Question 1

Which basic principle of exercise training is associated with the concept that cardiovascular- respiratory training will enhance adaptations primarily in the heart whereas resistance training will enhance adaptations primarily in the skeletal muscles?

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A)   Overuse
B)   Overload
C)   Specificity
D)   Progression
E)   Reversibility

Question 2

If a nutritional consultant is sought for guidance, that individual should

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A)   have personal expertise with the erogenic aid advertised.
B)   have a PhD.
C)   be a registered dietician or clinical nutritionist.
D)   be a published author in a national journal or magazine. C

Question 3

According to some health scientists, all diseases have a genetic predisposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The CDC notes that although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health
problems, they are also among the most preventable by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

According to the Prudent Healthy Diet, you should

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A)   balance the food you eat with physical activity.
B)   obtain much of your daily protein from animal sources.
C)   reduce the amount of fluoride you consume.
D)   not be concerned about food additives.

Question 6

Poor eating habits is a problem that is limited to children and young adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

Physical activity must be strenuous to achieve any significant health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following groups of athletes may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency due to inadequate or sporadic caloric intake?

Accepted Answer

A)   gymnasts and ballet dancers
B)   endurance athletes attempting to improve efficiency through weight loss
C)   wrestlers attempting to make a low weight class
D)   bodybuilders trying to attain a low body fat percentage
E)   all of these groups may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency

Question 9

How many average minutes per day of moderate exercise is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   20
C)   30
D)   45

Question 10

Which of the following is true of experimental research?

Accepted Answer

A)   The results of a single study are sufficient to prove a theory
B)   It is essential to establishing a cause and effect relationship
C)   It is an easy task to control risk factors in free-living humans
D)   It involves studying large populations to find relationships between two or more variables

Question 11

Genetic endowment sets the limits for sport performance in any given individual, but training
programs have become more intense and individualized, and significant performance gains may occur in most individuals who undertake such training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Untrue or misleading claims deliberately or fraudulently made for any nutritional product, constitutes quackery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   reduced levels of depression and anxiety
B)   improved control of body weight and body fatness
C)   reduced risk of developing diabetes
D)   prevention of skin cancer
E)   reduced risk of osteoporosis, or frail bones

Question 14

Epidemiological research helps scientists identify important relationships between diet and health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

More than 90 percent of American youth obtain an hour or more of vigorous physical activity
daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Barbara is planning to participate in the Boulder marathon next year. Since last month, she has been following a healthy diet and exercising daily for 4 hours. This constitutes an example of a structured physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An ergogenic aid is something that is

Accepted Answer

A)   added to a food to increase its nutrient value.
B)   designed to increase potential for work output, such as in sport.
C)   used to restore nutrients removed in processing.
D)   a legal term used by the FDA to designate nutritional supplements that may enhance health status.
E)   a device used to facilitate the measurement of energy in a food.

Question 18

The nutrients that are primarily responsible for helping to regulate bodily processes are

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrates and fat.
B)   vitamins, minerals, and protein.
C)   carbohydrate, fat, and minerals.
D)   fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

Question 19

Moderate amounts of daily physical activity will benefit only middle age and older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOT correct dealing with the topic of quackery in health and sports?

Accepted Answer

A)   The term quackery refers to the fake practitioner, as well as the worthless product
B)   It has been estimated that 5 billion dollars a year are spent on questionable health practices in the United States alone
C)   Coaches may suggest to their athletes that certain food supplements are essential to success
D)  Many questionable products are advertised by currently popular personalities and are expensiveWhen compared to equivalent nutrients obtained from ordinary food

Exam 1: Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Which basic principle of exercise training is associated with the concept that cardiovascular- respiratory training will enhance adaptations primarily in the heart whereas resistance training will enhance adaptations primarily in the skeletal muscles?

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If a nutritional consultant is sought for guidance, that individual should

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According to some health scientists, all diseases have a genetic predisposition.

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The CDC notes that although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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According to the Prudent Healthy Diet, you should

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Poor eating habits is a problem that is limited to children and young adults.

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Physical activity must be strenuous to achieve any significant health benefits.

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Which of the following groups of athletes may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency due to inadequate or sporadic caloric intake?

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How many average minutes per day of moderate exercise is recommended?

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Which of the following is true of experimental research?

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Genetic endowment sets the limits for sport performance in any given individual, but training programs have become more intense and individualized, and significant performance gains may occur in most individuals who undertake such training.

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Untrue or misleading claims deliberately or fraudulently made for any nutritional product, constitutes quackery.

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Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of physical activity?

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Epidemiological research helps scientists identify important relationships between diet and health.

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More than 90 percent of American youth obtain an hour or more of vigorous physical activity daily.

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Barbara is planning to participate in the Boulder marathon next year. Since last month, she has been following a healthy diet and exercising daily for 4 hours. This constitutes an example of a structured physical activity.

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An ergogenic aid is something that is

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The nutrients that are primarily responsible for helping to regulate bodily processes are

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Moderate amounts of daily physical activity will benefit only middle age and older adults.

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct dealing with the topic of quackery in health and sports?

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