Question 1

Which of the following athletes would use the least protein for fuel during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe, who consumes a protein-rich diet 
B)  Charles, who consumes a fat-rich diet 
C)  Gary, who consumes a carbohydrate-rich diet 
D)  Rick, who consumes a diet rich in branched-chain amino acids 
A)  Joe, who consumes a protein-rich diet 
B)  Charles, who consumes a fat-rich diet 
C)  Gary, who consumes a carbohydrate-rich diet 
D)  Rick, who consumes a diet rich in branched-chain amino acids C

Question 2

Sports anemia:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a normal adaptation to endurance training. 
B)  requires treatment with iron supplements. 
C)  is temporary. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  is a normal adaptation to endurance training. 
B)  requires treatment with iron supplements. 
C)  is temporary. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c E

Question 3

Describe the side effects of taking steroid hormone drugs.

Accepted Answer

Steroid hormone drugs can have a range of side effects, including weight gain, increased appetite, mood swings, insomnia, acne, and increased risk of infections. Long-term use can also lead to more serious side effects such as high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and suppression of the body's natural production of hormones. Additionally, steroid hormone drugs can also increase the risk of developing cataracts and glaucoma. It is important to carefully monitor and manage the use of steroid hormone drugs to minimize these potential side effects.

Question 4

When designing a fitness routine that is intended to help muscles gain strength and size, what must you consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should work the same muscle group every day to strengthen it. 
B)  Aerobic activity will detract from muscle building. 
C)  Muscles need a day or two of rest to refuel and repair. 
D)  You only need to do stretching exercises before strength training. 
A)  You should work the same muscle group every day to strengthen it. 
B)  Aerobic activity will detract from muscle building. 
C)  Muscles need a day or two of rest to refuel and repair. 
D)  You only need to do stretching exercises before strength training.

Question 5

Calculate how much carbohydrate a 175-pound athlete who is in training for a marathon should eat each day in order to enhance his body's storage of glycogen.

Accepted Answer

A)  385-550 grams 
B)  40-56 grams 
C)  88-123 grams 
D)  477-795 grams 
A)  385-550 grams 
B)  40-56 grams 
C)  88-123 grams 
D)  477-795 grams

Question 6

Any meal should be finished at least _____ hours before an athletic competition.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 or 2 
B)  2 or 3 
C)  3 or 4 
D)  4 or 5 
A)  1 or 2 
B)  2 or 3 
C)  3 or 4 
D)  4 or 5

Question 7

Strategies that help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as they can include:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating a high-carbohydrate diet regularly. 
B)  taking in glucose during endurance activities. 
C)  consuming fat and protein before the event. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  eating a high-carbohydrate diet regularly. 
B)  taking in glucose during endurance activities. 
C)  consuming fat and protein before the event. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 8

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)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  need to replenish electrolytes. 
B)  are older. 
C)  exercise outside in cold weather. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Use the sports drink label to answer questions.
  
-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. 
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.

Question 10

Anaerobic glucose breakdown produces a compound called _____ that accumulates in the tissues and blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  urea 
B)  lactate 
C)  uric acid 
D)  amino acid 
A)  urea 
B)  lactate 
C)  uric acid 
D)  amino acid

Question 11

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. 
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.

Question 12

Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO2 max, which will:

Accepted Answer

A)  remain the same when exercising at varying altitudes. 
B)  increase the resting heart rate to pump blood more rapidly. 
C)  decrease the amount of oxygen needed for exercising. 
D)  increase as fitness improves and blood is pumped more efficiently. 
A)  remain the same when exercising at varying altitudes. 
B)  increase the resting heart rate to pump blood more rapidly. 
C)  decrease the amount of oxygen needed for exercising. 
D)  increase as fitness improves and blood is pumped more efficiently.

Question 13

A varsity sprinter is considering taking caffeine pills before his competition to help his performance. What information would you give him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine provides no performance benefits for any type of athletic events. 
B)  Caffeine will help dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow to the muscles. 
C)  He will not have to worry about adverse effects because caffeine does not have any. 
D)  He needs to be aware that sport governing bodies prohibit high doses of caffeine. 
A)  Caffeine provides no performance benefits for any type of athletic events. 
B)  Caffeine will help dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow to the muscles. 
C)  He will not have to worry about adverse effects because caffeine does not have any. 
D)  He needs to be aware that sport governing bodies prohibit high doses of caffeine.

Question 14

Sports nutrition experts recommend that endurance athletes consume _____ percent of their energy from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 
B)  10-20 
C)  20-35 
D)  35-45 
A)  5-10 
B)  10-20 
C)  20-35 
D)  35-45

Question 15

During non-endurance exercise the optimal beverage for replacing fluids is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a beverage that supplies glucose. 
B)  fruit juice. 
C)  cool water. 
D)  a salt solution. 
A)  a beverage that supplies glucose. 
B)  fruit juice. 
C)  cool water. 
D)  a salt solution.

