Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE concerning aerobic metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its by-products are carbon dioxide and water. 
B)  It leads to muscle fatigue. 
C)  It provides fuel for low-intensity exercise. 
D)  It supplies more energy than anaerobic exercise. 
A)  Its by-products are carbon dioxide and water. 
B)  It leads to muscle fatigue. 
C)  It provides fuel for low-intensity exercise. 
D)  It supplies more energy than anaerobic exercise.

Question 2

Which of the following is traditionally used to evaluate the level of intensity of aerobic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate 
B)  blood glucose level 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  distance traveled per unit of time (e.g., steps per hour) 
A)  heart rate 
B)  blood glucose level 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  distance traveled per unit of time (e.g., steps per hour)

Question 3

The currency of energy for most cells in the body is ATP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the physiologic effects of regular physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  enhances the action of insulin 
B)  enhances gastric motility 
C)  improves sleep patterns 
D)  decreases high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) 
A)  enhances the action of insulin 
B)  enhances gastric motility 
C)  improves sleep patterns 
D)  decreases high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL)

Question 5

An unexpected side effect of anorexia athletica is

Accepted Answer

A)  large muscle mass. 
B)  low body fat content. 
C)  slenderness of frame. 
D)  anxiety and depression. 
A)  large muscle mass. 
B)  low body fat content. 
C)  slenderness of frame. 
D)  anxiety and depression.

Question 6

Endurance training improves the muscle's ability to use lactic acid for energy during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Flexibility is defined as the ability to move a joint fluidly through its full range of motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Only 16% of Canadian schools were offering physical education classes in 2001.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List and define four components of fitness. For each component, give 2 examples of activities that one can do to achieve fitness.

Accepted Answer

Four components of fitness are cardiores

Question 10

According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults, muscle and bone strengthening activities should be performed at least ________ days per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  6

Question 11

The breakdown of glucose to provide quick energy to the body is called

Accepted Answer

A)  fatty acid breakdown. 
B)  ketoacidosis. 
C)  glucolysis. 
D)  glycolysis. 
A)  fatty acid breakdown. 
B)  ketoacidosis. 
C)  glucolysis. 
D)  glycolysis.

Question 12

Intensity of aerobic activities should be at least 110% of maximal heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about cool-down exercise after an exercise session?

Accepted Answer

A)  helps to prevent injury 
B)  helps to reduce muscle soreness 
C)  involves stretching 
D)  helps digestion later on 
A)  helps to prevent injury 
B)  helps to reduce muscle soreness 
C)  involves stretching 
D)  helps digestion later on

Question 14

Describe the benefit of evaporation in the cooling process.

Accepted Answer

When you exercise, your body generates h

Question 15

How can athletes meet their energy demands throughout the day?

Accepted Answer

Most athletes can simply follow Eating W

Question 16

Ronald is a healthy, 40-year-old tax accountant who is sedentary. He would like to start an exercise program to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness. Which of the following heart rates (beats per minute) should Ronald maintain to achieve a moderate-intensity workout?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 bpm 
B)  90 bpm 
C)  143 bpm 
D)  154 bpm 
A)  50 bpm 
B)  90 bpm 
C)  143 bpm 
D)  154 bpm

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a long-term, irreversible effect of steroid use?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver damage 
B)  delayed closure of the growth plates of the long bones 
C)  severe acne 
D)  infertility 
A)  liver damage 
B)  delayed closure of the growth plates of the long bones 
C)  severe acne 
D)  infertility

Question 18

You are training for a marathon. What will be your primary fuel source when training and how should you tailor your diet accordingly?

Accepted Answer

When training for a marathon, long dista

Question 19

Creatine use is permitted by collegiate and professional sports organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Does lactic acid cause muscle fatigue and soreness?

Accepted Answer

For years it was assumed that lactic aci

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

Which of the following is FALSE concerning aerobic metabolism?

Which of the following is traditionally used to evaluate the level of intensity of aerobic activity?

The currency of energy for most cells in the body is ATP.

Which of the following is NOT one of the physiologic effects of regular physical activity?

An unexpected side effect of anorexia athletica is

Endurance training improves the muscle's ability to use lactic acid for energy during exercise.

Flexibility is defined as the ability to move a joint fluidly through its full range of motion.

Only 16% of Canadian schools were offering physical education classes in 2001.

List and define four components of fitness. For each component, give 2 examples of activities that one can do to achieve fitness.

According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults, muscle and bone strengthening activities should be performed at least ________ days per week.

The breakdown of glucose to provide quick energy to the body is called

Intensity of aerobic activities should be at least 110% of maximal heart rate.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about cool-down exercise after an exercise session?

Describe the benefit of evaporation in the cooling process.

How can athletes meet their energy demands throughout the day?

Ronald is a healthy, 40-year-old tax accountant who is sedentary. He would like to start an exercise program to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness. Which of the following heart rates (beats per minute) should Ronald maintain to achieve a moderate-intensity workout?

Which of the following is NOT a long-term, irreversible effect of steroid use?

You are training for a marathon. What will be your primary fuel source when training and how should you tailor your diet accordingly?

Creatine use is permitted by collegiate and professional sports organizations.

Does lactic acid cause muscle fatigue and soreness?

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Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

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cardiovascular Disease

diabetes

dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

disordered Eating

disorders Related to Specific Foods

the Fetal Environment: a Lasting Impression

fluid Imbalance

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obesity

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