Nutrition Chapter 14

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of caffeine use in physical activity?
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It slows depletion of muscle glycogen
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According to several recognized health organizations, about how many grams of protein per day are recommended for a male, 70-kg strength athlete?
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112
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Which of the following is a characteristic of sodium in athletes?
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There is a direct correlation between heat-induced cramps and the amount of sodium lost in the sweat
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In the endurance athlete, the first priority of nutrient repletion should be
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Fluids
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What nutrient is important in the transport of oxygen in blood and in muscle tissue and in energy transformation reactions?
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Iron
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Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?
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It stimulates fatty acid release
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The first sign of dehydration is typically
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fatigue
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In weight training, muscle strength can best be emphasized by combining a
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low number of repetitions with heavy weight.
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Which of the following is a feature of protein nutrition in physical activity?
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Protein is not a major fuel for physical activity
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What is the predominant fuel used by muscle cells during low- or moderate-intensity activity?
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Fat
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of caffeine use in physical activity?
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It slows depletion of muscle glycogen
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A person engaging in exercise at a moderate level should walk at a speed of one mile per
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quarter hour
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All of the following are characteristics of heat stroke except
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it is rarely fatal
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Mary is 15 years old and has just joined her high school swim team. After the first three months of training and competing, her coach sends the team for mandatory physical examinations and routine blood tests. When Mary got home, she told her mom that she has sports anemia. Why shouldn't Mary begin taking iron supplements as a way to treat this condition?
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The anemia is not correctable by extra iron intake
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Which of the following best exemplifies an activity that promotes flexibility?
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Yoga
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For most physically active people, all of the following are valid reasons for consuming sports drinks except
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they are better than water at preventing sodium depletion
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Sports drinks begin to provide an advantage over plain water for athletes when their exercise periods first exceed
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60 min
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About how many kcal are supplied by 8 oz of the typical sports drink?
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50-100
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Which of the following is a characteristic of sports anemia?
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It is a temporary condition requiring no treatment
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A person engaged in physically active work in hot, humid weather and who wears a rubber suit to promote weight loss is at high risk of experiencing
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heat stroke
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During physical performance, what is the role of creatine phosphate?
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Transfer of energy to make ATP
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What is the minimum amount of fluid that an athlete should drink for each pound of body weight lost during an activity?
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1/2 liter
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What percentage of U.S. adults lives a completely sedentary lifestyle?
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20 / 13?
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Pat has gained about 20 pounds in the past 5 years and has come to you for help with a diet and exercise regimen. In order to promote optimal fat loss through exercise, in which of the following activities should Pat participate?
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Low- to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise like hiking
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Which of the following is a role for diet in physical activity?
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Diets lacking in carbohydrates lead to increased amino acid utilization for fuel
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Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?
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What nutrient becomes depleted most rapidly during physical exercise?
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Water
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Which of the following is a feature of physical activity recommendations?
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The same level of effectiveness can be achieved by dividing the activity in shorter sessions throughout the day
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The duration of exercise warm-up and cool-down periods should be
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5-10 minutes each
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Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition in athletes?
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Iron losses occur from accelerated destruction of fragile, older blood cells
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For optimal performance, the athlete's pre-competition meal may include all of the following except
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beans
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When a marathon runner experiences the phenomenon known as "hitting the wall," what nutrient is most likely depleted?
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protein
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Which of the following is a feature of creatine supplementation in athletes?
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It may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters
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Which of the following should be a component of a healthy diet for athletes?
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Protein powders
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Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to rehydrate?
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Salt tablets and tap water
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For optimal performance of endurance athletes, sports nutritionists recommend approximately how much dietary fat energy?
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20-35%
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The recommended amount of dietary carbohydrate (g/kg body weight) for an athlete training for a marathon is approximately
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8
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Which of the following diets promotes superior physical performance in athletes?
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High-carbohydrate diet
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Chris has been competing all day in a track competition and is now ready for the 100-meter dash. Although he feels tired, which of the following high-energy muscle compounds can he rely on for quick energy in this event?
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Creatine phosphate
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What is the chief adverse effect from drinking a carbonated beverage before engaging in athletic activity?
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The bubbles induce feelings of fullness quickly and so limit fluid intake
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All of the following are acceptable definitions of the term fitness except
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the ability to maintain a normal body composition and remain free of injury while performing strenuous physical tasks
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Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by
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putting a demand on muscles repeatedly by making them work harder
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The optimal carbohydrate concentration of sports drinks for the endurance athlete is
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6-8%
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The components of fitness include all of the following except
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bone fragility
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What should be the composition of the last (pregame) meal before an athletic event?
