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F which of the following activities would carbohydrate loading be warranted?


A) Marathon
B) Weight lifting
C) Football
D) 10-kilometer race

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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The daily protein intake f a muscle-building athlete to maintain current fitness and strength should be _____ grams per kilogram body weight.


A) 0.6 to 0.8
B) 0.8 to 1.0
C) 1.0 to 1.2
D) 1.5 to 1.7

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Most of the time, ____________ contribute(s) less than 5% to the body's general energy needs. However, during endurance exercise, it can supply as much as 15%.

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protein OR...

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F a pre-event meal, foods such as bagels, muffins, and bread should be eaten within the range of _______________ hours befe an endurance event.

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2 - 4 OR t...

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Which of the following supposedly increases free fatty acids in the blood?


A) Caffeine
B) Growth hormone
C) Phosphate loading
D) Bicarbonate loading

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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A breakdown product of adenosine triphosphate that contains two phosphates
A three-carbon compound formed during glucose metabolism; also called pyruvate
High-energy compound that can be used to re-form adenosine triphosphate
The main energy currency for cells
Condition that occurs when internal body temperature reaches 104°F; skin is hot and dry
A process by which a very-high-carbohydrate diet is consumed for about 3 days before an athletic event while tapering exercise duration to try to increase muscle glycogen stores
Condition usually occurring in people who have experienced large sweat losses from exercising for several hours in a hot climate and who have consumed a large volume of unsalted water
A general term for hormones that stimulate development in male sex organs
A pituitary hormone that produces body growth and fat release from storage, among other effects
A fracture that occurs from repeated jarring of a bone
Work-producing; a mechanical, nutritional, psychological, pharmacological, or physiological substance or treatment that is intended to improve performance
A technique by which red blood cells, in a blood sample, are concentrated by removing fluid, and later are injected into an athlete
Heat-related condition caused by fluid loss; characterized by headaches, dizziness, muscle weakness, and visual disturbances
Activities that consist of energy expenditure bursts followed by a rest period; intense short-term exertion
A three-carbon acid formed during anaerobic cell metabolism; accumulation of this compound contributes to muscle fatigue
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Growth hormone
Phosphocreatine
Ergogenic
Blood doping
Heatstroke
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
ATP
Anabolic steroids
Anaerobic training
Carbohydrate loading
Lactic acid
Stress fracture
Pyruvic acid
ADP

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A breakdown product of adenosine triphosphate that contains two phosphates
A three-carbon compound formed during glucose metabolism; also called pyruvate
High-energy compound that can be used to re-form adenosine triphosphate
The main energy currency for cells
Condition that occurs when internal body temperature reaches 104°F; skin is hot and dry
A process by which a very-high-carbohydrate diet is consumed for about 3 days before an athletic event while tapering exercise duration to try to increase muscle glycogen stores
Condition usually occurring in people who have experienced large sweat losses from exercising for several hours in a hot climate and who have consumed a large volume of unsalted water
A general term for hormones that stimulate development in male sex organs
A pituitary hormone that produces body growth and fat release from storage, among other effects
A fracture that occurs from repeated jarring of a bone
Work-producing; a mechanical, nutritional, psychological, pharmacological, or physiological substance or treatment that is intended to improve performance
A technique by which red blood cells, in a blood sample, are concentrated by removing fluid, and later are injected into an athlete
Heat-related condition caused by fluid loss; characterized by headaches, dizziness, muscle weakness, and visual disturbances
Activities that consist of energy expenditure bursts followed by a rest period; intense short-term exertion
A three-carbon acid formed during anaerobic cell metabolism; accumulation of this compound contributes to muscle fatigue

Carbohydrate loading


A) involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods the day before an endurance event.
B) involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days, followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition.
C) involves a tapering in the intensity of workouts with a corresponding increase in the percentage of carbohydrate intake.
D) does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Maxine Miles runs a marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Most of the ATP f this activity is supplied by the process of _______________ glucose breakdown.

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A 120-pound woman is attempting to be a bodybuilder so she would like to gain large quantities of muscle mass. Her daily protein intake should be how many grams?


A) 32 to 59
B) 65 to 87
C) 82 to 93
D) 44 to 81

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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The difference between aerobic and anaerobic glucose breakdown is


A) aerobic glucose breakdown uses amino acids, anaerobic does not.
B) the end product of aerobic glucose breakdown is lactic acid; the end products of anaerobic glucose breakdown are carbon dioxide and water.
C) the end products of aerobic glucose breakdown are carbon dioxide and water; the end product of anaerobic glucose breakdown is lactic acid.
D) anaerobic glucose breakdown uses oxygen, aerobic does not.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A meal representative of what an endurance athlete should eat befe an event is


A) steak, eggs, milk, and hash browns.
B) a turkey sandwich, cottage cheese, milk, and a chocolate bar.
C) two scrambled eggs, a bran muffin, an apple, and orange juice.
D) spaghetti with sauce, green beans, and low-fat milk.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Athletes can build muscle glycogen stes by consuming a very-high-carbohydrate diet f several days befe an athletic event while tapering exercise duration. This practice is called ____________.

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carbohydrate loading...

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A good spts drink contains all the following except


A) potassium and sodium.
B) caffeine.
C) glucose.
D) chloride.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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A regular physical activity program should include all the following except


A) a warmup.
B) a frequency of 2 times per week.
C) a heart rate of 60 percent to 70 percent of maximum.
D) at least 20 to 30 minutes duration.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Measuring an athlete's amount of ______ can help determine if he she is eating the appropriate number of calies.

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body fat OR fat OR a...

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Joe loses 7 pounds during basketball practice. How many cups of water would be adequate to replenish this loss?


A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 30

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following supposedly speeds the removal of lactic acid from contracting muscles?


A) Caffeine
B) Growth hormone
C) Phosphate loading
D) Bicarbonate loading

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy f spts activities lasting


A) up to 30 seconds.
B) 30 seconds to 1 minute.
C) 1 to 2 minutes.
D) 2 minutes to 4 hours.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Anaerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy f spts activities lasting


A) 10 seconds.
B) up to 30 seconds.
C) 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
D) up to 5 minutes.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Regular ____________ may delay the onset of help treat heart disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and high blood pressure.

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exercise O...

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