Question 1

Based on the information in this visual, where can your muscles get glucose to fuel activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dietary carbohydrates
B)   Liver glycogen
C)   Muscle glycogen
D)   All of these are sources of glucose.

Question 2

Resting between exercise sessions is important because it

Accepted Answer

A)   allows the body to replenish energy stores.
B)   repairs damaged tissues.
C)   strengthens muscles.
D)   All of the above statements are true.

Question 3

A meal, such as the one depicted in this visual, should be consumed ____ before the competition.

Accepted Answer

A)   30-45 minutes
B)   60-90 minutes
C)   2-4 hours
D)   4 or more hours

Question 4

The exercise recommendations to maintain a healthy body weight are _____ those recommended to reduce risk of chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A)   greater than
B)   the same as
C)   less than

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of a person's fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Body composition
B)   Flexibility
C)   Maximum heart rate
D)   Strength

Question 6

As the amount of glucose is limited, anaerobic metabolism cannot continue indefinitely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The proportions of carbohydrate, fat, and protein recommended for the diets of physically active individuals are NOT within the ranges recommended to the general public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As fitness improves, an exerciser must perform more intense activity to raise his heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The majority of creatine phosphate is found in the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following would be the best pre-exercise meal for a marathon runner?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sausage and egg biscuit
B)   1 blueberry pop tart
C)   1 cup corn flakes with skim milk and a banana
D)   ½ cup of hash browns and 2 pieces of bacon C

Question 11

Water is the best fluid choice for Cyndie during exercise because she typically rides her bicycle for 75 minutes during an exercise session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cardiorespiratory endurance is enhanced by regular aerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Based on the information in this visual, which of the following substances cannot be used to fuel exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amino acids
B)   Glycogen
C)   Iron
D)   Triglycerides

Question 14

The best post-exercise foods for marathon runners contain

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates only.
B)   protein only.
C)   carbohydrate and fat.
D)   carbohydrate and protein.

Question 15

Exercise increases _____ production which can be counteracted by ____ in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   ATP, antioxidants
B)   ATP, amino acids
C)   free radical, antioxidants
D)   free radical; fatty acids

Question 16

Post-event meals should accomplish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Replenish lost fluid and electrolytes
B)   Replenish glycogen stores
C)   Provide protein for building and repairing muscle tissue
D)   All of these should be accomplished by a post-event meal.

Question 17

Vigorous physical activity that raises the heart rate to the high end of the aerobic zone improves fitness more than medium intensity activity that raises heart rate to the low end of the zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding carbohydrate loading is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   To carbohydrate load, one should consume 10-12 grams of carbohydrate/kg of body weight per day.
B)   Carbohydrate loading is most appropriate as part of training plan.
C)   Carbohydrate loading is more appropriate for those competing in short-duration events.
D)   Trained athletes who follow a carbohydrate-loading plan can double their muscle glycogen content.

Question 19

Use of anabolic steroids during adolescence can slow bone growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT impact the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen to the tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)   Age of the exerciser
B)   Duration of the physical activity
C)   Intensity of the exercise
D)   Physical conditioning of the exerciser A

Exam 10: Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Based on the information in this visual, where can your muscles get glucose to fuel activity?

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Resting between exercise sessions is important because it

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A meal, such as the one depicted in this visual, should be consumed ____ before the competition.

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The exercise recommendations to maintain a healthy body weight are _____ those recommended to reduce risk of chronic disease.

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Which of the following is NOT considered a component of a person's fitness?

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As the amount of glucose is limited, anaerobic metabolism cannot continue indefinitely.

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The proportions of carbohydrate, fat, and protein recommended for the diets of physically active individuals are NOT within the ranges recommended to the general public.

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As fitness improves, an exerciser must perform more intense activity to raise his heart rate.

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The majority of creatine phosphate is found in the liver.

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Which of the following would be the best pre-exercise meal for a marathon runner?

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Water is the best fluid choice for Cyndie during exercise because she typically rides her bicycle for 75 minutes during an exercise session.

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Cardiorespiratory endurance is enhanced by regular aerobic exercise.

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Based on the information in this visual, which of the following substances cannot be used to fuel exercise?

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The best post-exercise foods for marathon runners contain

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Exercise increases _____ production which can be counteracted by ____ in the body.

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Post-event meals should accomplish which of the following?

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Vigorous physical activity that raises the heart rate to the high end of the aerobic zone improves fitness more than medium intensity activity that raises heart rate to the low end of the zone.

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Which of the following statements regarding carbohydrate loading is FALSE?

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Use of anabolic steroids during adolescence can slow bone growth.

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Which of the following does NOT impact the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen to the tissues?

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