NSC Exam 4 (Ch 11-13) Questions & Answers
1.The problem that begins in athletes with disordered eating leading to
amen- orrhea and osteoporosis is
Answer female athlete triad
2.What is the ideal ratio (in grams) of carbohydrates and protein needed
to promote muscle glycogen synthesis, protein synthesis, and recovery
time after exercise?
Answer 3:1
3.VO2 Max can improve the quickest due to
Answer endurance training
4.Adaptations to cardiovascular fitness include all of the following EXCEPT
Answer-
greater energy production from protein
5.The "overload principle" promotes
Answer muscle hypertrophy
6.Which of the following best supports your body to increase muscle
devel- opment?
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, Answer weight-bearing exercise
7.Which type of activity would be most beneficial to increase bone mass?
Answer -
Resistance weight training
8.During anaerobic activity (limited oxygen available), which macronutrient
is being burned in the highest proportion?
Answer Carbohydrate
9.What component of the FITT principle is determined by heart rate?
Answer Intensity
10.In which of the following scenarios would the individual's protein
require- ment (g/kg) be highest?
Answer An Olympic level sprinter
11.Demands for oxygen increase with physical activity and training.
Which nutrients would be important to support this demand?
Answer Iron and vitamin B6
12.Proper nutrition 1-4 hours before an athletic event or training would
in- clude
Answer A snack with carbohydrates
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1.The problem that begins in athletes with disordered eating leading to
amen- orrhea and osteoporosis is
Answer female athlete triad
2.What is the ideal ratio (in grams) of carbohydrates and protein needed
to promote muscle glycogen synthesis, protein synthesis, and recovery
time after exercise?
Answer 3:1
3.VO2 Max can improve the quickest due to
Answer endurance training
4.Adaptations to cardiovascular fitness include all of the following EXCEPT
Answer-
greater energy production from protein
5.The "overload principle" promotes
Answer muscle hypertrophy
6.Which of the following best supports your body to increase muscle
devel- opment?
1/
8
, Answer weight-bearing exercise
7.Which type of activity would be most beneficial to increase bone mass?
Answer -
Resistance weight training
8.During anaerobic activity (limited oxygen available), which macronutrient
is being burned in the highest proportion?
Answer Carbohydrate
9.What component of the FITT principle is determined by heart rate?
Answer Intensity
10.In which of the following scenarios would the individual's protein
require- ment (g/kg) be highest?
Answer An Olympic level sprinter
11.Demands for oxygen increase with physical activity and training.
Which nutrients would be important to support this demand?
Answer Iron and vitamin B6
12.Proper nutrition 1-4 hours before an athletic event or training would
in- clude
Answer A snack with carbohydrates
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