WGU EAQ Nutrition Chapter 16: Nutrition and Physical
Fitness
Which factor determines fluid needs for athletes? - Correct Answers -Body size and composition
-Preexercise hydration status
-Fitness level and metabolic rate
-Intensity and duration of exercise
-Temperature, altitude, and humidity
Which body component requires more fuel than others? - Correct Answers Lean body mass
A 65-year-old patient weighing 150lb like to begin an aerobic exercise program. Calculate the
maximal heart rate for this patient to achieve aerobic benefits. - Correct Answers 155 beats/min
To which patient will the nurse most likely recommend carbohydrate loading? - Correct Answers
A runner in a long-distance track meet
Wall climbing is considered which type of physical activity? - Correct Answers Muscle Fitness
Which side effect is seen with the use of ergogenic aids? - Correct Answers Gynecomastia
Hepatitis
Decreased production of sperm
Increased risk for atherosclerosis
, Which factor influences the fluid needs of an athlete? - Correct Answers Individual's fitness level
The surrounding temperature
The individual's metabolic rate
Pre-existing hydration status
Which component is part of the female athlete triad? - Correct Answers Low energy availability
Mensural Dysfunction
Low bone mineral density
Which effect is observed with a low-carbohydrate diet? - Correct Answers Fatigue
Ketoacidosis
Decreased capacity for work
Dehydration
Which statement regarding fluid needs is true? - Correct Answers -Fluid status directly affects
the body's ability to distribute oxygen and nutrients to working muscle cells
-Dehydration of 2% or more of one's body weight will impair athletic performance.
-Individuals who are engaged in longer and demanding endurance events may benefit from the
consumption of electrolytes.
-Continued dehydration may lead to delirum.
Which physiologic change that improves cardiovascular health occurs with regular physical
activity? - Correct Answers Increase in cardiac output
Lower Triglyceride levels
Increase in oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
Fitness
Which factor determines fluid needs for athletes? - Correct Answers -Body size and composition
-Preexercise hydration status
-Fitness level and metabolic rate
-Intensity and duration of exercise
-Temperature, altitude, and humidity
Which body component requires more fuel than others? - Correct Answers Lean body mass
A 65-year-old patient weighing 150lb like to begin an aerobic exercise program. Calculate the
maximal heart rate for this patient to achieve aerobic benefits. - Correct Answers 155 beats/min
To which patient will the nurse most likely recommend carbohydrate loading? - Correct Answers
A runner in a long-distance track meet
Wall climbing is considered which type of physical activity? - Correct Answers Muscle Fitness
Which side effect is seen with the use of ergogenic aids? - Correct Answers Gynecomastia
Hepatitis
Decreased production of sperm
Increased risk for atherosclerosis
, Which factor influences the fluid needs of an athlete? - Correct Answers Individual's fitness level
The surrounding temperature
The individual's metabolic rate
Pre-existing hydration status
Which component is part of the female athlete triad? - Correct Answers Low energy availability
Mensural Dysfunction
Low bone mineral density
Which effect is observed with a low-carbohydrate diet? - Correct Answers Fatigue
Ketoacidosis
Decreased capacity for work
Dehydration
Which statement regarding fluid needs is true? - Correct Answers -Fluid status directly affects
the body's ability to distribute oxygen and nutrients to working muscle cells
-Dehydration of 2% or more of one's body weight will impair athletic performance.
-Individuals who are engaged in longer and demanding endurance events may benefit from the
consumption of electrolytes.
-Continued dehydration may lead to delirum.
Which physiologic change that improves cardiovascular health occurs with regular physical
activity? - Correct Answers Increase in cardiac output
Lower Triglyceride levels
Increase in oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
