The B-vitamins provide a good source of energy for the body.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Substances used to improve overall exercise and athletic performance are known as
A) pyruvates. B) pantothenic aids.
C) ATP-enhancers. D) ergogenic aids.
Q. 3Individuals suffering from binge-eating disorder and night-eating syndrome are often
overweight or obese.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4In which of the following types of exercise would creatine phosphate (CP) be an important
source of energy?
A) biking up a mountain B) running a 10-kilometer road race
C) playing in a football game D) sprinting in a 100-meter race
Q. 5Q. 6Q. 7Binge-eating disorders are common in men.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8What are the MOST common sources of glucose needed for energy during exercise?
A) amino acids from protein and glucose found in bones
B) pyruvic acid from carbohydrates and fatty acids stored in adipose tissue
C) vitamins and minerals in nutritional supplements and protein found in blood
D) glucose from blood and glycogen stored in muscles
Q. 9What have recent studies revealed about the effect of chromium supplements on body
composition?
A) Chromium's apparent support of muscle growth resulted from loss of body fat only.
B) Chromium has no effect on muscle mass or body fat.
C) Chromium promotes the growth of slow-twitch muscles but not fast-twitch muscles.
D) Chromium supplements promote overall muscle mass only in research subjects who
started out with enhanced chromium status.
Q. 10Some athletes take chromium supplements to
A) aid in delivering oxygen to working muscles during exercise.
B) conserve glycogen stores and delay fatigue during exercise.
C) increase muscle mass and strength and decrease body fat.
D) increase the use of fatty acids during endurance exercise.
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