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______ deficiency impairs energy metabolism, which reduces
physical work and mental productivity. Correct Answers Iron
_____________ meals should include carbohydrate rich foods
that are light and easy to digest. Athletes must restock glycogen
stores sufficiently or they will run out of fuel. Correct Answers
Post-game
_____________ meals should include plenty of fluids and be
light and easy to digest. Correct Answers Pre-competition
- moistens the digestive tract and tissues with mucus Correct
Answers Lubricant
A characteristic of human growth hormone in athletes is:
Correct Answers An excessive use shortens life span.
A feature of calcium in the body Correct Answers Higher
calcium intakes correlate with lower body fatness. Calcium
stimulates hormonal action that targets breakdown of stored fat.
An adequate calcium intake may help prevent excess fat
accumulation.
A one-hour step aerobics class would use this as the primary
fuel source, because after 20 minutes of physical activity,
hormones signal a breaking down of this. Correct Answers Fat
, Adolescent pregnancy Correct Answers • Low infant
birthweight
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Stillbirths
After 20 minutes of sustained moderate exercise, such as a day-
long hike, uses ________ as primary fuel. Correct Answers
Body fat stores
Alcohol Correct Answers • Retarded fetal growth
• Low infant birthweight
• Fetal alcohol syndrome
An early symptom of potassium deficiency Correct Answers
Muscle weakness
At what age do adults normally begin to lose bone mass?
Correct Answers 30 to 40 years
At what stage of pregnancy does an embryo show a beating
heart and a complete central nervous system? Correct Answers
8 weeks - also is 1 ¼ inches long and has well defined fingers
and toes
Athletes in wheelchairs need _____________ than other
athletes. Correct Answers Fewer kcalories and more water
Calcium absorption is facilitated by the presence of Correct
Answers Lactose (in infants), stomach acid, vitamin D, and
growth hormones