Following prolonged and intense exercise, athletes should be concerned about
A. glycogen replenishment.
B. protein synthesis.
C. water and electrolyte replacement.
D. All the above
Q. 2Glycogen stores in the liver and muscle require _____ hours to be replenished after a long, intense athletic workout.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 35
Q. 3Because the rate of muscle glycogen synthesis is highest the first _____ hours after exercise, people should consume carbohydrates during that window of time.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 20
Q. 4The rationale for the increased protein recommendations for athletes is
A. the ability to utilize more protein for energy production.
B. the need to build, maintain, and repair muscle tissue.
C. the enhanced mental focus associated with increased protein intake.
D. the need for protein only for muscle growth.
Q. 5Two main concerns for people who participate in athletics are
A. to consume adequate fluids and calories.
B. to maintain a low body mass or maintain weight.
C. to maximize fat stores to ensure ATP production
D. to optimize water consumption and obtain vitamins and minerals from supplements rather than food.
Q. 6Interval training is one way to improve anaerobic capacity. This means that
A. muscles have a higher tolerance for lactate.
B. muscles more readily cross over to aerobic ATP production.
C. muscles can use lactate directly for ATP production.
D. the VO2 max is improved.
Q. 7A person who wants to improve his or her aerobic capacity should
A. put an emphasis on strength training.
B. put an emphasis on endurance training.
C. put an emphasis on flexibility sessions.
D. put an emphasis on muscle hypertrophy.
Q. 8Engaging in exercise that results in increased heart rate, ventilation rate, and stroke volume will all improve
A. cardiovascular fitness.
B. VO2 max.
C. the muscles' capacity to utilize fatty acids for energy, thereby sparing glucose.
D. All of the above
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