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.   improved immune function.
C.   the reduced risk of certain chronic diseases.
D.   more restful sleep.
Question #2
To increase muscle strength, you should perform a ________ number of repetitions using ________ weights.
A.   high; heavy
B.   low; heavy
C.   low; light
D.   high; light
Question #3
Conditioning or the training of muscles
A.   decreases their ability to store fat.
B.   increases their ability to store glycogen.
C.   increases their ability to store lactate.
D.   decreases their ability to store glycogen.
Question #4
Which of the following pairs of nutrients contribute most of the energy needed for physical activity?
A.   carbohydrate and vitamins
B.   fat and carbohydrate
C.   vitamins and protein
D.   protein and fat
Question #5
Once muscles and the liver have stored all the glycogen possible, any excess glucose will be stored in the form of
A.   insulin.
B.   starch.
C.   fat.
D.   protein.
Question #6
The main energy source during exercise of low to moderate intensity is
A.   glucose.
B.   fat.
C.   protein.
D.   ADP.
Question #7
Typically, the oxidation of fat to release energy occurs after about ________ minutes of aerobic exercise.
A.   3 to 5
B.   45
C.   15 to 20
D.   25 to 35
Question #8
Which of the following statements correctly explains why sports anemia occurs?
A.   Most athletes don't consume enough protein to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin.
B.   Strenuously exercising athletes have an increased blood volume, which dilutes concentrations of hemoglobin.
C.   Exercising athletes consume more oxygen than the body's hemoglobin can transport.
D.   Most athletes don't consume enough iron to have fully functioning 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.   iron
C.   vitamin C
D.   vitamin E
Question #10
The weight that is lost during any single exercise session is due mainly to
A.   loss of muscle density.
B.   water loss.
C.   fat loss.
D.   loss of vitamins and minerals.
Question #11
Side effects of the use of anabolic steroids include which of the following conditions?
A.   severe acne
B.   shrinkage of the testicles in men
C.   changes in hair growth patterns
D.   All of the answers are correct.
Question #12
Which of the following conditions is not a part of the female athlete triad?
A.   osteoporosis
B.   type 2 diabetes
C.   amenorrhea
D.   disordered eating
Question #13
Which of the following substances is stored in muscles and functions in ATP generation?
A.   caffeine
B.   growth hormone
C.   creatine
D.   erythropoietin
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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #16
During the first few minutes of exercise, energy production occurs under anaerobic conditions.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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