HED V87 - Nutrition » Fall 2021 » Quiz Chapter 11

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Question #1
The benefits of physical activity include all of the following except
A.   decreased HDL levels.
B.   the reduced risk of certain chronic diseases.
C.   improved immune function.
D.   more restful sleep.
Question #2
To increase muscle strength, you should perform a ________ number of repetitions using ________ weights.
A.   high; light
B.   high; heavy
C.   low; heavy
D.   low; light
Question #3
Conditioning or the training of muscles
A.   increases their ability to store lactate.
B.   decreases their ability to store glycogen.
C.   increases their ability to store glycogen.
D.   decreases their ability to store fat.
Question #4
Which of the following pairs of nutrients contribute most of the energy needed for physical activity?
A.   carbohydrate and vitamins
B.   vitamins and protein
C.   protein and fat
D.   fat and carbohydrate
Question #5
Once muscles and the liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of
A.   fat.
B.   insulin.
C.   starch.
D.   protein.
Question #6
The main energy source during exercise of low to moderate intensity is
A.   glucose.
B.   protein.
C.   ADP.
D.   fat.
Question #7
Typically, the oxidation of fat to release energy occurs after about ________ minutes of aerobic exercise.
A.   3 to 5
B.   45
C.   25 to 35
D.   15 to 20
Question #8
Which of the following statements correctly explains why sports anemia occurs?
A.   Strenuously exercising athletes have an increased blood volume, which dilutes concentrations of hemoglobin.
B.   Exercising athletes consume more oxygen than the body's hemoglobin can transport.
C.   Most athletes don't consume enough iron to have fully functioning hemoglobin.
D.   Most athletes don't consume enough protein to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin.
Question #9
Which of the following supplements has been shown to improve athletic performance among individuals who consume enough vitamins in the diet?
A.   None of the answers is correct.
B.   vitamin E
C.   vitamin C
D.   iron
Question #10
The weight that is lost during any single exercise session is due mainly to
A.   loss of vitamins and minerals.
B.   loss of muscle density.
C.   fat loss.
D.   water loss.
Question #11
Side effects of the use of anabolic steroids include which of the following conditions?
A.   shrinkage of the testicles in men
B.   changes in hair growth patterns
C.   All of the answers are correct.
D.   severe acne
Question #12
Which of the following conditions is not a part of the female athlete triad?
A.   disordered eating
B.   type 2 diabetes
C.   osteoporosis
D.   amenorrhea
Question #13
Which of the following substances is stored in muscles and functions in ATP generation?
A.   creatine
B.   caffeine
C.   erythropoietin
D.   growth hormone
Question #14
Which of the following substances stimulates the production of red blood cells?
A.   growth hormone
B.   caffeine
C.   erythropoietin
D.   creatine
Question #15
Timing the foods you eat around exercise has a significant impact on energy levels and recovery time.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #16
During the first few minutes of exercise, energy production occurs under anaerobic conditions.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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