Question 1

Discuss the health benefits of regular physical activity.

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Regular physical activity has numerous h...

Question 2

Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness.Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal?

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A)   weight lifting every other day
B)   yoga four times a week
C)   resistance training three times a week
D)   swimming three times a week

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?

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A)   caloric restriction
B)   body composition
C)   flexibility
D)   muscular endurance

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE about anabolic steroids?

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A)   There are no reliable research studies indicating that they are effective in increasing muscle size or strength.
B)   College athletes are allowed to use them if prescribed by their athletic trainer.
C)   EPA and DHA are the two types most commonly sold in the U.S.
D)   They are associated with an increased risk for cancer.

Question 5

Fatty-acids provide MOST of the energy for

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A)   high-intensity, short-term activity.
B)   long-term activity such as hiking.
C)   participation in a marathon.
D)   sprinting in a 1500-meter race.

Question 6

Why are the B vitamins especially important to an athlete?

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A)   Carbohydrates are a poor source of the B vitamins.
B)   During exercise large amounts of the B vitamins are lost in the urine.
C)   The B vitamins are directly involved in energy metabolism.
D)   Active athletes cannot eat a sufficient amount of Calories to meet the RDAs for the B vitamins.

Question 7

Athletes should not take iron supplements unless prescribed by a health care professional.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The best way to stimulate growth of skeletal muscle is to eat a high-protein diet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Both aerobic and resistance training promote a healthy body composition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The primary end product of glycolysis is

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A)   adenosine triphosphate (ATP) .
B)   creatine phosphate (CP) .
C)   lactic acid.
D)   pyruvic acid.

Question 11

The longer the fatty acid chain,the more ATP can be generated from breakdown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Antonio had been working out intensively all week,but he took today off because he has lost his appetite and has a headache,dizziness,fatigue,and weakness.Which of the following is Antonio most likely experiencing?

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A)   heat stroke
B)   overload
C)   dehydration
D)   sports anemia

Question 13

Amino acids are the primary fuel source utilized in both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

National guidelines recommending 60 minutes of physical activity each day are based on the amount of exercise needed to

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A)   maintain a healthy body mass index.
B)   lose 1/2 pound a week until a healthy BMI is reached.
C)   decrease the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
D)   maintain blood pressure within normal levels.

Question 15

Carbohydrate loading involves altering

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A)   fluid intake and dosages of nutritional supplements.
B)   exercise intensity and glycemic load.
C)   micronutrient intake and intake of simple carbohydrates.
D)   exercise duration and carbohydrate intake.

Question 16

The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from intense exercise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Any leisure-time physical activity that is purposeful,planned,and structured is considered

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A)   aerobic.
B)   anaerobic.
C)   hypertrophy.
D)   exercise.

Question 18

Aerobic reactions occur in the absence of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the role of lactic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a potentially toxic by-product of high-intensity exercise.
B)   It is converted to pyruvic acid through glycolysis.
C)   It plays a critical role in supplying fuel to the working muscles, heart, and resting tissues.
D)   It aids the aerobic production of ATP.

Question 20

Regular physical activity can be helpful in reducing anxiety but not depression.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

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The longer the fatty acid chain,the more ATP can be generated from breakdown.

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National guidelines recommending 60 minutes of physical activity each day are based on the amount of exercise needed to

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The primary end product of glycolysis is

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Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness.Which type of activity would be the MOST effective to achieve this goal?

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Aerobic reactions occur in the absence of oxygen.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?

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Why are the B vitamins especially important to an athlete?

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Carbohydrate loading involves altering

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Athletes should not take iron supplements unless prescribed by a health care professional.

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Amino acids are the primary fuel source utilized in both anaerobic and aerobic exercise.

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Both aerobic and resistance training promote a healthy body composition.

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