NFSC 303 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Carbohydrates are absorbed as glucose, fructose, and galactose. - Answers - True
Which sugar should be avoided in high amounts during exercise? - Answers - Fructose
For an endurance athlete, which of the following is the strongest predictor of the length
of time until fatigue sets in during an endurance event? - Answers - Pre-exercise
glycogen stores
The minimum amount of carbohydrate recommended for active people is 10 grams per
kg. - Answers - False
The last big meal before a workout or competition should be consumed how many
hours before? - Answers - 1 1/2 - 2 hours
The carbohydrate intake recommended for prolonged endurance is - Answers - 7-10
grams per kg
The release of glucagon results in: - Answers - glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in
liver only
Pancreatic amylase helps breakdown starches to dextrins in the mouth. - Answers -
False
Cortisol is secreted by the - Answers - adrenal glands
For workouts that are long or intense, it is recommended to have a recovery beverage
within _____ minutes after the workout is over. - Answers - 30 minutes
The primary factor contributing to the complications of diabetes is: - Answers -
Damage caused by hyperglycemia
Type I diabetes is mostly a disease of lifestyle and can be prevented. - Answers -
False
An extra sugary drink per day increases a child's risk of obesity by: - Answers - 60%
About half of men with diabetes will experience which problem? - Answers - erectile
dysfunction
The symptoms of Type II diabetes are easily recognizable so diagnosis is generally
made quickly. - Answers - False
Which of the following statements is TRUE, in regards to diabetes? - Answers - In
many individuals, Type II diabetes can be prevented, and in some people reversed.
, Physical activity is of primary importance in the treatment of diabetes. Why? - Answers
- All choices are correct.
Exercise improves circulation
Exercise improves muscle strength, which can deteriorate with neuropathy.
Exercise reduces risk for CVD.
Type II diabetes account for >90% of all cases. - Answers - Disagree
One or two sugary drinks per day increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by about: -
Answers - 25%
People with diabetes are advised to watch their saturated fat intake. Why? - Answers -
People with diabetes are predisposed to heart disease as well.
What is not a risk factor for diabetes? - Answers - High CHO diet
A fasting blood glucose above _________ is a diagnosis for diabetes. - Answers - 125
mg/dl
People with type II diabetes: - Answers - All choices are correct.
Are at increased risk for kidney disease.
Generally make plenty of insulin.
Are at extremely increased risk for CVD.
What type of diabetes is related to unhealthy lifestyle? - Answers - Type II
Which of the following foods would you reduce in your diet if you were concerned about
high LDL? - Answers - high fat red meats, whole milk,
Which of the following foods would, most likely, be high in saturated fat? - Answers -
coconut
Your friend decides he wants to take some fish oil supplements because he/she read
that they are "healthy". You tell your friend not to take more than the recommended
dosage because: - Answers - a and b only
large amounts may be contaminated with mercury, large quantities may interfere with
blood clotting
Which food is likely to contain hydrogenated oil? - Answers - stick margarine
How does the energy content (kcal/g) of fat compare to the energy content of alcohol? -
Answers - fat has a higher energy content than alcohol
Which of the following foods would most likely contain high amounts of both cholesterol
and saturated fat? - Answers - red meat
Carbohydrates are absorbed as glucose, fructose, and galactose. - Answers - True
Which sugar should be avoided in high amounts during exercise? - Answers - Fructose
For an endurance athlete, which of the following is the strongest predictor of the length
of time until fatigue sets in during an endurance event? - Answers - Pre-exercise
glycogen stores
The minimum amount of carbohydrate recommended for active people is 10 grams per
kg. - Answers - False
The last big meal before a workout or competition should be consumed how many
hours before? - Answers - 1 1/2 - 2 hours
The carbohydrate intake recommended for prolonged endurance is - Answers - 7-10
grams per kg
The release of glucagon results in: - Answers - glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in
liver only
Pancreatic amylase helps breakdown starches to dextrins in the mouth. - Answers -
False
Cortisol is secreted by the - Answers - adrenal glands
For workouts that are long or intense, it is recommended to have a recovery beverage
within _____ minutes after the workout is over. - Answers - 30 minutes
The primary factor contributing to the complications of diabetes is: - Answers -
Damage caused by hyperglycemia
Type I diabetes is mostly a disease of lifestyle and can be prevented. - Answers -
False
An extra sugary drink per day increases a child's risk of obesity by: - Answers - 60%
About half of men with diabetes will experience which problem? - Answers - erectile
dysfunction
The symptoms of Type II diabetes are easily recognizable so diagnosis is generally
made quickly. - Answers - False
Which of the following statements is TRUE, in regards to diabetes? - Answers - In
many individuals, Type II diabetes can be prevented, and in some people reversed.
, Physical activity is of primary importance in the treatment of diabetes. Why? - Answers
- All choices are correct.
Exercise improves circulation
Exercise improves muscle strength, which can deteriorate with neuropathy.
Exercise reduces risk for CVD.
Type II diabetes account for >90% of all cases. - Answers - Disagree
One or two sugary drinks per day increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by about: -
Answers - 25%
People with diabetes are advised to watch their saturated fat intake. Why? - Answers -
People with diabetes are predisposed to heart disease as well.
What is not a risk factor for diabetes? - Answers - High CHO diet
A fasting blood glucose above _________ is a diagnosis for diabetes. - Answers - 125
mg/dl
People with type II diabetes: - Answers - All choices are correct.
Are at increased risk for kidney disease.
Generally make plenty of insulin.
Are at extremely increased risk for CVD.
What type of diabetes is related to unhealthy lifestyle? - Answers - Type II
Which of the following foods would you reduce in your diet if you were concerned about
high LDL? - Answers - high fat red meats, whole milk,
Which of the following foods would, most likely, be high in saturated fat? - Answers -
coconut
Your friend decides he wants to take some fish oil supplements because he/she read
that they are "healthy". You tell your friend not to take more than the recommended
dosage because: - Answers - a and b only
large amounts may be contaminated with mercury, large quantities may interfere with
blood clotting
Which food is likely to contain hydrogenated oil? - Answers - stick margarine
How does the energy content (kcal/g) of fat compare to the energy content of alcohol? -
Answers - fat has a higher energy content than alcohol
Which of the following foods would most likely contain high amounts of both cholesterol
and saturated fat? - Answers - red meat