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High-carbohydrate, low-fiber, providing 300 to 800 kcal
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In the average person, the amount of stored glycogen represents how many kcal?
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2000
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During a physical activity, what hormone signals the fat cells to begin releasing their fatty acids?
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Epinephrine
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Which of the following is a feature of caffeine use in physical activity?
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College and national competitions prohibit the use of caffeine in amounts greater than that present in 5 cups of coffee when consumed within a few hours before testing
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Your friend Bob, who engages in endurance exercise throughout the week, is concerned that his protein intake is inadequate and asks what type of protein supplement he should take. You assure him that
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he most likely already gets more protein from his regular diet than he needs, even for endurance activity
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Substantial health benefits may be achieved by engaging in a moderately intense level of exercise at a frequency of at least
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2.5 hours/week
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What dietary nutrients are most effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations?
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Carbohydrates
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How can water loss from the body be quickly estimated at the end of a physical activity?
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Take the difference in body weight (lbs) before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss
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What is the recommended composition of the postgame meal of the athlete?
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High-carbohydrate
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In training to run in your state marathon this summer, you want to determine how much fluid to drink during training sessions. Your weight at the beginning of every training session is 150 pounds. At the end of every training session you weigh 146 pounds. How many cups of fluid are necessary replenish these losses?
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8
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If a person's maximum heart rate is 220 beats/min, what is the safe maximum heart rate during vigorous exercise?
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198
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Which of the following is a feature of chromium in physical performance?
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Most recent studies on chromium picolinate supplementation show no favorable effects on strength or lean body mass
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In the immediate postexercise period, what type of diet enhances muscle protein synthesis?
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Carbohydrate plus protein
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What type of meal and time of its ingestion promote the most rapid repletion of glycogen stores after physical activity?
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High-carbohydrate meal taken within 15 minutes
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In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by combining a
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high number of repetitions with lighter weight
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All of the following are categorized as fitness strength activities except
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kickboxing
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Which of the following are features of physical activity and exercise?
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Exercise, but not physical activity, is thought to be vigorous, structured, and planned
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What type of meal & time of its ingestion promote the most rapid repletion of glycogen stores after physial activity?
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High-carbohydrate meal taken within 15 minutes
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What may, in part, account for the reduced risk of gallbladder disease in women who engage in regular physical activity?
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Reduction of blood lipids or Alteration of hormonal profile
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A person engaged in an endurance event has lost two liters of body water by sweating. What would be the approximate energy loss from the evaporation of the sweat?
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1200 kcal
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Physical performance is noticeably affected when body water loss first reaches
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2%
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Which of the following is a sure sign that muscles are using their maximum amount of energy from fat?
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Breathing is easy
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During the first 20 minutes of moderate exercise, the body uses about
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20% of the available glycogen
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What type of chemicals are DHEA & androsterndione?
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Hormones
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Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of
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sodium
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Which of the following is NOT derived directly from cardiorespiratory conditioning?
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Increased flexibility
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All of the following are features of endurance athletes and sodium EXCEPT
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they can easily replace sodium loss by consuming conventional sports drinks during the event.
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Which of the following is a benefit of glucose polymer sports drinks as compared with sugar-containing drinks?
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They attract less water in the GI tract and thus allow more water to remain in circulation
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Which of the following is a characteristic of oxygenated water use in athletes?
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The oxygen in the water is without benefit
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A tissue deprived of an oxygen supply during exercise would develop an accumulation of
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lactate
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What high-energy compound acts as a reservoir of energy for the maintenance of a steady supply of ATP?
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Creatine phosphate
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Which of the following is a characteristic of sodium in athletes?
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There is a direct correlation between heat-induced cramps and the amount of sodium lost in the sweat
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Which of the following is an effect of exercise on protein metabolism?
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Protein synthesis is inhibited during exercise
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What would be the minimum amount of body water loss necessary to bring about a reduction in work capacity of an average 165-pound individual?
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1 1/2 liters
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Which of the following is the most significant rationale for eliminating alcohol intake in athletic performance?
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It is not metabolized in muscle
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What is the usual fate of muscle glycogen during exercise?
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Utilized as a fuel within the muscle cells only
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For maximum benefits, cardiorespiratory endurance episodes should be sustained for at least
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20 minutes.
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Which of the following is an example of a resistance training activity?
