For most people, fat isn't used much as a fuel for exercise until you've been working out ...

For most people, fat isn't used much as a fuel for exercise until you've been working out aerobically for at least _____ minutes.
 a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 20
  d. 40

Q. 2

A trained muscle is better equipped to use ______ for energy and can conserve its _____ supply for a longer period of time.
 a. glucose, fat
  b. fat, glycogen
  c. amino acids, glucose
  d. glycogen, amino acids

Q. 3

Imagine you are the sports nutritionist for a professional track runner. What level of daily protein intake would you recommend for your client?
 a. 0.8 g/kg
  b. 1.0 g/kg
  c. 1.4 g/kg
  d. 1.7 g/kg

Q. 4

When muscles increase in size this is called:
 a. hypertrophy.
  b. atrophy.
  c. hypotrophy.
  d. isotrophy.

Q. 5

Health risks associated with the use of anabolic steroids include:
 a. liver disease.
  b. premature skeletal maturation.
  c. acne.
  d. all of the above
  e. a and c only

Q. 6

Sports anemia is not true iron-deficiency anemia and is related to:
 a. low iron intakes.
  b. low dairy intakes.
  c. increased blood volume.
  d. lower than normal electrolytes in the blood.

Q. 7

If a female athlete has irregular menstrual periods, what long-term complication could develop as a result?
 a. Diabetes (high blood sugar)
  b. Osteoporosis (bone loss)
  c. Obesity (excess body fatness)
  d. Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Q. 8

Determine the maximum heart rate (MHR) for a person who is 30 years old.
 a. 10
  b. 14
  c. 150
  d. 190

Q. 9

Most energy drinks contain caffeine, which:
 a. in higher doses is considered doping in most athletic organizations.
  b. is a central nervous system stimulant.
  c. in moderate amounts does not enhance athletic performance.
  d. a and b
  e. b and c