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Math the stage of vitamin deficiency described
Preliminary stage
A. Both exercise performance and health are adversely affected
B. Unspecified symptoms like physical fatigue
C. Inadequate amount of a nutrient in the diet
D. Lower than normal blood levels of a nutrient
C. Inadequate amount of a nutrient in the diet
Math the stage of vitamin deficiency described
Biochemical deficiency
A. Both exercise performance and health are adversely affected
B. Unspecified symptoms like physical fatigue
C. Inadequate amount of a nutrient in the diet
D. Lower than normal blood levels of a nutrient
D. Lower than normal blood levels of a nutrien
Math the stage of vitamin deficiency described
Physiologic deficiency
A. Both exercise performance and health are adversely affected
B. Unspecified symptoms like physical fatigue
C. Inadequate amount of a nutrient in the diet
D. Lower than normal blood levels of a nutrient
B. Unspecified symptoms like physical fatigue
Math the stage of vitamin deficiency described
clinically manifest deficiency
A. Both exercise performance and health are adversely affected
B. Unspecified symptoms like physical fatigue
C. Inadequate amount of a nutrient in the diet
D. Lower than normal blood levels of a nutrient
A. Both exercise performance and health are adversely affected
Multiple choice
What do superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase have in common?
A. they are associated with B vitamin coenzymes in metabolism
B. they are necessary for digestion of protein in the duodenum of the small intestine
C. they function as natural, endogenous antioxidant enzymes in the tissues
D. they are, respectively, synonyms for vitamin D, vitamin K, and vitamin C
E. they are phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables along with essential vitamins
C. they function as natural, endogenous antioxidant enzymes in the tissues
An endurance athlete is complaining about losing endurance and feeling tired most of the time. He has been diagnosed with anemia. His iron status was assessed and found to be normal. A deficient intake of which of the following vitamins also could most likely cause this condition?
A. vitamin D
B. vitamin B12
C. vitamin C
D. pantotehnic acid
B. vitamin B12
The compound CoQ10 _________
A. is a vitamin with chemical structure similar to vitamin D
B. facilitates the aerobic generation of ATP as part of the electron transport system
C when taken in doses of 100mg for four weeks did significantly increase cardiac function and VO2 max
D appears to be one of the few supplements that are considered to be ergogenic
B. facilitates the aerobic generation of ATP as part of the electron transport system
which vitamin is most difficult to obtain from natural dietary sources, although it may be found in several fortified foods?
A. thiamin B. niacin C. vitamin C D. vitamin D E. vitamin E
D. vitamin D
math the vitamin with the best description of deficiency symptoms that might occur in an athelete
Vitamin A
A. bruises easily B. skin problems; cracks in corners of mouth C. bone stress fractures D. nerve problems; anemia E. vision problem
E. vision problem
math the vitamin with the best description of deficiency symptoms that might occur in an athelete
Vitamin D
A. bruises easily B. skin problems; cracks in corners of mouth C. bone stress fractures D. nerve problems; anemia E. vision problem
C. bone stress fractures
math the vitamin with the best description of deficiency symptoms that might occur in an athelete
Vitamin b2
A. bruises easily B. skin problems; cracks in corners of mouth C. bone stress fractures D. nerve problems; anemia E. vision problem
B. skin problems; cracks in corners of mouth
math the vitamin with the best description of deficiency symptoms that might occur in an athelete
Vitamin C
A. bruises easily B. skin problems; cracks in corners of mouth C. bone stress fractures D. nerve problems; anemia E. vision problem
A. bruises easily
math the vitamin with the best description of deficiency symptoms that might occur in an athelete
Vitamin b12
A. bruises easily B. skin problems; cracks in corners of mouth C. bone stress fractures D. nerve problems; anemia E. vision problem
D. nerve problems; anemia
Chromium is essential in human nutrition. Which of the following statements is correct when considering chromium’s effect on the body
A. chromium potentiates the activity of insulin and may also affect protein metabolism
B. recent studies support previous ones that found chromium picolinate supplementation enhanced body composition by decreasing body fat and increasing lean body mass
C. chromium acts as a therapeutic agent, as well as a nutrient
D. there is a reliable measure of chromium states in the body, so deficiencies can easily be identified
A. chromium potentiates the activity of insulin and may also affect protein metabolism
If a female tract athelete is experiencing frequent stress fractures, which of the following groups of factors are all most likely related to this problem?
A. high calorie intake, high body fat, and heavy training
B. high calorie intake, low body fat, and heavy training
C. low calorie intake, high body fat, and eumenorrhea
D. low calorie intake, low body fat, and amenorrhea
D. low calorie intake, low body fat, and amenorrhea
Endurance training is associated with sports anemia. Although this label may not be the most appropriate terminology, which of the following statement(s) describe(s) aspects of this phenomenon.
A. plasma volume increases proportionately more than the increase in red blood cells so there is a dilution of RBC and a lowering of the hemoglobin concentration
B. lowering of the RBC concentration decreases the viscosity of the blood and allows it to flow more easily, thus potentially benefiting the athelete
C. both a and b are correct
D neither are corect
C. both a and b are correct
plasma volume increases portionately more than the increase in red blood cells so there is a dilution of RBC and a lowering of the hemoglobin concentration
lowering of the RBC concentration decreases the viscosity of the blood and allows it to flow more easily, thus potentially benefiting the athelete
How much salt is loss per liter of sweat
2.6g per liter of sweat
What does low rep high resistance do
What does high rep low resistance do
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How much calories in a pound of fat
3500kcal
How many calories in a pound of muscles
~600kcal
Essential body fat of both sexes
Men - 2-5%
Women - 12-15%
