PAHL Exam #2 Study Guide Questions With
Complete Solutions
3 categories of amino acids Correct Answers -
essential: cannot be produced by the body and
have to be supplied by food
- conditional: not essential except in times of
illness or stress
- nonessential: made by body and do not have to
be supplied by food
According to the CDC, what factors contribute to
Colorado's lower obesity rate? Correct Answers
they are more active
AMDR Correct Answers acceptable macronutrient
daily ranges
45-65% carbs
10-35% protein
20-35% fat
Can paleo and vegetarian diets be healthy options?
Correct Answers - Paleo: have to be careful to get
needed carbs
- Vegetarian: must include all food groups; may
need supplements for vitamin B12 and protein
Carbohydrates Correct Answers Simple and
complex
, Complete v. incomplete proteins Correct Answers
- complete: any animal meat; contains all amino
acids
- incomplete: does not have all amino acids
Complex carbs Correct Answers - Glycogen:
chains in muscles and liver
- Starch: grains, legumes, starchy vegetables
- Fiber: chains of monosaccharides: aids in
digestion
- soluble v. insoluble
Define the variables in the Hierarchy of Training
Variables and list them from most important to
least important. Correct Answers 1. specificity
2. recovery
3. intensity
4. volume
5. variation
Describe apple/pear and android/gynoid body
types. Which one is associated with higher risk of
disease? Correct Answers Apple: fat around waist;
higher risk of disease
Pear: fat around hips and butt
Describe the differences between male and female
responses to stressors. Correct Answers Male:
respond to stress more aggressively; testosterone;
less likely to seek help
Complete Solutions
3 categories of amino acids Correct Answers -
essential: cannot be produced by the body and
have to be supplied by food
- conditional: not essential except in times of
illness or stress
- nonessential: made by body and do not have to
be supplied by food
According to the CDC, what factors contribute to
Colorado's lower obesity rate? Correct Answers
they are more active
AMDR Correct Answers acceptable macronutrient
daily ranges
45-65% carbs
10-35% protein
20-35% fat
Can paleo and vegetarian diets be healthy options?
Correct Answers - Paleo: have to be careful to get
needed carbs
- Vegetarian: must include all food groups; may
need supplements for vitamin B12 and protein
Carbohydrates Correct Answers Simple and
complex
, Complete v. incomplete proteins Correct Answers
- complete: any animal meat; contains all amino
acids
- incomplete: does not have all amino acids
Complex carbs Correct Answers - Glycogen:
chains in muscles and liver
- Starch: grains, legumes, starchy vegetables
- Fiber: chains of monosaccharides: aids in
digestion
- soluble v. insoluble
Define the variables in the Hierarchy of Training
Variables and list them from most important to
least important. Correct Answers 1. specificity
2. recovery
3. intensity
4. volume
5. variation
Describe apple/pear and android/gynoid body
types. Which one is associated with higher risk of
disease? Correct Answers Apple: fat around waist;
higher risk of disease
Pear: fat around hips and butt
Describe the differences between male and female
responses to stressors. Correct Answers Male:
respond to stress more aggressively; testosterone;
less likely to seek help