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Lifting free weights
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Results of research studying carnitine supplementation as an ergogenic aid showed that it
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does not seem to increase fat oxidation
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Which of the following would be the best choice for physically active people who need to replace lost fluids?
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cool water
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For female endurance athletes, about how much more protein above the RDA is recommended by recognized health organizations?
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50-75%
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Which of the following is a feature of vitamin E supplementation and physical activity?
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Some studies show that vitamin E in high doses seems to protect against exercise-induced oxidative stress whereas others show the opposite
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According to several recognized health organizations, about how many grams of protein per day are recommended for a female, 50-kg marathon runner?
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60-70
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Which of the following is a characteristic of fuel use by muscles?
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muscles always use a mixture of fuels at rest or during physical activity
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A common side effect of chronic creatine supplementation is
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weight gain
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What cellular organelles are responsible for producing ATP aerobically?
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Mitochondria
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Which of the following is least likely to affect the size of the body's glycogen stores?
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Type of supplements taken
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Which of the following represents current knowledge of the role of vitamin and mineral supplements in physical performance?
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They may be beneficial for athletes who struggle to meet their energy requirements
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The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as
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cardiorespiratory conditioning.
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A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of
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hypertrophy
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A person's "VO2 max" is the maximum
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rate of oxygen consumption.
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The volume of blood ejected by the heart each minute is known as the
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cardiac output
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What is muscle atrophy?
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Loss of muscle size and strength
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What is the Cori cycle?
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A process in the liver that regenerates glucose from lactate released by muscles
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What is the name of the biochemical pathway describing the conversion of lactate to glucose?
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Cori cycle
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What substance contains the chemical energy that drives immediate muscle contraction?
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ATP
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What type of chemicals are DHEA and androstendione?
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Hormones
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Which of the following describes fat utilization during physical activity?
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Fat represents the major fuel source during sustained, moderate activity
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Which of the following ergogenic aids increases the risk for acromegaly?
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Growth hormone
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Which of the following is a characteristic of glycogen synthesis after a bout of strenuous training?
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Glycogen repletion is enhanced most by eating foods with a high glycemic index
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Which of the following is a characteristic of human growth hormone use in athletes?
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Excessive use shortens life span
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Which of the following is a feature of specific ergogenic aids?
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Contain nutrients or nutritional substances in quantities much greater than the RDA or that found in food. Produce a pseudo Pharmacological (druglike) effect that may improve performance. Are often not scientifically tested or proven to enhance performance. Are often promoted by anecdotal evidence or testimonials from famous athletes. Are very fashionable and can often be regarded as a fad. Are usually very expensive.
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Which of the following is a feature of sports anemia?
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It is not a true iron-deficiency anemia
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Which of the following is a feature of water metabolism during exercise?
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Sweat losses can exceed the capacity of the GI tract to absorb water resulting in some degree of dehydration
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Which of the following is generally not associated with a regular program of physical fitness?
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Reduced bone density
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Which of the following substances increases in muscles during intense exercise?
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Lactate
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All of the following are acceptable definitions of the term fitness EXCEPT
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the ability to maintain a normal body composition and remain free of injury while performing strenuous physical tasks.
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The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as
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cardiorespiratory conditioning
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What cellular organelles are responsible for producing ATP aerobically?
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Mitochondria
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What is the recommended composition of the postgame meal of the athlete?
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High-carbohydrate
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Which of the following is a feature of androstenedione use in athletes?
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It is a dangerous alternative to anabolic steroid use.
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Which of the following is a feature of water metabolism during exercise?
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Sweat losses can exceed the capacity of the GI tract to absorb water, resulting in some degree of dehydration
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If muscle work is anaerobic, which of the following cannot serve as fuel?
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Fat
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What nutrient deficiency during pregnancy may give rise to a child with cretinism?
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Iodine
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What minimum amount of body water loss (as a percentage of body weight) is likely to cause a person to collapse?
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7
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Which of the following components of training define(s) the progressive overload principle?
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Intensity, Frequency, duration
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of vitamin E in people who engage in regular high-intensity physical activity?
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The benefits of vitamin E supplements on performance occur from immediate intake right before the event
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Physical fitness may be achieved by engaging in a moderately intense level of exercise at a frequency of at least
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Which of the following is a characteristic of protein use in physical activity?
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Protein contributes up to 10% of total fuel used, which is similar to the resting state
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The appearance of confusion and clumsiness in a person engaged in outdoor sports activities may be an early sign of
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hypothermia.
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Which of the following is a feature of enhanced waters for physical activity?
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They usually contain less carbohydrate and electrolytes than typical sports drinks