Question 1

What fuel is required for anaerobic activity?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) amino acids 
C) atty acids 
D) proteins

Question 2

Why are female vegetarian athletes particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which term refers to 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

Question 4

About how much fluid per hour can the digestive system absorb?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.0 litres 
B) 2.0 litres 
C) 3.0 litres 
D) 4.0 litres

Question 5

Most athletes probably need somewhat more protein than sedentary people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What do muscles gain in response to the overload of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) endurance 
B) flexibility 
C) size 
D) aerobic capacity

Question 7

Which substance helps to transfer fatty acids across the membrane that encases the cell's mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A) carnitine 
B) creatine 
C) chromium 
D) caffeine

Question 8

Which nutrient fuels physical activity to a smaller extent?

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose 
B) amino acids 
C) fatty acids 
D) stored glycogen

Question 9

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 10

On average, people who regularly engage in physical activity live longer than those who are physically inactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify the characteristics and benefits of cardiorespiratory endurance.

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Question 12

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 13

If a muscle is fit, what substance will it draw more of from the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) glucose 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) oxygen 
D) nitrogen

Question 14

In 2014, approximately what percentage of Canadians over the age of 12 were at least moderately active?

Accepted Answer

A) 27 
B) 54 
C) 65 
D) 88

Question 15

Which of the following groups is most at risk for iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) male power athletes 
B) male teenage athletes 
C) older endurance athletes 
D) young female athletes

Question 16

What are the four strategies that can help maintain blood glucose to support sports performance for endurance athletes?

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Question 17

Which beverage is best for replacing fluids during exercise lasting 30-40 minutes at moderate intensity?

Accepted Answer

A) plain water 
B) fruit juice 
C) a salt solution 
D) cola drink

Question 18

Which hormone flows into the bloodstream to signal the liver and fat cells to liberate their stored energy nutrients when physical activity continues beyond the first few minutes?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) thyroxine 
C) grehlin 
D) insulin

Question 19

Which of the following activities is considered vigorous intensity?

Accepted Answer

A) weightlifting 
B) casual bike riding 
C) brisk walking 
D) cross-country skiing

Question 20

What colour is the urine of an adequately hydrated person?

Accepted Answer

A) amber, like apple juice 
B) light brown, like iced tea 
C) yellow, like pale lemonade 
D) clear, like water

Exam 10: Performance Nutrition