Question 1

fitness program should help you maintain all of the following health-related components except:

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A)  speed.
B)  flexibility.
C)  muscle endurance.
D)  muscle strength.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

supplements are needed when athletes:

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A)  feel tired after exercise.
B)  have sports anemia.
C)  have iron-deficiency anemia.
D)  become dehydrated.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Iron-deficiency anemia hinders exercise performance by limiting the amount of _____ available to muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen
B)  hydrogen
C)  glycogen
D)  hemoglobinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is not a benefit of weight training?

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A)  improved posture
B)  enhanced psychological well-being
C)  improved muscle endurance
D)  enhanced appetiteE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

deficiency is especially likely to develop in:

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A)  children.
B)  physically active young women.
C)  physically active men.
D)  older active adults.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The amount of glycogen a body stores depends partially on the amount of carbohydrate in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

high-carbohydrate diet enhances an athlete's endurance by:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing plenty of fiber.
B)  ensuring ample glycogen stores.
C)  improving oxygen uptake.
D)  ensuring ample stores of fatty acids.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

average resting pulse rate for adults is around _____ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A)  50
B)  60
C)  70
D)  80E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

increase in the size and strength of muscle tissues is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertrophy.
B)  overload.
C)  hyponatremia.
D)  atrophy.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

most critical nutrient needed for the exerciser is:

Accepted Answer

A)  iron.
B)  water.
C)  calcium.
D)  protein.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Describe characteristics of a diet best suited for a person who engages in physical activity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Areas of the body that have the most fat to spare donate the greatest amounts of fatty acids to the blood during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Glycogen stores can be quickly depleted when an exerciser is on a diet that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  low in carbohydrates.
B)  high in protein.
C)  low in fat.
D)  high in carbohydrates.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 14

best fluid to support physical activity for endurance athletes is:

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A)  plain, cool water.
B)  saltwater mixtures.
C)  sports drinks.
D)  lukewarm water.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D) C

Question 15

Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a pregame meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  black beans and rice
B)  pasta in marinara sauce
C)  peanut butter and jelly sandwich
D)  cheese and crackersE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Sports anemia clears up without treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

After _____ minutes of exercise, the body begins to use more fat for fuel.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  30
D)  60E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Drinking extra fluid in the days leading up to an athletic event:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases fluid stores in the body.
B)  increases glycogen stores.
C)  ensures maximum tissue hydration to start the event.
D)  assists the body in better utilizing protein for energy.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 19

optimum diet for an athlete provides about _____ percent of kcalories from carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A)  30-40
B)  40-50
C)  50-60
D)  60-70E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Supplements of carnitine are not necessary because it is naturally found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits and vegetables.
B)  whole grains.
C)  nutrient-dense foods.
D)  milk and meat products.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 10: Fitness and Nutrition

fitness program should help you maintain all of the following health-related components except:

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supplements are needed when athletes:

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Iron-deficiency anemia hinders exercise performance by limiting the amount of _____ available to muscles.

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Which of the following is not a benefit of weight training?

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deficiency is especially likely to develop in:

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The amount of glycogen a body stores depends partially on the amount of carbohydrate in the diet.

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high-carbohydrate diet enhances an athlete's endurance by:

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average resting pulse rate for adults is around _____ beats per minute.

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increase in the size and strength of muscle tissues is called:

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most critical nutrient needed for the exerciser is:

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Describe characteristics of a diet best suited for a person who engages in physical activity.

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Areas of the body that have the most fat to spare donate the greatest amounts of fatty acids to the blood during exercise.

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Glycogen stores can be quickly depleted when an exerciser is on a diet that is:

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best fluid to support physical activity for endurance athletes is:

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Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a pregame meal?

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Sports anemia clears up without treatment.

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After _____ minutes of exercise, the body begins to use more fat for fuel.

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Drinking extra fluid in the days leading up to an athletic event:

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optimum diet for an athlete provides about _____ percent of kcalories from carbohydrates.

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Supplements of carnitine are not necessary because it is naturally found in:

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