Question 1

Glycolysis can be sustained only for a brief period of time, generally for less than 3 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Jorge is a weight lifter who believes that consuming large amounts of protein-rich foods will increase his muscle mass. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Jorge's protein needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a good practice for Jorge to consume a minimum of 2 grams of protein/kilogram of body weight to increase his muscle mass. 
B)  Jorge cannot meet his protein needs without taking protein supplements. 
C)  It is impossible for Jorge to get adequate amounts of protein without eating meat, fish, and poultry. 
D)  Jorge can meet his protein needs by consuming a healthy, balanced diet that is calorically sufficient to meet his activity level. 
A)  It is a good practice for Jorge to consume a minimum of 2 grams of protein/kilogram of body weight to increase his muscle mass. 
B)  Jorge cannot meet his protein needs without taking protein supplements. 
C)  It is impossible for Jorge to get adequate amounts of protein without eating meat, fish, and poultry. 
D)  Jorge can meet his protein needs by consuming a healthy, balanced diet that is calorically sufficient to meet his activity level.

Question 3

What stimulates muscles to grow?

Accepted Answer

Our muscles are stimulated to grow when

Question 4

At rest, the body's fuel source is primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  carbohydrate. 
C)  fat. 
D)  amino acids. 
A)  protein. 
B)  carbohydrate. 
C)  fat. 
D)  amino acids.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a reason fat becomes an energy source for trained athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the number and activity of various enzymes involved in fat metabolism 
B)  improves the ability of muscles to store fat 
C)  improves the ability to extract fat from the blood during exercise 
D)  replaces carbohydrates as an energy source during prolonged, intense training 
A)  increases the number and activity of various enzymes involved in fat metabolism 
B)  improves the ability of muscles to store fat 
C)  improves the ability to extract fat from the blood during exercise 
D)  replaces carbohydrates as an energy source during prolonged, intense training

Question 6

The intensity of a physical activity is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of effort expended. 
B)  how long a training session lasts. 
C)  how often a training session occurs. 
D)  the availability of ATP for energy. 
A)  the amount of effort expended. 
B)  how long a training session lasts. 
C)  how often a training session occurs. 
D)  the availability of ATP for energy.

Question 7

Describe the purported ergogenic effects of ephedrine, carnitine and chromium supplements, and health consequences associated with each of these ergogenic aids.

Accepted Answer

Ephedrine, also known as ephedra, is a s

Question 8

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 9

What is the cause of sports anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood hemoglobin levels 
B)  poor dietary intake of iron-rich foods 
C)  increased plasma volume due to training 
D)  dehydration 
A)  low blood hemoglobin levels 
B)  poor dietary intake of iron-rich foods 
C)  increased plasma volume due to training 
D)  dehydration

Question 10

Describe the physical activity guidelines for achieving health versus physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

The physical activity guidelines for ach

Question 11

Most athletes consume sufficient dietary protein to support their physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Adrian is a moderate-intensity endurance athlete participating in triathlons. He weighs 70.5 kg (155 lbs.) and is 1.7 metres (5'8"). What are his protein requirements?

Accepted Answer

Adrian's protein requirements

Question 15

George plays basketball for his high school team, and he is concerned that he is not consuming enough kilocalories to support his activity. Which of the following would be the BEST indicator that he is not consuming adequate kilocalories?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

When does the body experience the highest rates of glycogen storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  at rest 
B)  during high-intensity exercise 
C)  a few hours after exercising 
D)  30 hours after exercising 
A)  at rest 
B)  during high-intensity exercise 
C)  a few hours after exercising 
D)  30 hours after exercising

Question 17

More than 45% of adults in Canada do not meet national healthy recommendations for exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Question 19

To achieve moderate intensity physical activity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a target heart rate range of what percentage of an individual's maximal heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 55 percent 
B)  50 to 70 percent 
C)  50 to 65 percent 
D)  50 to 80 percent 
A)  50 to 55 percent 
B)  50 to 70 percent 
C)  50 to 65 percent 
D)  50 to 80 percent

Question 20

Describe three key factors in the FIT principle.

Accepted Answer

The FIT principle is the principle used

Exam 12: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Glycolysis can be sustained only for a brief period of time, generally for less than 3 minutes.

Jorge is a weight lifter who believes that consuming large amounts of protein-rich foods will increase his muscle mass. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Jorge's protein needs?

What stimulates muscles to grow?

At rest, the body's fuel source is primarily

Which of the following is NOT a reason fat becomes an energy source for trained athletes?

The intensity of a physical activity is defined as

Describe the purported ergogenic effects of ephedrine, carnitine and chromium supplements, and health consequences associated with each of these ergogenic aids.

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

What is the cause of sports anemia?

Describe the physical activity guidelines for achieving health versus physical fitness.

Most athletes consume sufficient dietary protein to support their physical activity.

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

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

Adrian is a moderate-intensity endurance athlete participating in triathlons. He weighs 70.5 kg (155 lbs.) and is 1.7 metres (5'8"). What are his protein requirements?

George plays basketball for his high school team, and he is concerned that he is not consuming enough kilocalories to support his activity. Which of the following would be the BEST indicator that he is not consuming adequate kilocalories?

When does the body experience the highest rates of glycogen storage?

More than 45% of adults in Canada do not meet national healthy recommendations for exercise.

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

To achieve moderate intensity physical activity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a target heart rate range of what percentage of an individual's maximal heart rate?

Describe three key factors in the FIT principle.

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