Question 1

The risk of developing hyponatremia is greater if the marathon runner

Accepted Answer

A) finishes the race more quickly (i.e. ,<3 hours). 
B) consumes less fluid than the amount of sweat loss. 
C) consumes large amounts of hypotonic fluids. 
D) consumes snacks and fluids containing sodium. 
A) finishes the race more quickly (i.e. ,<3 hours). 
B) consumes less fluid than the amount of sweat loss. 
C) consumes large amounts of hypotonic fluids. 
D) consumes snacks and fluids containing sodium. C

Question 2

Which of the following diets is associated with the highest muscle glycogen levels?

Accepted Answer

A) high-carbohydrate diet 
B) mixed diet 
C) low-carbohydrate,high-fat diet 
D) All three diets are associated with similar muscle glycogen levels. 
A) high-carbohydrate diet 
B) mixed diet 
C) low-carbohydrate,high-fat diet 
D) All three diets are associated with similar muscle glycogen levels. A

Question 3

Which of the following nutrients should be included in a pregame meal?

Accepted Answer

A) large amounts of protein 
B) large amounts of complex carbohydrates 
C) large amounts of fat 
D) large amounts of simple sugars 
A) large amounts of protein 
B) large amounts of complex carbohydrates 
C) large amounts of fat 
D) large amounts of simple sugars B

Question 4

Compared to men,female athletes are more prone to iron deficiency because their dietary iron intake can be inadequate for their needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Muscle glycogen is replenished most rapidly when carbohydrates are consumed

Accepted Answer

A) during exercise. 
B) immediately following exercise. 
C) hours after exercise. 
D) at any time. 
A) during exercise. 
B) immediately following exercise. 
C) hours after exercise. 
D) at any time.

Question 6

The ingestion of carbohydrates during prolonged (2+ hours)exercise increases time to exhaustion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Male athletes always require a higher carbohydrate (grams CHO per Kg body weight)than female athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The optimum body fatness for male athletes is

Accepted Answer

A) 6 percent. 
B) 8 percent. 
C) 12 percent. 
D) dependent on the sport and the individual. 
A) 6 percent. 
B) 8 percent. 
C) 12 percent. 
D) dependent on the sport and the individual.

Question 9

The insulin response to carbohydrate ingestion during rest and during endurance exercise is the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The best single "practical" indicator of salt and water balance is

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring body weight. 
B) urine color. 
C) measuring plasma volume. 
D) measuring plasma sodium. 
A) monitoring body weight. 
B) urine color. 
C) measuring plasma volume. 
D) measuring plasma sodium.

Question 11

The vast majority of the body's iron content is found in skeletal muscles containing a high percentage of fast fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The term "supercompensation" refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) increase in muscle mass following heavy exercise. 
B) increase in muscle glycogen when exhaustive exercise is followed by a high-carbohydrate diet. 
C) procedures for replacing fat stores following exhaustive exercise studies. 
D) consumption of a high-protein diet following weight training to increase muscle mass. 
A) increase in muscle mass following heavy exercise. 
B) increase in muscle glycogen when exhaustive exercise is followed by a high-carbohydrate diet. 
C) procedures for replacing fat stores following exhaustive exercise studies. 
D) consumption of a high-protein diet following weight training to increase muscle mass.

Question 13

Which of the following is associated with adequate hydration during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) lower core temperature 
B) lower heart rate 
C) lower perceived exertion 
D) all of the above 
A) lower core temperature 
B) lower heart rate 
C) lower perceived exertion 
D) all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following dietary conditions increases the rate of amino acid utilization during prolonged exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) low-carbohydrate diet 
B) high-carbohydrate diet 
C) high-fat diet 
D) low-protein diet 
A) low-carbohydrate diet 
B) high-carbohydrate diet 
C) high-fat diet 
D) low-protein diet

Question 15

The RDA for protein in healthy adults is

Accepted Answer

A) 0.6 g/kg/day. 
B) 0.8 g/kg/day. 
C) 1.2 g/kg/day. 
D) 1.6 g/kg/day. 
A) 0.6 g/kg/day. 
B) 0.8 g/kg/day. 
C) 1.2 g/kg/day. 
D) 1.6 g/kg/day.

Question 16

Since athletes need more protein than the average sedentary individual,athletes should always increase the amount of protein in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements are TRUE about protein consumption for athletes engaged in heavy training sessions?

Accepted Answer

A) Athletes should NOT consume protein from red meats during training. 
B) The protein requirement for athletes does NOT exceed the RDA recommendation. 
C) The protein requirement for athletes likely exceeds the RDA recommendation. 
D) Both A and C are correct 
A) Athletes should NOT consume protein from red meats during training. 
B) The protein requirement for athletes does NOT exceed the RDA recommendation. 
C) The protein requirement for athletes likely exceeds the RDA recommendation. 
D) Both A and C are correct

Question 18

Vitamin supplementation is required for all athletes engaged in rigorous exercise training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Studies have revealed that consumption of 75 grams of glucose 30 minutes before exercise results in:

Accepted Answer

A) increased plasma glucose levels. 
B) increased plasma insulin levels. 
C) a decreased rate of muscle glycogen utilization during exercise. 
D) Both A and B are correct 
A) increased plasma glucose levels. 
B) increased plasma insulin levels. 
C) a decreased rate of muscle glycogen utilization during exercise. 
D) Both A and B are correct

Question 20

During relatively high intensity exercise lasting less than one hour,the primary fuel for muscular work is

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose. 
B) plasma FFA. 
C) muscle glycogen. 
D) amino acids. 
A) blood glucose. 
B) plasma FFA. 
C) muscle glycogen. 
D) amino acids.

Exam 24: Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

The risk of developing hyponatremia is greater if the marathon runner

Which of the following diets is associated with the highest muscle glycogen levels?

Which of the following nutrients should be included in a pregame meal?

Compared to men,female athletes are more prone to iron deficiency because their dietary iron intake can be inadequate for their needs.

Muscle glycogen is replenished most rapidly when carbohydrates are consumed

The ingestion of carbohydrates during prolonged (2+ hours)exercise increases time to exhaustion.

Male athletes always require a higher carbohydrate (grams CHO per Kg body weight)than female athletes.

The optimum body fatness for male athletes is

The insulin response to carbohydrate ingestion during rest and during endurance exercise is the same.

The best single "practical" indicator of salt and water balance is

The vast majority of the body's iron content is found in skeletal muscles containing a high percentage of fast fibers.

The term "supercompensation" refers to the

Which of the following is associated with adequate hydration during exercise?

Which of the following dietary conditions increases the rate of amino acid utilization during prolonged exercise?

The RDA for protein in healthy adults is

Since athletes need more protein than the average sedentary individual,athletes should always increase the amount of protein in their diets.

Which of the following statements are TRUE about protein consumption for athletes engaged in heavy training sessions?

Vitamin supplementation is required for all athletes engaged in rigorous exercise training.

Studies have revealed that consumption of 75 grams of glucose 30 minutes before exercise results in:

During relatively high intensity exercise lasting less than one hour,the primary fuel for muscular work is

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance

Temperature Regulation

Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Preventing Chronic Disease: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Nutrition and Body Composition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

Filters