Question 1

Taking vitamin or mineral supplements just before competition will help to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Glycogen storage is:

Accepted Answer

A)  unlimited. 
B)  limited to less than 2000 calories. 
C)  limited to about 70,000 calories. 
D)  not important because of other fuels. 
A)  unlimited. 
B)  limited to less than 2000 calories. 
C)  limited to about 70,000 calories. 
D)  not important because of other fuels.

Question 3

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased cardiac output and oxygen delivery. 
B)  reduced blood pressure. 
C)  increased resting pulse. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a and b 
A)  increased cardiac output and oxygen delivery. 
B)  reduced blood pressure. 
C)  increased resting pulse. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a and b

Question 4

An athlete is in the early weeks of an aerobic training program and develops a decrease in hemoglobin concentration. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The condition is called sports anemia. 
B)  It probably reflects a low iron intake. 
C)  It goes away by itself. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  The condition is called sports anemia. 
B)  It probably reflects a low iron intake. 
C)  It goes away by itself. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 5

Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.

Accepted Answer

A)  550-700 
B)  750-875 
C)  900-1575 
D)  1580-1650 
A)  550-700 
B)  750-875 
C)  900-1575 
D)  1580-1650

Question 6

In the early minutes of an activity, _____ provides the majority of energy the muscles use to go into action.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  liver glycogen 
C)  muscle glycogen 
D)  protein 
A)  fat 
B)  liver glycogen 
C)  muscle glycogen 
D)  protein

Question 7

An athlete should weigh herself before and after her workout to determine how much fluid she should replace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  they help to increase muscle size. 
B)  they provide amino acids that are more quickly digested and absorbed. 
C)  they provide superior nutrition to meals of regular foods. 
D)  they increase energy to enhance performance. 
A)  they help to increase muscle size. 
B)  they provide amino acids that are more quickly digested and absorbed. 
C)  they provide superior nutrition to meals of regular foods. 
D)  they increase energy to enhance performance.

Question 9

Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

Accepted Answer

A)  over 75 percent of individuals in the U.S. are physically active and need guidelines. 
B)  physically active people live longer than those who are inactive. 
C)  very few people are aware of health benefits of physical activity. 
D)  only participating in a sport will provide health benefits. 
A)  over 75 percent of individuals in the U.S. are physically active and need guidelines. 
B)  physically active people live longer than those who are inactive. 
C)  very few people are aware of health benefits of physical activity. 
D)  only participating in a sport will provide health benefits.

Question 10

Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Progressive weight training is not associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased muscle strength. 
B)  management of cardiovascular disease. 
C)  greater bone density. 
D)  reduced lean body tissue. 
A)  increased muscle strength. 
B)  management of cardiovascular disease. 
C)  greater bone density. 
D)  reduced lean body tissue.

Question 12

Which of the following is the best fluid for an athlete working out in a cold climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  room temperature water 
B)  cold water 
C)  a sports drink 
D)  a sweat replacer 
A)  room temperature water 
B)  cold water 
C)  a sports drink 
D)  a sweat replacer

Question 13

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the characteristics and benefits of cardiorespiratory endurance.

Accepted Answer

Cardiorespiratory endurance refers to th

Question 15

An endurance athlete can lose _____ of fluid an hour during activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 cups 
B)  4 cups 
C)  1.5 quarts 
D)  2.5 gallons 
A)  2 cups 
B)  4 cups 
C)  1.5 quarts 
D)  2.5 gallons

Question 16

How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  eat glucose periodically during the event 
B)  avoid sports drinks during exercise 
C)  fat load 1-3 days before the event 
D)  restrict fat calories to less than 20 percent of the diet 
A)  eat glucose periodically during the event 
B)  avoid sports drinks during exercise 
C)  fat load 1-3 days before the event 
D)  restrict fat calories to less than 20 percent of the diet

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  glucagon 
B)  thyroxine 
C)  lactic acid 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 19

A high school football player is eating enough protein foods in his diet to provide him with 2.5 grams per kg of his body weight. What type of benefit will he get from his high protein intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  This exceeds the recommendation for his sport so he should consider trading carbohydrate for some of the protein. 
B)  Although this exceeds the recommendation for his sport he will benefit from the additional protein as the body converts it to muscle mass. 
C)  This is an extremely toxic level that may cause serious health problems. 
D)  His body will adjust to the higher protein intake to require that amount on a regular basis. 
A)  This exceeds the recommendation for his sport so he should consider trading carbohydrate for some of the protein. 
B)  Although this exceeds the recommendation for his sport he will benefit from the additional protein as the body converts it to muscle mass. 
C)  This is an extremely toxic level that may cause serious health problems. 
D)  His body will adjust to the higher protein intake to require that amount on a regular basis.

Question 20

A female athlete weighs 120 pounds before a race and 115 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 cups 
B)  5 cups 
C)  7 cups 
D)  10 cups 
A)  2 cups 
B)  5 cups 
C)  7 cups 
D)  10 cups

Taking vitamin or mineral supplements just before competition will help to improve performance.

Glycogen storage is:

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

An athlete is in the early weeks of an aerobic training program and develops a decrease in hemoglobin concentration. Which of the following is true?

Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.

In the early minutes of an activity, _____ provides the majority of energy the muscles use to go into action.

An athlete should weigh herself before and after her workout to determine how much fluid she should replace.

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

Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.

Progressive weight training is not associated with:

Which of the following is the best fluid for an athlete working out in a cold climate?

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

Identify the characteristics and benefits of cardiorespiratory endurance.

An endurance athlete can lose _____ of fluid an hour during activity.

How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?

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

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?

A high school football player is eating enough protein foods in his diet to provide him with 2.5 grams per kg of his body weight. What type of benefit will he get from his high protein intake?

A female athlete weighs 120 pounds before a race and 115 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume?

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Taking vitamin or mineral supplements just before competition will help to improve performance.

Glycogen storage is:

Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:

An athlete is in the early weeks of an aerobic training program and develops a decrease in hemoglobin concentration. Which of the following is true?

Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.

In the early minutes of an activity, _____ provides the majority of energy the muscles use to go into action.

An athlete should weigh herself before and after her workout to determine how much fluid she should replace.

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

Recommendations have been established for moderate physical activity because:

Active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather.

Progressive weight training is not associated with:

Which of the following is the best fluid for an athlete working out in a cold climate?

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

Identify the characteristics and benefits of cardiorespiratory endurance.

An endurance athlete can lose _____ of fluid an hour during activity.

How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?

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

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?

A high school football player is eating enough protein foods in his diet to provide him with 2.5 grams per kg of his body weight. What type of benefit will he get from his high protein intake?

A female athlete weighs 120 pounds before a race and 115 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume?

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

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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