Question 1

Dietary fat recommendations for active people are greater than for the average adult population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following supplements has been shown to improve athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  vitamin C
C)  vitamin E
D)  None of these answers is correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Taking in too much water without sufficient electrolytes can result in hyponatremia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In developing a physical fitness program, it is very important to ensure that the activities are enjoyable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Drinking beer after a workout is a good way to rehydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct definition for muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to sustain prolonged exercise
B)  ability to produce force for a brief period of time
C)  ability to exert force over a long period of time
D)  ability of a joint to move freely through a full range of motionE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Endurance training increases your body's utilization of fat for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is stored in muscles to replenish ATP stores?

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone
B)  caffeine
C)  creatine
D)  erythropoietinE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Once your muscles and liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  fat.
B)  starch.
C)  protein.
D)  insulin.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

All of the following are correct about sports drinks except that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are appropriate when activity lasts longer than 60 minutes.
B)  they promote rehydration because they taste good.
C)  they promote dental health.
D)  they contain about 60 calories per cup.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Juan thinks that he needs substantially more protein than nonexercisers because he plays tennis for his college team. What would you tell him regarding his protein needs?

Accepted Answer

The RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kil...

Question 12

Shoshana wants to maintain her weight, and her friend Terri tells her that the best way to do this is to participate in approximately _ _ minutes of moderate- to vigorous- intensity activity on days of the week.

Accepted Answer

A)  40; 4
B)  30; 7
C)  20; 3
D)  60; mostE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

What is the progressive overload principle?

Accepted Answer

It is a means of challenging t...

Question 14

An electrolyte imbalance can cause heat cramps, as well as nausea and edema in hands and feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The amount of weight lost during one exercise session is mainly due to

Accepted Answer

A)  fat loss.
B)  muscle density.
C)  losses in water.
D)  vitamins and minerals.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The main nutrient needed to promote muscle growth and recovery is

Accepted Answer

A)  protein.
B)  fat.
C)  carbohydrate.
D)  vitamins.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Dietary supplements are strictly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and are safe when taken as directed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The benefits of physical activity include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  improved sleep.
B)  an improved immune system.
C)  decreased HDL.
D)  the reduced risk of chronic diseases.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which nutrients contribute most of the energy needed for physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate and vitamins
B)  vitamins and protein
C)  protein and fat
D)  fat and carbohydrateE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Timing the foods you eat around exercise has a significant impact on energy levels and recovery time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Nutrition and Fitness

An electrolyte imbalance can cause heat cramps, as well as nausea and edema in hands and feet.

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Dietary fat recommendations for active people are greater than for the average adult population.

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Once your muscles and liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of

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Timing the foods you eat around exercise has a significant impact on energy levels and recovery time.

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The amount of weight lost during one exercise session is mainly due to

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All of the following are correct about sports drinks except that

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The main nutrient needed to promote muscle growth and recovery is

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Which of the following supplements has been shown to improve athletic performance?

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What is the progressive overload principle?

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Endurance training increases your body's utilization of fat for energy.

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Drinking beer after a workout is a good way to rehydrate.

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Dietary supplements are strictly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and are safe when taken as directed.

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Juan thinks that he needs substantially more protein than nonexercisers because he plays tennis for his college team. What would you tell him regarding his protein needs?

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Which of the following is stored in muscles to replenish ATP stores?

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Which of the following is the correct definition for muscular endurance?

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Which nutrients contribute most of the energy needed for physical activity?

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The benefits of physical activity include all of the following except

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Shoshana wants to maintain her weight, and her friend Terri tells her that the best way to do this is to participate in approximately _ _ minutes of moderate- to vigorous- intensity activity on days of the week.

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In developing a physical fitness program, it is very important to ensure that the activities are enjoyable.

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Taking in too much water without sufficient electrolytes can result in hyponatremia.

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