Question 1

Which of the following is true about fatty acid usage for energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Energy is released from fatty acids anaerobically.
B)   Energy is released from fatty acids in a process called lipogenesis.
C)   Gram for gram, fatty acids provide more than twice as much energy as glucose.
D)   Fatty acids are useful for intense exercise.

Question 2

To help maintain adequate glycogen stores, an endurance athlete should eat

Accepted Answer

A)   broccoli and cheese soup.
B)   bagels and oranges.
C)   peanut butter and apples.
D)   tuna sandwich and milk.

Question 3

Which of the following supposedly speeds the removal of lactic acid from contracting muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caffeine
B)   Growth hormone
C)   Phosphate loading
D)   Bicarbonate loading

Question 4

According to sports nutrition experts, the daily protein intake for a muscle-building athlete to maintain current fitness and strength should be _____ grams per kilogram body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   0.6 to 0.8
B)   0.8 to 1.0
C)   1.0 to 1.2
D)   1.5 to 1.7

Question 5

A good sports drink contains

Accepted Answer

A)   electrolyte minerals.
B)   at least 10% carbohydrate.
C)   caffeine.
D)   branched-chain amino acids.

Question 6

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with the descriptions...

Question 7

The FITT Principle describes

Accepted Answer

A)   the benefits of incorporating regular, moderate physical activity into one's lifestyle.
B)   a method of determining the intensity of exercise.
C)   the aspects to consider when designing a sound fitness program.
D)   the fluid needs of athletes before, during, and after a workout.

Question 8

What is the name of the high-energy compound that cells use directly to fuel other chemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adenosine triphosphate
B)   Glucose
C)   Amino acids
D)   Fatty acids A

Question 9

A meal representative of what an endurance athlete should eat 2 to 4 hours before an event is

Accepted Answer

A)   steak, eggs, milk, and hash browns.
B)   a turkey sandwich, cottage cheese, milk, and a chocolate bar.
C)   two scrambled eggs, a bran muffin, an apple, and orange juice.
D)   spaghetti with sauce, green beans, and low-fat milk.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the protein intake for athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most athletes must take protein supplements to get enough protein.
B)   Bodybuilders need more protein than elite endurance athletes.
C)   Amino acid supplements are a better way to deliver amino acids because they do not need to be digested.
D)   Most athletes eating a variety of foods will easily meet their protein needs.

Question 11

The use of sports drinks is critical for activities lasting

Accepted Answer

A)   5 to 60 seconds.
B)   1 to 5 minutes.
C)   30 minutes.
D)   60 minutes or longer.

Question 12

Don is attempting to build muscle mass for his first body-building competition. According to sports nutrition experts, he should be eating _______________ grams per kilogram of body weight of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   1.5 to 1.7
B)   2.0 or more
C)   1.0 to 1.2
D)   0.8 to 1.0

Question 13

Triathletes and marathoners may need up to ______ grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight per day to prevent chronic fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   10
C)   15
D)   20

Question 14

For aerobic glucose breakdown to take place, two- and three-carbon fragments must enter which cell organelle to be metabolized into carbon dioxide and water?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nucleus
B)   Mitochondrion
C)   Golgi body
D)   Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 15

Most of the time, ______ contribute(s)  less than 5% to the body's general energy needs. However, during endurance exercise, it can supply as much as 15%.

Accepted Answer

A)   amino acids
B)   thiamin
C)   glucose
D)   fatty acids

Question 16

A free-weight workout that includes 8 to 10 different exercises performed for many repetitions with low resistance is designed mainly to enhance

Accepted Answer

A)   muscular endurance.
B)   muscular power.
C)   range of motion.
D)   muscular strength.

Question 17

Athletes who consume adequate carbohydrates experience all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   reduced risk of chronic fatigue.
B)   adequate liver glycogen stores.
C)   increased body fat.
D)   adequate muscle glycogen stores.

Question 18

Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

Accepted Answer

A)   up to 30 seconds.
B)   30 seconds to 1 minute.
C)   1 to 2 minutes.
D)   2 minutes to 4 hours. D

Question 19

Neil is a football player. We can tell whether he is getting enough calories by all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   determining his body fat level.
B)   seeing if his body fat is about 5 percent to 18 percent.
C)   monitoring weight changes on a weekly basis.
D)   weighing him before and after football practice.

Question 20

Which of the following ergogenic aids may cause anxiety and insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caffeine
B)   Growth hormone
C)   Phosphate loading
D)   Bicarbonate loading A

Exam 10: Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Which of the following is true about fatty acid usage for energy?

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To help maintain adequate glycogen stores, an endurance athlete should eat

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Which of the following supposedly speeds the removal of lactic acid from contracting muscles?

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According to sports nutrition experts, the daily protein intake for a muscle-building athlete to maintain current fitness and strength should be _____ grams per kilogram body weight.

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A good sports drink contains

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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The FITT Principle describes

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What is the name of the high-energy compound that cells use directly to fuel other chemical reactions?

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A meal representative of what an endurance athlete should eat 2 to 4 hours before an event is

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Which of the following is true about the protein intake for athletes?

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The use of sports drinks is critical for activities lasting

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Don is attempting to build muscle mass for his first body-building competition. According to sports nutrition experts, he should be eating _______________ grams per kilogram of body weight of protein per day.

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Triathletes and marathoners may need up to ______ grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight per day to prevent chronic fatigue.

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For aerobic glucose breakdown to take place, two- and three-carbon fragments must enter which cell organelle to be metabolized into carbon dioxide and water?

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Most of the time, ______ contribute(s) less than 5% to the body's general energy needs. However, during endurance exercise, it can supply as much as 15%.

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A free-weight workout that includes 8 to 10 different exercises performed for many repetitions with low resistance is designed mainly to enhance

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Athletes who consume adequate carbohydrates experience all of the following EXCEPT

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Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting

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Neil is a football player. We can tell whether he is getting enough calories by all the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following ergogenic aids may cause anxiety and insomnia?

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