Deck 9: Guidelines for Designing a Healthy and Competitive Diet

Question 1

The condition of insulin resistance is associated with all of the following except

A) high blood glucose levels
B) overweight or high body fat content
C) low blood insulin levels
D) high blood insulin levels

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the role of estrogen and gender differences in substrate utilization?

A) Estrogen stimulates muscle glycogen and blood glucose utilization
B) Estrogen inhibits lipolysis and fat utilization
C) Women are more capable of using fat as a fuel than men during exercise
D) Women with pregnancy have a high risk of developing hypoglycemia

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The term "metabolic inflexibility" means an inability to switch easily

A) between carbohydrate and protein utilization
B) between carbohydrate and fat utilization
C) between fat and protein utilization
D) between glucose and glycogen utilization

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A reduction in lean body mass seen in elderly has led to many metabolic changes that are considered undesirable. These changes include all of the following except

A) a reduction in mitochondrial content
B) an increase in insulin sensitivity
C) a reduction in glucose tolerance
D) an increase in fat storage