Nutrition Exam #4

Most poeple in the United States are phisically fit?. True. False.

As little as 30 minutes of physicla activity per dya is enough to provide health benefits. True. False.

Carbohydrates, Fat, and protein provide energy during exercise. True. False.

the better trained you are the better your endurance. True. False.

Athletes should eat immediately after trianing. True. False.

Vitamins and mineral supplements always improve athletic performance?. True. False.

Many athletes are at risk for iron deficiency?. True. False.

Everyone who exercises should consume sports drinks?. True. False.

You can never drink too much water. True. False.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) classifies caffeine as a banned substance when consumed in high amounts. True. False.

The ability to perform physical activities requiring cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle endurance, and strength and/or flexibility, is known as_______. Physical Activity. Physical Fitness. Exercise. Personal Fitness.

The amount of blood pumped by the heart with each heart beat is known as __________. Repetitions of Maximum. Rate of perceived exertion. Stroke Volume. Duration.

A subjective measure of the intensity level of an activity using a numerical scale is the Repetitions of Maximum. True. False.

The amoutn of weight that can be lifted for a specified number of repetiotions id known as RM or Repetitions of Maximum. True. False.

__________ is a compound that is broken down to produce energy for working muscles and other tissues. Anaerobic. Adenosine Triphosphate. Creatine Phosphate. Sodium Phosphate.

______ is a by-product of rapid glucose metabolism. Citric Acid. Tartaric Acid. Formic Acid. Acetic Acid. Lactic Acid.

__________ is important to exercise because it is necessary for energy metabolism and transporting oxygen throughout the body and within muscle cells. Calcium. B12. Creatine. Iron.

Staying __________ during physical activity is important to maintain electrolyte balance and help regulate body temperature. Dehydrated. Overheated. Hyrdrated.

A substance, such as a dietary supplement, used to enhance athletic performance is known as an Erogenic Aid. True. False.

Erythropoietin is a hormone that travels to the bone marrow and stimulates the formation of red blood cells, which carries oxygen to tissues. True. False.

__________ is the absence of three to six consecutive menstrual cycles and is the most recognizable component of the female athlete triad. Acromegaly. Amenorrhea.

Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness ?. Muscle Strength. Cardiorespiratory Endurance. Stress. Body Consumption.

9-13 Cups. 16-24 ounces. 14-22 ounces. 4-8 ounces. 6-12 ounces.

Which of the following components of fitness is the joints' ability to move freely through a full and normal range of motion?. Muscle Strength. Cardiorespiratory Endurance. Body Composition. Flexibility.

Well trained muscels have the ability to store unlimited amounts of glycogen. True. False.

Which of the following is a benefit of physical fitness?. Reduced risk of type 1 diabetes. Impaired immune system. Increased bone density. Decrease in lean body mass.

How many calories are stored as carbohydrate in the body that can be used for energy?. 1000. 1500. 2000. 2500.

Which of the following is true concerning carbohydrate loading?. The goal is to minimize the storage capacity of muscle glycogen. On the day of competition, a high carbohydrate meal of 100-150 grams of carbohydrate should be eaten 3-4 hours before it begins. Carbohydrate loading involves tapering exercise and gradually increasing carbohydrate intake the week before a competitive event. Carbohydrate loading is beneficial for all types of athletes.