Question 1

The best way to determine if an athlete is consuming adequate kilocalories is to

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A)   evaluate the color of urine.
B)   track changes in weight over time.
C)   measure serum triglycerides.
D)   compare dietary intake to calculated EER.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following supplies energy for quick bursts of intense activity lasting up to 10 seconds?

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A)   Phosphocreatine
B)   Aerobic glucose breakdown
C)   Lactic acid
D)   CaffeineE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

For which of the following activities would carbohydrate loading be warranted?

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A)   Marathon
B)   Weight lifting
C)   Football
D)   10-kilometer raceE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The difference between aerobic and anaerobic glucose breakdown is

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A)   aerobic glucose breakdown uses amino acids, anaerobic does not.
B)   the end product of aerobic glucose breakdown is lactic acid; the end products of anaerobic glucose breakdown are carbon dioxide and water.
C)   the end products of aerobic glucose breakdown are carbon dioxide and water; the end product of anaerobic glucose breakdown is lactic acid.
D)   anaerobic glucose breakdown uses oxygen, aerobic does not.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The desired goal of blood doping is to

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A)   prevent blood clots.
B)   alleviate hemochromatosis.
C)   enhance immune function.
D)   enhance aerobic capacity.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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Question 7

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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Question 8

Bill goes on an 8-hour continuous hike. Most of the ATP for this activity will be derived from

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A)   breakdown of amino acids.
B)   aerobic glucose breakdown.
C)   anaerobic glucose breakdown.
D)   breakdown of fatty acids.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Carbohydrate loading

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A)   involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods the day before an endurance event.
B)   involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days, followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition.
C)   involves tapering the intensity of workouts while increasing carbohydrate intake for several days before a competition.
D)   does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

All of the following are true about sports drinks EXCEPT

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A)   they inhibit performance during short-duration activities.
B)   they replenish electrolytes.
C)   they replenish fluids.
D)   their flavor encourages athletes to drink.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

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A)   10 seconds.
B)   up to 30 seconds.
C)   30 seconds to 2 minutes.
D)   up to 5 minutes.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The best way to determine how much fluid to consume after a workout is to

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A)   weigh yourself before and after the workout.
B)   rely on thirst.
C)   check the label of a sports drink.
D)   ask a personal trainer.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Joe loses 4 pounds of fluid by sweating during a vigorous basketball game. How many cups of fluid are needed to replenish this loss?

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A)   2 cups
B)   5 cups
C)   10 cups
D)   20 cupsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Protein supplies approximately __________ percent of a human's typical energy needs.

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A)   0
B)   5
C)   15
D)   25E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

For every pound lost during a workout, ______ cup(s)  of water should be consumed during or after exercise.

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A)   1/2 to 1
B)   1 to 2
C)   2 to 3
D)   3 to 4E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is true about protein as an energy source?

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A)   Protein is more important than carbohydrate as an energy source for muscular activity.
B)   The use of protein as an energy source is greater for endurance athletes than for those who body build or lift weights.
C)   Protein and amino acid supplements are needed as energy sources for weight lifters.
D)   Protein is a good energy source, supplying 7 kcal per gram.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Maxine Miles runs a 10-kilometer race in marathon in 40 minutes. Most of the ATP for this activity is supplied by

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A)   aerobic glucose breakdown.
B)   breakdown of fatty acids.
C)   breakdown of amino acids.
D)   anaerobic glucose breakdown.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Match the following elements of a fitness program with the descriptions below.

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Question 19

Which of the following does NOT have a proven ergogenic effect according to your text?

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A)   Creatine
B)   Carnitine
C)   Baking soda
D)   CaffeineE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The process of manipulating the macronutrient content of the diet during athletic training to enhance the cells' ability to use fat for fuel is called

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A)   carbohydrate loading.
B)   fat adaptation.
C)   lipid loading.
D)   insulin manipulation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Match the following elements of a fitness program with the descriptions below.

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The desired goal of blood doping is to

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Maxine Miles runs a 10-kilometer race in marathon in 40 minutes. Most of the ATP for this activity is supplied by

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The difference between aerobic and anaerobic glucose breakdown is

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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Which of the following does NOT have a proven ergogenic effect according to your text?

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

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For every pound lost during a workout, ______ cup(s) of water should be consumed during or after exercise.

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Bill goes on an 8-hour continuous hike. Most of the ATP for this activity will be derived from

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The best way to determine if an athlete is consuming adequate kilocalories is to

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The process of manipulating the macronutrient content of the diet during athletic training to enhance the cells' ability to use fat for fuel is called

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Which of the following is true about protein as an energy source?

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For which of the following activities would carbohydrate loading be warranted?

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The best way to determine how much fluid to consume after a workout is to

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Carbohydrate loading

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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Protein supplies approximately __________ percent of a human's typical energy needs.

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All of the following are true about sports drinks EXCEPT

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Joe loses 4 pounds of fluid by sweating during a vigorous basketball game. How many cups of fluid are needed to replenish this loss?

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Which of the following supplies energy for quick bursts of intense activity lasting up to 10 seconds?

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