Chapter 14 - Nutrition: Fitness and Sports Flashcards
An energy-rich compound, phosphocreatine (PCr), is found in ______ tissue.
(a) adipose
(b) muscle
(c) liver
(d) kidney
(b) muscle
A fitness program should include
(a) aerobic exercises 5 days per week.
(b) strength-training exercises 2 to 3 days per week.
(c) stretching exercises 2 to 3 days per week.
(d) All of the above.
(d) All of the above.
During muscle-building regimes, athletes should consume _______ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.
(a) 0.5 to 0.7
(b) 0.8
(c) 1.5 to 1.7
(d) 2 to 2.5
(c) 1.5 to 1.7
Which of theses foods is the best choice for carbohydrate loading before endurance events?
(a) potato chips
(b) French fries
(c) All-Bran (high-fiber) cereal
(d) rice
(d) rice
As the body adapts to regular exercise, the “training effect” results in
(a) decreased blood flow to muscles.
(b) increased lactic acid production.
(c) decreased muscle triglyceride content.
(d) decreased resting heart rate.
(d) decreased resting heart rate.
A physically active lifestyle leads to
(a) increased bone strength.
(b) decreased risk of colon cancer.
(c) reduced anxiety and depression.
(d) All of the above.
(d) All of the above.
How many cups of fluid are required to replace each pound of weight loss during an athletic event or workout?
(a) 0.5 to 0.75
(b) 1 to 1.5
(c) 2 to 3
(d) 4 to 5
(c) 2 to 3
The benefit of a “sports” drink is to provide
(a) water to hydrate.
(b) electrolytes to enhance water absorption in the intestine.
(c) carbohydrate for energy.
(d) All of the above.
(d) All of the above.
Compared to anaerobic glucose metabolism, aerobic glucose metabolism produces more
(a) lactic acid.
(b) ATP.
(c) phosphocreatine.
(d) fatty acids.
(b) ATP.
Caffeine is used as an ergogenic aid by some athletes because it is thought to
(a) increase use of fatty acids.
(b) decrease the buildup of lactic acid.
(c) serve as an energy source.
(d) increase muscle mass and strength.
(a) increase use of fatty acids.
