Chapters 11 & 12

Which of the following BEST describes exercise? any movement produced by muscles that increases energy expenditure ability to move a joint fluidly through the complete range of motion leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured maximal force or tension level that can be produced by a muscle group

In which of the following types of exercise would creatine phosphate (CP) be an important source of energy? sprinting in a 100-meter race running a 10-kilometer road race playing in a football game biking up a mountain

Which of the following is NOT one of the physiological effects of regular physical activity? enhances the action of insulin decreases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol improves sleep patterns enhances gastric motility

In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading NOT be beneficial? weight lifting distance swimming marathons cross-country skiing

Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness. Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal? yoga four times a week swimming three times a week weight lifting every other day resistance training three times a week

What is meant by the overload principle? improving fitness by placing extra physical demand on the body stretching a muscle group beyond the joint's healthy range of motion complete depletion of the body's glycogen subjecting the body to inappropriately high stress

Which of the following is NOT recommended to ensure adequate hydration after completing an exercise session? Consume fluids with a mix of water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes. Drink a caffeinated carbonated beverage to restore electrolytes. Drink at least 3 cups of fluid per pound of body weight lost. Consume 125-150% of fluid lost during exercise.

Due to the high cost, physical education programs are no longer mandated in schools throughout the United States. True False

The target intensity for flexibility is to stretch through a joint's full range of motion. True False

The amount of ATP stored in muscles is unlimited. True False

The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from intense exercise. True False

Carbohydrate loading is effective for most athletes and poses no disadvantages. True False

Substances used to improve overall exercise and athletic performance are known as ergogenic aids. pantothenic aids. ATP-enhancers. pyruvates.

Which of the following ergogenic aids is illegal in the United States? anabolic steroids creatine chromium carnitine

Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has been shown to increase the use of fat as a fuel source. increase muscle flexibility and strength. increase the transport of amino acids to exercising muscle. regenerate ATP for energy.

An ergogenic aid's patent granted by the U.S. government proves the product's effectiveness. True False

Anabolic steroid use can cause shriveled testicles, enlarged breast tissue, and other signs of "feminization" in men. True False

Creatine use enhances an athlete's ability to perform sprints in swimming, running, and cycling. True False

Research has shown that supplements containing both ephedra and caffeine can help prolong the time that it takes an athlete to become exhausted during a workout. True False

Ephedra has been shown to reduce weight and body fat in athletes but not in sedentary people. True False

A body weight that exceeds 100% of the normal standard for a given height is called overweight. morbid obesity. obesity. severe obesity.

Lance would like to lose two pounds a week. If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change, how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal? 2,500 3,200 3,700 2,000

The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kilocalories are there in two cups of this cereal? 162 324 256 187

Which of the following is LEAST likely to promote healthy increases in muscle mass? adequate caloric intake protein from high-quality food sources resistance training amino acid and protein supplements

The thrifty gene theory suggests that our adult weight is genetically determined by our weight at birth. some people possess a gene that causes them to expend less energy than other people. adult body weight is determined by the weight of our parents. our bodies are designed to maintain weight within a narrow range.

Serena is 5'8" tall and weighs 180 pounds. Serena's BMI indicates that she is overweight. obese. at a healthy weight. underweight.

The use of stimulants for weight loss is dangerous because the stimulants can cause iron-deficiency anemia. cause hypercalcemia. lead to dangerous losses of calcium. increase heart rate and blood pressure.

BMI is a measurement used to determine a person's body composition. True False

Oversecretion of the hormone leptin will result in weight gain. True False

A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates an increased risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. True False

The Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Dietary Modification Trail studied the effects of a very low-fat diet on women aged 21 to 49. True False

Lower-body obesity significantly increases one's risk for chronic disease. True False

Because minerals and vitamins have no energy value, they can be disregarded when calculating a day's total energy intake. True False

Which of the following MOST accurately describes disordered eating? any disorder in which one attempts to reduce one's body weight below a healthy range general term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors a psychiatric condition that requires a physician's diagnosis any condition in which one's eating behavior changes more than six times per year

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of bulimia nervosa? restrictive eating pattern episodes of extreme overeating followed by purging fasting self-starvation

Which of the following family characteristics is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa? angry and disruptive family environment high levels of anxiety rigid family structure inflexibility and rigid standards

An eating disorder is a psychiatric condition. True False

If your sibling has or has had an eating disorder, it places you at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder. True False

More women die from anorexia nervosa than die from bulimia nervosa. True False

Individuals suffering from binge-eating disorder and night-eating syndrome are often overweight or obese. True False

What are the four components of physical fitness?

What does the FITT principle stand for?

What is creatine phosphate (CP)?