HNSC1210 - CHAPTER 10 QUESTIONS
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True or False:
Physical fitness benefits people's physical well-being but has no discernable effect on
psychological well-being. - ANS False
True or False:
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines aim to improve physical fitness and the health of the
nation by recommending 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week. - ANS True
True or False:
Muscle response to an overload of physical activity is gains in strength and size. - ANS True
True or False:
Stroke volume is the volume of blood discharged by the heart each minute. - ANS False
True or False:
Anaerobic metabolism fuels moderate-intensity activity over a long duration. - ANS False
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, True or False:
Highly trained muscles use less glucose and more fat than do untrained muscles to perform the
same work. - ANS True
True or False:
Although athletes need more protein than sedentary people, a balanced, high-carbohydrate
diet provides sufficient protein to cover an athlete's needs. - ANS True
True or False:
Most athletes get enough iron in their diet and iron-deficiency anemia is not a common
problem for female athletes. - ANS False
True or False:
Sports anemia is a serious medical problem than can cause irreversible harm. - ANS False
True or False:
Heat stroke is a serious medical problem than can cause death if left untreated. - ANS True
True or False:
For the average athlete, sports drinks are needed to replenish liquid, carbohydrates, and
electrolytes during an event. - ANS False
True or False:
It is ideal to avoid high-fat meats, cheeses, and milk products before an athletic event. -
ANS True
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
True or False:
Physical fitness benefits people's physical well-being but has no discernable effect on
psychological well-being. - ANS False
True or False:
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines aim to improve physical fitness and the health of the
nation by recommending 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week. - ANS True
True or False:
Muscle response to an overload of physical activity is gains in strength and size. - ANS True
True or False:
Stroke volume is the volume of blood discharged by the heart each minute. - ANS False
True or False:
Anaerobic metabolism fuels moderate-intensity activity over a long duration. - ANS False
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, True or False:
Highly trained muscles use less glucose and more fat than do untrained muscles to perform the
same work. - ANS True
True or False:
Although athletes need more protein than sedentary people, a balanced, high-carbohydrate
diet provides sufficient protein to cover an athlete's needs. - ANS True
True or False:
Most athletes get enough iron in their diet and iron-deficiency anemia is not a common
problem for female athletes. - ANS False
True or False:
Sports anemia is a serious medical problem than can cause irreversible harm. - ANS False
True or False:
Heat stroke is a serious medical problem than can cause death if left untreated. - ANS True
True or False:
For the average athlete, sports drinks are needed to replenish liquid, carbohydrates, and
electrolytes during an event. - ANS False
True or False:
It is ideal to avoid high-fat meats, cheeses, and milk products before an athletic event. -
ANS True
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