Regular physical activity leads to decreased risk of cardiovascular disease by:
A) increasing resting heart rate.
B) increasing blood pressure.
C) improving blood lipid regulation.
D) accelerating the progression of atherosclerosis.
Q. 2James is preparing for a marathon. He has been maintaining a well-balanced diet. Two days before the race, he reduces his protein and fat intake and starts consuming more foods that are high on energy. He also reduces the intensity of his workouts and includes more rest in his daily regime. In this scenario, it is likely that James is using the technique of _____.
A) interval training
B) carbohydrate loading
C) aerobic conditioning
D) creatine conditioning
Q. 3Josie is a cross-country runner. She completed a cross-country race 8 hours ago and has been sipping water since then. When she goes to the bathroom, she notices that her urine is dark in color. This is most likely a sign of:
A) blood in the urine.
B) inadequate hydration.
C) lack of protein in her body.
D) sports anemia.
Q. 4Which of the following is true of micronutrients?
A) Athletes who avoid animal-based products are at increased risk of inadequate intakes of several micronutrients.
B) Micronutrients consist of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
C) Glucose and sucrose are the primary energy-yielding micronutrients that fuel activities with high energy demands.
D) Exercise decreases the requirement for micronutrients in the body to a great extent.
Q. 5A(n)__________is a series of physiological changes that enables the body to perform and recover more efficiently and effectively.
A) creatine response
B) adaptation response
C) ergogenic response
D) anabolic response
Q. 6To help sustain energy for long periods of time, some athletes try to increase the amount of glycogen stored in the body (skeletal muscle and liver) using a technique called _____.
A) protein conditioning
B) aerobic conditioning
C) carbohydrate loading
D) creatine loading
Q. 7Which of the following is a similarity between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
A) Both are caused by an increase in core body temperature.
B) Both lead to diminished blood sodium concentration.
C) Both can be avoided by increased iron and calcium intake.
D) Both occur as a result of increased blood volume.
Q. 8Age-related loss of muscle tissue is known as__________.
A) sarcopenia
B) amenorrhea
C) atherosclerosis
D) diverticulosis