Question 1

National guidelines recommending 60 minutes of physical activity each day are based on the amount of exercise needed to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain a healthy body mass index. 
B)  lose 1/2 pound a week until a healthy BMI is reached. 
C)  decrease the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. 
D)  maintain blood pressure within normal levels. 
A)  maintain a healthy body mass index. 
B)  lose 1/2 pound a week until a healthy BMI is reached. 
C)  decrease the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. 
D)  maintain blood pressure within normal levels.

Question 2

Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness.Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight lifting every other day 
B)  yoga four times a week 
C)  resistance training three times a week 
D)  swimming three times a week 
A)  weight lifting every other day 
B)  yoga four times a week 
C)  resistance training three times a week 
D)  swimming three times a week

Question 3

The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from intense exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why are the B vitamins especially important to an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates are a poor source of the B vitamins. 
B)  During exercise large amounts of the B vitamins are lost in the urine. 
C)  The B vitamins are directly involved in energy metabolism. 
D)  Active athletes cannot eat a sufficient amount of Calories to meet the RDAs for the B vitamins. 
A)  Carbohydrates are a poor source of the B vitamins. 
B)  During exercise large amounts of the B vitamins are lost in the urine. 
C)  The B vitamins are directly involved in energy metabolism. 
D)  Active athletes cannot eat a sufficient amount of Calories to meet the RDAs for the B vitamins.

Question 5

Discuss the health benefits of regular physical activity.

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Regular physical activity has numerous h

Question 6

Antonio had been working out intensively all week,but he took today off because he has lost his appetite and has a headache,dizziness,fatigue,and weakness.Which of the following is Antonio most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  heat stroke 
B)  overload 
C)  dehydration 
D)  sports anemia 
A)  heat stroke 
B)  overload 
C)  dehydration 
D)  sports anemia

Question 7

What is the role of lactic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a potentially toxic by-product of high-intensity exercise. 
B)  It is converted to pyruvic acid through glycolysis. 
C)  It plays a critical role in supplying fuel to the working muscles, heart, and resting tissues. 
D)  It aids the aerobic production of ATP. 
A)  It is a potentially toxic by-product of high-intensity exercise. 
B)  It is converted to pyruvic acid through glycolysis. 
C)  It plays a critical role in supplying fuel to the working muscles, heart, and resting tissues. 
D)  It aids the aerobic production of ATP.

Question 8

Regular physical activity can be helpful in reducing anxiety but not depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The longer the fatty acid chain,the more ATP can be generated from breakdown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The primary end product of glycolysis is

Accepted Answer

A)  adenosine triphosphate (ATP). 
B)  creatine phosphate (CP). 
C)  lactic acid. 
D)  pyruvic acid. 
A)  adenosine triphosphate (ATP). 
B)  creatine phosphate (CP). 
C)  lactic acid. 
D)  pyruvic acid.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?

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A)  caloric restriction 
B)  body composition 
C)  flexibility 
D)  muscular endurance 
A)  caloric restriction 
B)  body composition 
C)  flexibility 
D)  muscular endurance

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no reliable research studies indicating that they are effective in increasing muscle size or strength. 
B)  College athletes are allowed to use them if prescribed by their athletic trainer. 
C)  EPA and DHA are the two types most commonly sold in the U.S. 
D)  They are associated with an increased risk for cancer. 
A)  There are no reliable research studies indicating that they are effective in increasing muscle size or strength. 
B)  College athletes are allowed to use them if prescribed by their athletic trainer. 
C)  EPA and DHA are the two types most commonly sold in the U.S. 
D)  They are associated with an increased risk for cancer.

Question 13

Carbohydrate loading involves altering

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid intake and dosages of nutritional supplements. 
B)  exercise intensity and glycemic load. 
C)  micronutrient intake and intake of simple carbohydrates. 
D)  exercise duration and carbohydrate intake. 
A)  fluid intake and dosages of nutritional supplements. 
B)  exercise intensity and glycemic load. 
C)  micronutrient intake and intake of simple carbohydrates. 
D)  exercise duration and carbohydrate intake.

Question 14

Athletes should not take iron supplements unless prescribed by a health care professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Fatty-acids provide MOST of the energy for

Accepted Answer

A)  high-intensity, short-term activity. 
B)  long-term activity such as hiking. 
C)  participation in a marathon. 
D)  sprinting in a 1500-meter race. 
A)  high-intensity, short-term activity. 
B)  long-term activity such as hiking. 
C)  participation in a marathon. 
D)  sprinting in a 1500-meter race.

Question 16

Aerobic reactions occur in the absence of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Any leisure-time physical activity that is purposeful,planned,and structured is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic. 
B)  anaerobic. 
C)  hypertrophy. 
D)  exercise. 
A)  aerobic. 
B)  anaerobic. 
C)  hypertrophy. 
D)  exercise.

Question 18

The best way to stimulate growth of skeletal muscle is to eat a high-protein diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Both aerobic and resistance training promote a healthy body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Amino acids are the primary fuel source utilized in both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

National guidelines recommending 60 minutes of physical activity each day are based on the amount of exercise needed to

Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness.Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal?

The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from intense exercise.

Why are the B vitamins especially important to an athlete?

Discuss the health benefits of regular physical activity.

Antonio had been working out intensively all week,but he took today off because he has lost his appetite and has a headache,dizziness,fatigue,and weakness.Which of the following is Antonio most likely experiencing?

What is the role of lactic acid?

Regular physical activity can be helpful in reducing anxiety but not depression.

The longer the fatty acid chain,the more ATP can be generated from breakdown.

The primary end product of glycolysis is

Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?

Which of the following is TRUE about anabolic steroids?

Carbohydrate loading involves altering

Athletes should not take iron supplements unless prescribed by a health care professional.

Fatty-acids provide MOST of the energy for

Aerobic reactions occur in the absence of oxygen.

Any leisure-time physical activity that is purposeful,planned,and structured is considered

The best way to stimulate growth of skeletal muscle is to eat a high-protein diet.

Both aerobic and resistance training promote a healthy body composition.

Amino acids are the primary fuel source utilized in both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

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