Question 1

What condition may athletes develop from sweating profusely over a long period of time without replacing lost sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponocturia 
B)  hyponatremia 
C)  hypernatremia 
D)  hypochloridemia

Question 2

About how much of a person's available glycogen is used up within the first 20 minutes or so of moderate activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half

Question 3

To emphasize muscle endurance in weight training, you would combine less resistance lighter weights) with more repetitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

Accepted Answer

A)  The product has special work-enhancing powers. 
B)  Accurate research has been completed on the product. 
C)  The product is safe for athletes to consume. 
D)  The product's vitamin content is beneficial for athletes.

Question 5

Athletes who train exhaustively for endurance events may want to aim for a carbohydrate level in what range?

Accepted Answer

A)  50-70% 
B)  65-90% 
C)  65-75% 
D)  70-80%

Question 6

What impact do carbonated beverages have on an athlete during activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  They create fullness quickly. 
B)  They speed up the use of glycogen 
C)  They have a hazardous diuretic effect. 
D)  They enhance athletic performance.

Question 7

Describe the potential benefits versus adverse effects of caffeine use among athletes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What advice would you give to an athlete participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for four hours or more?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume plain water and salt tablets during the event. 
B)  Consume sports drinks and pretzels during the event. 
C)  Take electrolytes and salt tablets at the end of the event. 
D)  Consume salted nuts and water an hour before the event.

Question 9

A female athlete weighs 119 pounds before a race and 114 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume to replace losses from exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cup 
B)  3 cups 
C)  10 cups 
D)  13 cups

Question 10

Why should raw eggs be avoided in recipes for homemade shakes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are difficult for the body to digest. 
B)  They provide excessive cholesterol levels. 
C)  They contain high amounts of sodium. 
D)  They have bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

Question 11

Which of the following food items is a good dietary source of iron for vegetarian athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweet potato 
B)  pumpkin seeds 
C)  orange juice 
D)  low-fat milk

Question 12

As a general rule, endurance athletes should aim for an average intake of how many Calories per kilogram of body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  23 
B)  41 
C)  50 
D)  75

Question 13

Which of the following dietary strategies will help to maintain glucose concentrations for activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating carbohydrate-rich food within 2 hours of exercise 
B)  drinking plain water every 20 minutes during training 
C)  including a daily liquid protein supplement in the diet 
D)  adding a source of monounsaturated fat to a post-exercise meal

Question 14

Which of the following substances is a steroid alternative supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate HM
B)  
B)  tetrahydrogestrinone THG) 
C)  human growth hormone HGH) 
D)  dehydroepiandrosterone DHE
A)

Question 15

Losing what percentage of water is likely to result in a person collapsing?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  7%

Question 16

What is the name of the illegal drug that has been used to increase oxygen capacity in athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  guarana 
B)  spirulina 
C)  ephedra 
D)  epoetin

Question 17

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fat store can fuel approximately 2 hours of activity before running out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

Accepted Answer

A)  drink water every 20 minutes during the event 
B)  drink carbonated beverages before the event 
C)  restrict salt intake the day before the event 
D)  eat a salty food the last ½ hour of the event

Question 20

What is the name for the increase in strength and size that muscle cells and other tissues undergo in response to an overload of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertrophy 
B)  atrophy 
C)  hyperloading 
D)  hyperinsulinemia

Exam 10: Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

What condition may athletes develop from sweating profusely over a long period of time without replacing lost sodium?

About how much of a person's available glycogen is used up within the first 20 minutes or so of moderate activity?

To emphasize muscle endurance in weight training, you would combine less resistance lighter weights) with more repetitions.

What does the term "ergogenic" imply about a product?

Athletes who train exhaustively for endurance events may want to aim for a carbohydrate level in what range?

What impact do carbonated beverages have on an athlete during activity?

Describe the potential benefits versus adverse effects of caffeine use among athletes.

What advice would you give to an athlete participating in a strenuous world-class competition that lasts for four hours or more?

A female athlete weighs 119 pounds before a race and 114 pounds after the race. How much fluid should she consume to replace losses from exercising?

Why should raw eggs be avoided in recipes for homemade shakes?

Which of the following food items is a good dietary source of iron for vegetarian athletes?

As a general rule, endurance athletes should aim for an average intake of how many Calories per kilogram of body weight?

Which of the following dietary strategies will help to maintain glucose concentrations for activity?

Which of the following substances is a steroid alternative supplement?

Losing what percentage of water is likely to result in a person collapsing?

What is the name of the illegal drug that has been used to increase oxygen capacity in athletes?

Iron-deficiency anemia impairs physical performance because iron helps deliver the muscles' oxygen.

Fat store can fuel approximately 2 hours of activity before running out.

What should athletes do to prevent hyponatremia during prolonged sports events?

What is the name for the increase in strength and size that muscle cells and other tissues undergo in response to an overload of physical activity?