100-meter race 
A)  running a 10-kilometer road race 
B)  biking up a mountain 
C)  playing in a football game 
D)  sprinting in a 100-meter race

Question 7

Physical activity NOT related to a person's occupation is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  nonoccupational physical activity. 
B)  leisure-time physical activity. 
C)  compulsory physical activity. 
D)  physical fitness. 
A)  nonoccupational physical activity. 
B)  leisure-time physical activity. 
C)  compulsory physical activity. 
D)  physical fitness.

Question 8

What are the MOST common sources of glucose needed for energy during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose from blood and glycogen stored in muscles 
B)  breakdown of amino acids from pool and glucose from blood 
C)  pyruvic acid from carbohydrates and fatty acids stored in adipose tissue 
D)  vitamins, minerals, and amino acids from nutritional supplements 
A)  glucose from blood and glycogen stored in muscles 
B)  breakdown of amino acids from pool and glucose from blood 
C)  pyruvic acid from carbohydrates and fatty acids stored in adipose tissue 
D)  vitamins, minerals, and amino acids from nutritional supplements

Question 9

Some athletes use caffeine to enhance their athletic performance because it has been shown to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase muscle flexibility and strength. 
B)  increase the use of fat as a fuel source. 
C)  regenerate ATP for energy. 
D)  increase the uptake of glucose by muscle cells. 
A)  increase muscle flexibility and strength. 
B)  increase the use of fat as a fuel source. 
C)  regenerate ATP for energy. 
D)  increase the uptake of glucose by muscle cells.

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of Americans report that they do NOT engage in any leisure-time activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 percent 
B)  24 percent 
C)  36 percent 
D)  48 percent 
A)  12 percent 
B)  24 percent 
C)  36 percent 
D)  48 percent

Question 11

George plays basketball for his high school team,and he is concerned that he is not consuming enough energy to support his activity.Which of the following would be the MOST likely indicator that he needs to increase his energy intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired performance on the court 
B)  weight loss 
C)  low blood glucose levels 
D)  suffering a fracture 
A)  impaired performance on the court 
B)  weight loss 
C)  low blood glucose levels 
D)  suffering a fracture

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of aerobic metabolism of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can support activities lasting from 4 to 12 hours. 
B)  It leads to considerable muscle fatigue. 
C)  It is faster than anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrates. 
D)  It yields more ATP than anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrates. 
A)  It can support activities lasting from 4 to 12 hours. 
B)  It leads to considerable muscle fatigue. 
C)  It is faster than anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrates. 
D)  It yields more ATP than anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrates.

Question 13

Eating frequent small meals throughout the day is called

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate loading. 
B)  grazing. 
C)  glycolyzing. 
D)  ketoning. 
A)  carbohydrate loading. 
B)  grazing. 
C)  glycolyzing. 
D)  ketoning.

Question 14

Which of the following is traditionally used to evaluate the level of intensity of aerobic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate 
B)  blood glucose level 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  distance traveled per unit of time (e.g., steps per hour) 
A)  heart rate 
B)  blood glucose level 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  distance traveled per unit of time (e.g., steps per hour)

Question 15

Thirst is a relatively poor indicator of dehydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The target intensity for flexibility is to stretch through a joint's full range of motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)for an athlete's diet and the diet of a sedentary adult.

Accepted Answer

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distributio

Question 18

Consuming high-carbohydrate foods during the 24 hours after exercise can enhance glycogen storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To achieve a moderate-intensity aerobic workout,what percentage of your maximal heart rate should be your target range?

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30% of maximal heart rate 
B)  50-70% of maximal heart rate 
C)  no more than 85% of maximal heart rate 
D)  90-110% of maximal heart rate 
A)  20-30% of maximal heart rate 
B)  50-70% of maximal heart rate 
C)  no more than 85% of maximal heart rate 
D)  90-110% of maximal heart rate

Question 20

Compare the body's use of carbohydrate under anaerobic versus aerobic conditions.

Accepted Answer

Under anaerobic conditions, the body's u

Exam 11: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

How is physical activity related to physical fitness?

Which of the following is NOT a physiological benefit of regular physical activity?

Ephedrine is a synthetic opioid marketed to reduce pain during intensive workouts.

Many ergogenic aids claim to be anabolic,meaning that they

Which of the following weekly routines most closely follows the FITT principle recommendations to improve flexibility?

In which of the following types of exercise would creatine phosphate (CP)be an important source of energy?

Physical activity NOT related to a person's occupation is known as

What are the MOST common sources of glucose needed for energy during exercise?

Some athletes use caffeine to enhance their athletic performance because it has been shown to

Approximately what percentage of Americans report that they do NOT engage in any leisure-time activity?

George plays basketball for his high school team,and he is concerned that he is not consuming enough energy to support his activity.Which of the following would be the MOST likely indicator that he needs to increase his energy intake?

Which of the following is a characteristic of aerobic metabolism of carbohydrates?

Eating frequent small meals throughout the day is called

Which of the following is traditionally used to evaluate the level of intensity of aerobic activity?

Thirst is a relatively poor indicator of dehydration.

The target intensity for flexibility is to stretch through a joint's full range of motion.

Compare the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)for an athlete's diet and the diet of a sedentary adult.

Consuming high-carbohydrate foods during the 24 hours after exercise can enhance glycogen storage.

To achieve a moderate-intensity aerobic workout,what percentage of your maximal heart rate should be your target range?

Compare the body's use of carbohydrate under anaerobic versus aerobic conditions.

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