Question 1

According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,an endurance athlete who weighs 85 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  112
B)  82
C)  92
D)  102

Question 2

Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate meal for an athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fried chicken breast
B)  Cheese sticks
C)  Sausage pizza
D)  Pasta with fresh vegetables

Question 3

According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bee pollen
B)  Branched-chain amino acids
C)  DHEA
D)  Gamma hydroxybutyric acid

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-fat diets are generally recommended for competitive athletes.
B)  Athletes can benefit from consuming sports drinks during prolonged physical exertion.
C)  During vigorous physical activity that lasts more than 60 minutes,glycogen in muscles tends to increase.
D)  While engaging in vigorous physical activities,athletes should consume fruit drinks and sugar-sweetened soft drinks to meet their carbohydrate needs.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dehydration can result in declines in an athlete's strength and endurance.
B)  A person suffering from heat cramps typically has a body temperature of 105º F or higher.
C)  Heat cramps are a life-threatening illness that requires emergency treatment.
D)  Heat cramps are a unique type of muscle spasms that occur along the digestive tract during exercise.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human cells produce carbon dioxide as they metabolize macronutrients for energy.
B)  After pyruvate enters the nucleus,it is broken down to release ATP.
C)  Oxidation of macronutrients to release energy is an anabolic process.
D)  Most of the energy released during catabolism is captured in ATP.

Question 7

Curtis is a competitive athlete who weighs 85 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  510 to 850
B)  620 to 900
C)  820 to 1000
D)  735 to 950 A

Question 8

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance) exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Static stretching
B)  Push-ups
C)  Stair stepping
D)  Cycling

Question 9

Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  pernicious anemia.
B)  type 1 diabetes.
C)  hemochromatosis.
D)  colon cancer.

Question 10

The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen.
B)  phosphocreatine.
C)  cholesterol.
D)  ATP.

Question 11

To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much fat to his diet,Devon can eat

Accepted Answer

A)  cheese.
B)  pretzels.
C)  peanut butter.
D)  doughnuts.

Question 12

Which of the following physical activities is not aerobic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cycling
B)  Running
C)  Cross country skiing
D)  Driving D

Question 13

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low blood pressure
B)  Macular degeneration
C)  Urinary tract infections
D)  Sleep disturbances

Question 14

Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a flexibility exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cycling
B)  Push-ups
C)  Stair stepping
D)  Static stretching

Question 15

Muscles store ____,the immediate source of glucose for contracting muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP
B)  glycogen
C)  fatty acids
D)  alanine

Question 16

Alicia's goal is to become a world-class endurance athlete.She trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.She weighs 60 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories she needs to consume daily to maintain her body weight while in training?

Accepted Answer

A)  3700
B)  4700
C)  5700
D)  2700

Question 17

Stefan is a healthy man who is 26 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  83 to 124 bpm
B)  110 to 134 bpm
C)  72 to 115 bpm
D)  97 to 136 bpm D

Question 18

Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low blood pressure
B)  Chronic cough
C)  Macular degeneration
D)  Aggressive behavior

Question 19

What is physical fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to perform moderate- to vigorous physical activity without becoming excessively tired.
B)  The ability to engage in high-intensity workouts by reaching one's maximum heart rate within 5 minutes of beginning the exertion.
C)  The ability to maintain maximum heart rate for 10 minutes,without warming up.
D)  The ability to move joints beyond their normal range of motion.

Question 20

Physical fitness is the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  perform moderate- to vigorous physical activity without becoming excessively tired.
B)  engage in high-intensity workouts by reaching one's maximum heart rate within 5 minutes of beginning the exertion.
C)  move joints beyond their normal range of motion.
D)  maintain maximum heart rate for 10 minutes,without warming up.

Exam 11: Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

According to the joint recommendations of an expert group that included the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,an endurance athlete who weighs 85 kg should consume at least _____ g of protein daily.

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Which of the following foods would be a nutritious low-fat,high-carbohydrate meal for an athlete?

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According to scientific evidence,which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Curtis is a competitive athlete who weighs 85 kg.He would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his weight and glycogen stores during training and competition.According to expert recommendations,he should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

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Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a strength (resistance) exercise?

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Including exercise in your daily routine can reduce your risk of

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The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down

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To boost his complex carbohydrate intake without adding much fat to his diet,Devon can eat

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Which of the following physical activities is not aerobic?

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Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

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Michelle's weekly exercise program includes stair stepping,static stretching,cycling,and push-ups.Which of these activities is generally classified as a flexibility exercise?

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Muscles store ____,the immediate source of glucose for contracting muscles.

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Alicia's goal is to become a world-class endurance athlete.She trains aerobically for at least 90 minutes daily.She weighs 60 kg.Based on this information,what is the minimum number of kilocalories she needs to consume daily to maintain her body weight while in training?

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Stefan is a healthy man who is 26 years of age.Using this information,calculate his approximate target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity physical activity.

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Which of the following conditions is often associated with the abuse of anabolic steroids?

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What is physical fitness?

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Physical fitness is the ability to

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