BSC-1025C Nutrition and Drugs Final Exam
review Questions and Correct Answers
the primary energy source (fuel) for the body at rest and low intensity exercise
fat
primary fuel for high intensity exercise
carbs
energy system used for immediate energy such as a sprint
phosphocreatine (PCr-ATP)
energy system that provides energy for long duration exercise like a marathon run
aerobic metabolism
pre-event meal someone should have
low-fat meal
200-300g of carbs
avoid fatty foods
benefits of a sports drink over water when exercising for more than an hour or in hot
weather
- contains 6 - 8% sugars (easily absorbed) plus water and electrolytes
- does not make you feel like eating immediately following activity
- helps replace fluids lost from sweating
- provides desirable carb content (6%)
why chocolate milk is a good post-exercise drink
provides water, carbs, protein, calcium, & a little sodium
times a week one should do cardio (aerobic) exercise
, 3 - 5 days/week, 20 - 60 mins
times a week one should do strength training
use different muscle groups on different days to allow muscle repair (need 2 day rest for
muscle groups)
Can you still get the benefits of exercise if you get your heart rate up for shorter periods
of time if you do it several times a day or do you have to work out for the whole 30 - 60
mins all at once?
No, because during short, intense exercise, lungs and heart cannot deliver enough oxygen to
muscles for them to use much fat for energy. With longer, more intense exercise, muscles can
use more fats.
most common cause of food-borne illness in the US
contaminated food or beverage
parasitic infection commonly gotten from drinking from streams or other open water
sources
E. coli
temperature danger zone for bacterial growth
btwn 40°F and 145°F
internal temp you should cook most whole cut meats
160°F
internal temp you should cook ground beef
160°F
time it is safe to leave food out at room temp
more than 2hrs (1hr if the temp was above 90°F)
8 ways in which you can reduce the chances of getting a foodborne illness
review Questions and Correct Answers
the primary energy source (fuel) for the body at rest and low intensity exercise
fat
primary fuel for high intensity exercise
carbs
energy system used for immediate energy such as a sprint
phosphocreatine (PCr-ATP)
energy system that provides energy for long duration exercise like a marathon run
aerobic metabolism
pre-event meal someone should have
low-fat meal
200-300g of carbs
avoid fatty foods
benefits of a sports drink over water when exercising for more than an hour or in hot
weather
- contains 6 - 8% sugars (easily absorbed) plus water and electrolytes
- does not make you feel like eating immediately following activity
- helps replace fluids lost from sweating
- provides desirable carb content (6%)
why chocolate milk is a good post-exercise drink
provides water, carbs, protein, calcium, & a little sodium
times a week one should do cardio (aerobic) exercise
, 3 - 5 days/week, 20 - 60 mins
times a week one should do strength training
use different muscle groups on different days to allow muscle repair (need 2 day rest for
muscle groups)
Can you still get the benefits of exercise if you get your heart rate up for shorter periods
of time if you do it several times a day or do you have to work out for the whole 30 - 60
mins all at once?
No, because during short, intense exercise, lungs and heart cannot deliver enough oxygen to
muscles for them to use much fat for energy. With longer, more intense exercise, muscles can
use more fats.
most common cause of food-borne illness in the US
contaminated food or beverage
parasitic infection commonly gotten from drinking from streams or other open water
sources
E. coli
temperature danger zone for bacterial growth
btwn 40°F and 145°F
internal temp you should cook most whole cut meats
160°F
internal temp you should cook ground beef
160°F
time it is safe to leave food out at room temp
more than 2hrs (1hr if the temp was above 90°F)
8 ways in which you can reduce the chances of getting a foodborne illness
