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What does the human body need to function properly and meet the demands of exercise?

A

A constant supply of energy

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What is the energy molecule used to do cellular work?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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What does the first law of thermodynamics state?

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form to another

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Which of the following is NOT a fuel used to create ATP?

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Carbon dioxide

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What process quickly produces ATP from glucose?

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Glycolysis

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What is the primary purpose of protein in healthy people?

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Muscle building

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What are the two factors that categorize exercise?

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Intensity and duration

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Which energy system supports short duration activities due to limited supply?

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ATP-PC pathway

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Which by-product is produced during oxidative metabolism and exhaled?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is steady-state aerobic exercise?

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Engaging in the same level of activity without intensity changes for several minutes

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What happens when breathing rate becomes too rapid to allow talking during exercise?

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The body shifts to oxidizing almost exclusively carbohydrate to fuel the activity

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What is the total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)?

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The total number of calories that a person burns in a day

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)?

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Lactate threshold

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What is the primary fuel source during lower-intensity activities?

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Fats

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Which type of activities generally burn more total calories in a given time?

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Higher-intensity activities

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In order to maintain a healthy body weight, what should daily food intake be matched to?

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Energy needs

17
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What does it mean when a person is in energy balance?

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Daily food intake is matched to energy needs

18
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What is the unit of energy provided by food?

A

Calorie

19
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What is the resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

A

The minimum number of calories needed at rest to keep a person alive and meet all functional needs of the body

20
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What is the thermic effect of food (TEF)?

A

The number of calories that are used to digest a meal

21
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Which of the following involves burning calories in activities that are not structured exercise?

A

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

22
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What is exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT)?

A

The calories burned during structured physical activity or purposeful exercise

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