Question 16

Your friend is participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for over four hours. Which of the following would you recommend to your friend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't worry about electrolyte losses. 
B)  Consume sports drinks and pretzels. 
C)  Take electrolyte or salt tablets. 
D)  Drink plenty of plain water. 
A)  Don't worry about electrolyte losses. 
B)  Consume sports drinks and pretzels. 
C)  Take electrolyte or salt tablets. 
D)  Drink plenty of plain water.

Question 17

Muscles respond to the overload of exercise by gaining:

Accepted Answer

A)  strength. 
B)  fat. 
C)  size. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  strength. 
B)  fat. 
C)  size. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 18

You have been following a fitness program for several weeks and your resting pulse has gone from 70 to 58. What can you state about your progress?

Accepted Answer

A)  The program is not working because my resting pulse should be increasing. 
B)  I am making good progress and should continue so the pulse goes lower. 
C)  I need to increase my resistance exercise to make better progress. 
D)  My pulse has reached a good rate so I can discontinue the fitness program. 
A)  The program is not working because my resting pulse should be increasing. 
B)  I am making good progress and should continue so the pulse goes lower. 
C)  I need to increase my resistance exercise to make better progress. 
D)  My pulse has reached a good rate so I can discontinue the fitness program.

Question 19

Use the sports drink label to answer questions.
  
-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.
Controversy 10 Multiple-Choice Items 
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.
Controversy 10 Multiple-Choice Items

Question 20

A woman wants to begin a weight training program. What advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A)  She needs to be careful that she doesn't lose lean body tissue. 
B)  It would be a good way to strengthen and firm her muscles. 
C)  She needs to limit her workouts so she doesn't develop bulky muscles. 
D)  Her energy expenditure may slow down, causing weight gain. 
A)  She needs to be careful that she doesn't lose lean body tissue. 
B)  It would be a good way to strengthen and firm her muscles. 
C)  She needs to limit her workouts so she doesn't develop bulky muscles. 
D)  Her energy expenditure may slow down, causing weight gain.

Which of the following athletes would use the least protein for fuel during exercise?

Sports anemia:

Describe the side effects of taking steroid hormone drugs.

When designing a fitness routine that is intended to help muscles gain strength and size, what must you consider?

Calculate how much carbohydrate a 175-pound athlete who is in training for a marathon should eat each day in order to enhance his body's storage of glycogen.

Any meal should be finished at least _____ hours before an athletic competition.

Strategies that help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as they can include:

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes who:

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -What would be the performance effects of the carbohydrate in this sports beverage?

Anaerobic glucose breakdown produces a compound called _____ that accumulates in the tissues and blood.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:

Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO_{2 max}, which will:

A varsity sprinter is considering taking caffeine pills before his competition to help his performance. What information would you give him?

Sports nutrition experts recommend that endurance athletes consume _____ percent of their energy from fat.

During non-endurance exercise the optimal beverage for replacing fluids is:

Your friend is participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for over four hours. Which of the following would you recommend to your friend?

Muscles respond to the overload of exercise by gaining:

You have been following a fitness program for several weeks and your resting pulse has gone from 70 to 58. What can you state about your progress?

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?

A woman wants to begin a weight training program. What advice would you give her?

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Which of the following athletes would use the least protein for fuel during exercise?

Sports anemia:

Describe the side effects of taking steroid hormone drugs.

When designing a fitness routine that is intended to help muscles gain strength and size, what must you consider?

Calculate how much carbohydrate a 175-pound athlete who is in training for a marathon should eat each day in order to enhance his body's storage of glycogen.

Any meal should be finished at least _____ hours before an athletic competition.

Strategies that help endurance athletes maintain their blood glucose concentrations for as long as they can include:

Sports drinks offer some advantages over water for athletes who:

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -What would be the performance effects of the carbohydrate in this sports beverage?

Anaerobic glucose breakdown produces a compound called _____ that accumulates in the tissues and blood.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:

Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO2 max, which will:

A varsity sprinter is considering taking caffeine pills before his competition to help his performance. What information would you give him?

Sports nutrition experts recommend that endurance athletes consume _____ percent of their energy from fat.

During non-endurance exercise the optimal beverage for replacing fluids is:

Your friend is participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for over four hours. Which of the following would you recommend to your friend?

Muscles respond to the overload of exercise by gaining:

You have been following a fitness program for several weeks and your resting pulse has gone from 70 to 58. What can you state about your progress?

Use the sports drink label to answer questions. -What can be said about the sodium content of this beverage?

A woman wants to begin a weight training program. What advice would you give her?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards 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

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Researchers measure cardiovascular fitness with VO_{2 max}, which will: