Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of sodium in athletes?

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A)  There is a direct correlation between heat-induced cramps and the amount of sodium lost in the sweat
B)  Sports drinks that contain sodium polymers can more quickly replace sodium losses from severe sweating
C)  The sodium lost through heavy sweating can be easily replaced by consuming any of the common sports drinks
D)  Hyponatremia is more likely to develop when water intake during intense exercise in hot weather is withheld and salted snacks are consumedE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is an effect of physical fitness on fat metabolism?

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A)  Fatty acid release from adipose cells directly into muscle cells becomes more efficient
B)  Fatty acid concentrations in the blood rise significantly after the first 20 minutes of physical activity
C)  Fatty acid energy release requires less oxygen on a per-kcalorie basis than does the use of glucose
D)  Fat utilization slows down and liver glucose release rises in response to adaptation of the body's hormonal profileE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following should be a component of a healthy diet for athletes?

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A)  Salt tablets
B)  Protein powders
C)  Nutrient-dense foods
D)  Vitamin and mineral supplementsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is a role for diet in physical activity?

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A)  Diets high in fat lead to a fall in amino acid utilization for fuel
B)  Diets lacking in carbohydrates lead to increased amino acid utilization for fuel
C)  Deficiencies of vitamins have no effect on performance provided that all other nutrients are adequate
D)  Deficiencies of minerals have no effect on performance provided that all other nutrients are adequateE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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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A)  The anemia is not correctible by extra iron intake
B)  The anemia is most likely the result of folate deficiency
C)  The iron will interfere with creatine phosphate synthesis
D)  The iron will not be absorbed well because of the intense work-outsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a feature of caffeine use in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine is widely abused by endurance athletes because it cannot be detected by blood or urine tests
B)  Caffeine enhances performance by stimulating glycogen breakdown and increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells
C)  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
D)  The usual side effects of caffeine use such as irritability,headaches,and diarrhea are delayed or diminished in endurance athletes because of their high metabolic rates during competitionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a feature of vitamin E in people who engage in regular high-intensity physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some studies show that vitamin E supplements increase exercise-induced oxidative stress
B)  Supplements of vitamin E interfere with protective adaptations to free-radical formation
C)  Some studies find that vitamin E supplements protect against exercise-induced oxidative stress
D)  The benefits of vitamin E supplements on performance occur from immediate intake right before the eventE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

What should be the composition of the last (pregame) meal before an athletic event?

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A)  High-protein,providing 30 kcal per kg body weight
B)  Vegetable and fruit juices,providing 100 to 200 kcal
C)  High-carbohydrate,low-fiber,providing 300 to 800 kcal
D)  High-fiber,providing 200 to 300 kcal and liberal amounts of fluid,which is beneficially retained by the fiber in the GI tractE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A person who suddenly begins sprinting will exhaust the muscles' supply of creatine phosphate in about

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A)  1 second.
B)  10 seconds.
C)  1 minute.
D)  10 minutes.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

What is the chief adverse effect from drinking a carbonated beverage before engaging in athletic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The carbonic acid inhibits fluid absorption
B)  The bubbles induce chronic burping and so inhibit performance
C)  The bubbles induce feelings of fullness quickly and so limit fluid intake
D)  The carbonic acid promotes gastroesophageal reflux leading to upper GI discomfortE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

For optimal performance,the athlete's precompetition meal may include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  pasta.
B)  beans.
C)  breads.
D)  potatoes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is a feature of specific ergogenic aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine may enhance short-term,high-intensity performance 
B)   Carnitine supplements appear to increase the concentration of muscle carnitine
C)  Ribose supplements permit longer,more intense workouts in most athletes
D)  Chromium supplements (as chromium picolinate) appear to enhance fat oxidation in most athletesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT derived directly from cardiorespiratory conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased flexibility
B)  Slowed resting pulse
C)  Increased breathing efficiency
D)  Increased blood volume and oxygen deliveryE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a sure sign that muscles are using their maximum amount of energy from fat?

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A)  Breathing is easy
B)  Training regimen is optimal
C)  Balanced diets were ingested
D)  High-glycemic index foods were ingestedE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In weight training,muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a

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A)  low number of repetitions with heavy weight.
B)  low number of repetitions with lighter weight.
C)  high number of repetitions with heavy weight.
D)  high number of repetitions with lighter weight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What is the usual fate of muscle glycogen during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilized as a fuel within the muscle cells only
B)  Released into the bloodstream to provide fuel for brain cells
C)  Released into the bloodstream to replenish liver glycogen as needed
D)  Utilized to support lung and heart function under conditions of intense physical performanceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  atrophy.
B)  hypertrophy.
C)  muscular endurance.
D)  muscle engorgement.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin E supplementation and physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some studies indicate that vitamin E supplementation for 3 weeks protects against the development of sports anemia in women
B)  Some studies show that vitamin E in high doses seems to protect against exercise-induced oxidative stress whereas others show the opposite
C)  Some studies show that vitamin E supplements improve aerobic performance by 25-30% in endurance athletes competing outdoors in air-polluted environments
D)  Some studies show that high-dose vitamin E intake protects against premature oxidation of conjugated linoleic acid supplements,which serve as a unique fuel for strength athletesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 kcal
B)  500 kcal
C)  850 kcal
D)  1200 kcalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 1/2 liters
B)  3 1/2 liters
C)  6 liters
D)  10 litersE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

For optimal performance,the athlete's precompetition meal may include all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT derived directly from cardiorespiratory conditioning?

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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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What is the chief adverse effect from drinking a carbonated beverage before engaging in athletic activity?

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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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A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of

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Which of the following is a feature of vitamin E supplementation and physical activity?

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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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Which of the following is a feature of specific ergogenic aids?

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Which of the following is a role for diet in physical activity?

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What should be the composition of the last (pregame) meal before an athletic event?

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A person who suddenly begins sprinting will exhaust the muscles' supply of creatine phosphate in about

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Which of the following is a feature of caffeine use in physical activity?

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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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Which of the following should be a component of a healthy diet for athletes?

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What is the usual fate of muscle glycogen during exercise?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of sodium in athletes?

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Which of the following is an effect of physical fitness on fat metabolism?

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In weight training,muscle endurance can best be emphasized by performing a

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Exam 14: Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

For optimal performance,the athlete's precompetition meal may include all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT derived directly from cardiorespiratory conditioning?

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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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What is the chief adverse effect from drinking a carbonated beverage before engaging in athletic activity?

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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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