Why do children who suffer from marasmus and kwashiorkor look so different from each other?
Q. 2Protein is needed by the body to support an exercise program because of its role in:
a. contributing a major part of fuel in strength training.
b. sparing carbohydrate from being used for fuel.
c. repairing muscle tissue after exercise.
d. being converted to glycogen for storage in muscles.
e. attracting water into the muscle tissue and adding bulk.
Q. 3Describe any 2 ways that water stress can impact the environment and the world's population.
Q. 4Calculate the calories needed from fat each day for a triathlete who requires 4500 calories a day.
a. 550-700
b. 750-875
c. 900-1575
d. 1580-1650
e. 1530-3550
Q. 5Describe how the increasing world population contributes to other factors that threaten the world's food supply.
Q. 6How can endurance athletes best postpone fatigue during their activity?
a. Eat glucose periodically during the event.
b. Avoid sports drinks during exercise.
c. Fat load one to three days before the event.
d. Restrict fat to less than 20 percent of calories.
e. Stay in the moderate intensity range to prevent anaerobic metabolism.