Question 1

Approximately how much sweat can an athlete lose each hour when exercising in a hot and humid environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 milliliter per hour
B)   1 liter per hour
C)   1 gallon per hour
D)   25 cups per hour

Question 2

A beverage containing a carbohydrate concentration greater than 10% may be detrimental to an athlete during exercise because:

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A)   gastric emptying is slowed.
B)   gastric emptying is accelerated.
C)   volume of urine is increased.
D)   concentration of urine is increased.

Question 3

Describe the various effects that exercise has on fluid balance and thermoregulation.

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Exercise has several effects on fluid ba...

Question 4

An athlete's pre-exercise weight is 163 pounds. His post-exercise weight is 161 pounds. What does this two (2)  pound weight loss represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fat loss
B)   Loss of muscle mass
C)   Fluid loss

Question 5

A daily intake of approximately _____ mg or less of caffeine does not have a negative effect on fluid or electrolyte balance.

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The answer of A daily intake of approximately _____ mg...

Question 6

Beverages known as energy drinks typically provide:

Accepted Answer

A)   kilocalories.
B)   carbohydrate.
C)   caffeine.
D)   all of the above

Question 7

Identify avenues of water and sodium loss and intake.

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Avenues of water and sodium loss include...

Question 8

The majority of athletes do not need to be concerned about developing hyponatremia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All athletes benefit from consuming low-salt varieties of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All fluids can have a diuretic effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess fluids in the hours before exercise or ingesting _____.

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The answer of Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess...

Question 12

To avoid a moderate potassium deficiency, it is recommended that individuals, including athletes, should:

Accepted Answer

A)   use a salt substitute (potassium chloride)  daily.
B)   avoid exercising in the heat.
C)   consume a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
D)   all of the above

Question 13

One adaptation to training in high environmental temperatures that athletes make is an increased sweat rate, which improves their thermoregulation abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the phenomenon of hyponatremia, and outline a strategy for prevention in endurance and ultraendurance athletes.

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Hyponatremia is a condition characterize...

Question 15

Which accounts for the largest amount of water loss in an athlete exercising in the heat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feces
B)   Lungs
C)   Skin
D)   Urine

Question 16

Assuming that it can be tolerated, which athlete may find a beverage containing a carbohydrate concentration greater than 10% to be beneficial during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)   800 m runner
B)   10,000 m (10 K)  runner
C)   Ultraendurance runner
D)   All of the above

Question 17

Glycerol loading results in a gain in body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hypohydration initially occurs in:

Accepted Answer

A)   extracellular fluid.
B)   intracellular fluid.

Question 19

Glycerol is an osmotically active, water-retaining molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Athletes participating in which sport need to be the most concerned about consuming fluids that contain sodium to offset the amount being lost in sweat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sprint swimming
B)   Field events (e.g., shot putting, high jumping) 
C)   10 km running
D)   Marathon running

Exam 7: Water and Electrolytes

Which accounts for the largest amount of water loss in an athlete exercising in the heat?

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All fluids can have a diuretic effect.

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Explain the phenomenon of hyponatremia, and outline a strategy for prevention in endurance and ultraendurance athletes.

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Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess fluids in the hours before exercise or ingesting _____.

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An athlete's pre-exercise weight is 163 pounds. His post-exercise weight is 161 pounds. What does this two (2) pound weight loss represent?

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Glycerol loading results in a gain in body weight.

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All athletes benefit from consuming low-salt varieties of food.

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A daily intake of approximately _____ mg or less of caffeine does not have a negative effect on fluid or electrolyte balance.

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Beverages known as energy drinks typically provide:

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To avoid a moderate potassium deficiency, it is recommended that individuals, including athletes, should:

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One adaptation to training in high environmental temperatures that athletes make is an increased sweat rate, which improves their thermoregulation abilities.

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Identify avenues of water and sodium loss and intake.

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The majority of athletes do not need to be concerned about developing hyponatremia.

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Athletes participating in which sport need to be the most concerned about consuming fluids that contain sodium to offset the amount being lost in sweat?

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A beverage containing a carbohydrate concentration greater than 10% may be detrimental to an athlete during exercise because:

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Approximately how much sweat can an athlete lose each hour when exercising in a hot and humid environment?

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Describe the various effects that exercise has on fluid balance and thermoregulation.

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Glycerol is an osmotically active, water-retaining molecule.

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Assuming that it can be tolerated, which athlete may find a beverage containing a carbohydrate concentration greater than 10% to be beneficial during exercise?

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Hypohydration initially occurs in:

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