Question 1

Anorexia athletica is also known as anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In physical activity lasting less than one hour, the MOST appropriate fluid replacement is

Accepted Answer

A)  plain water. 
B)  orange juice. 
C)  Kool-Aid. 
D)  sports drinks. 
A)  plain water. 
B)  orange juice. 
C)  Kool-Aid. 
D)  sports drinks.

Question 3

Which of the following ergogenic aids has been banned in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  creatine 
B)  gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GH
B)  
C)  chromium 
D)  carnitine 
A)  creatine 
B)  gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GH
B)  
C)  chromium 
D)  carnitine

Question 4

Which of the following weekly routines most closely follows the FIT principle recommendations to improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  two sets of weight lifting 5-lb barbells twice a week 
B)  swimming 30 minutes twice a week at 64% max heart rate 
C)  full-range-motion yoga stretches (twice per stretch) twice a week 
D)  thirty-minute Pilates stretching class five mornings a week 
A)  two sets of weight lifting 5-lb barbells twice a week 
B)  swimming 30 minutes twice a week at 64% max heart rate 
C)  full-range-motion yoga stretches (twice per stretch) twice a week 
D)  thirty-minute Pilates stretching class five mornings a week

Question 5

The FIT principle is

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of fitness one should achieve according to one's age. 
B)  the principle that a good physical fitness program should be based on frequency, intensity, and time. 
C)  a method to determine your fitness level based on your target heart rate. 
D)  a method to determine fitness based on flexibility and muscle strength. 
A)  the level of fitness one should achieve according to one's age. 
B)  the principle that a good physical fitness program should be based on frequency, intensity, and time. 
C)  a method to determine your fitness level based on your target heart rate. 
D)  a method to determine fitness based on flexibility and muscle strength.

Question 6

Too much exercise without adequate rest can

Accepted Answer

A)  increase muscle mass. 
B)  decrease muscle mass. 
C)  decrease cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  increase cardiorespiratory endurance. 
A)  increase muscle mass. 
B)  decrease muscle mass. 
C)  decrease cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  increase cardiorespiratory endurance.

Question 7

Amino acids are the primary fuel source utilized in both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following individuals does NOT need to have a medical evaluation before beginning an exercise regimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jack, a 65-year-old man with diabetes 
B)  Betty, a 55-year-old woman who is healthy but inactive 
C)  Frank, a 45-year-old man who is healthy but inactive 
D)  Dinitra, a healthy, active 35-year-old-woman 
A)  Jack, a 65-year-old man with diabetes 
B)  Betty, a 55-year-old woman who is healthy but inactive 
C)  Frank, a 45-year-old man who is healthy but inactive 
D)  Dinitra, a healthy, active 35-year-old-woman

Question 9

The major fuel source used by the working muscle during long-duration physical activity is

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  glucose. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  glucose.

Question 10

After completing an exercise session, adequate hydration in an athlete is BEST determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of fatigue and soreness in the muscles. 
B)  urine that is light yellow in color. 
C)  no sweat production. 
D)  absence of leg cramps. 
A)  lack of fatigue and soreness in the muscles. 
B)  urine that is light yellow in color. 
C)  no sweat production. 
D)  absence of leg cramps.

Question 11

In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading NOT be beneficial?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight lifting 
B)  distance swimming 
C)  cross-country skiing 
D)  marathon 
A)  weight lifting 
B)  distance swimming 
C)  cross-country skiing 
D)  marathon

Question 12

Define the following terms: physical activity; leisure-time physical activity; and exercise.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity: Any movement produced

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

Anorexia athletica is also known as anorexia nervosa.

In physical activity lasting less than one hour, the MOST appropriate fluid replacement is

Which of the following ergogenic aids has been banned in Canada?

Which of the following weekly routines most closely follows the FIT principle recommendations to improve flexibility?

The FIT principle is

Too much exercise without adequate rest can

Amino acids are the primary fuel source utilized in both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

Which of the following individuals does NOT need to have a medical evaluation before beginning an exercise regimen?

The major fuel source used by the working muscle during long-duration physical activity is

After completing an exercise session, adequate hydration in an athlete is BEST determined by

In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading NOT be beneficial?

Define the following terms: physical activity; leisure-time physical activity; and exercise.

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