NSC EXAM 3 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+
The American College of Sports Medicine has guidelines for adults (ages 18–64)
to improve or maintain cardiovascular health. These guidelines include
✔✔ Engaging in moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for at least 150 minutes per
week, plus resistance training on 2 or more days per week
Aerobic training enhances leanness and improves cardiorespiratory endurance, best
measured by
✔✔ VO₂ max (maximum oxygen consumption)
Hourly sweat rate is determined by weighing before and after exercise. If an athlete
weighs 180 lbs before and 175 lbs after exercise, they should consume at least how
many cups of fluid?
✔✔ 10 cups
When Sam wakes up and takes his dog for a brief run, muscle _____ provides most
of the energy. His hormone _____ helps prevent a drop in blood glucose. If Sam
runs harder for 20 minutes, his glucose stores become depleted and he begins using
_____ for fuel.
✔✔ Glycogen, glucagon, fat
Which of the following is an effect of regular physical activity -ANSWER
✔✔reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
, Select the appropriate recommendations for carbohydrate intake, in grams per
kilogram per day, for each type of athlete or individual listed. -ANSWER ✔✔-
casual excerisers: 3-5g/day
-most athletes: 5-7g/day
-endurance athletes: 6-10g/day
-ultra endurance: 8-12g/day
What does the anaerobic breakdown of glucose for quick energy produce? -
ANSWER ✔✔lactate
Which food item is most likely the appropriate choice for a pregame meal to be
consumed 3 hours before an athletic event? -ANSWER ✔✔pasta with tomato
sauce served with French bread
Aerobic metabolism depends more heavily on __________ for fuel, to conserve
glycogen. -ANSWER ✔✔fatty acids
A mild stimulant that is safe in low doses (3 mg/kg of body weight) that can
enhance performance is___Sodium bicarbonate is an example of a(n)____that may
have beneficial effects to reduce acid build-up in the muscle following high-
intensity exercise. It is thought that___can enhance short-term repetitive high-
intensity performance, but research is inconclusive on this ergogenic aid. _____are
the most dangerous ergogenic aids because of the damaging side effects if abused.
-ANSWER ✔✔caffeine, buffer, creatine, anabolic steriods
Susan, 28 years old, is a marathon runner that weighs 130 lb. Based on the protein
recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine for athletes,
approximately how many grams of protein should she eat daily? -ANSWER
✔✔71g
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+
The American College of Sports Medicine has guidelines for adults (ages 18–64)
to improve or maintain cardiovascular health. These guidelines include
✔✔ Engaging in moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for at least 150 minutes per
week, plus resistance training on 2 or more days per week
Aerobic training enhances leanness and improves cardiorespiratory endurance, best
measured by
✔✔ VO₂ max (maximum oxygen consumption)
Hourly sweat rate is determined by weighing before and after exercise. If an athlete
weighs 180 lbs before and 175 lbs after exercise, they should consume at least how
many cups of fluid?
✔✔ 10 cups
When Sam wakes up and takes his dog for a brief run, muscle _____ provides most
of the energy. His hormone _____ helps prevent a drop in blood glucose. If Sam
runs harder for 20 minutes, his glucose stores become depleted and he begins using
_____ for fuel.
✔✔ Glycogen, glucagon, fat
Which of the following is an effect of regular physical activity -ANSWER
✔✔reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
, Select the appropriate recommendations for carbohydrate intake, in grams per
kilogram per day, for each type of athlete or individual listed. -ANSWER ✔✔-
casual excerisers: 3-5g/day
-most athletes: 5-7g/day
-endurance athletes: 6-10g/day
-ultra endurance: 8-12g/day
What does the anaerobic breakdown of glucose for quick energy produce? -
ANSWER ✔✔lactate
Which food item is most likely the appropriate choice for a pregame meal to be
consumed 3 hours before an athletic event? -ANSWER ✔✔pasta with tomato
sauce served with French bread
Aerobic metabolism depends more heavily on __________ for fuel, to conserve
glycogen. -ANSWER ✔✔fatty acids
A mild stimulant that is safe in low doses (3 mg/kg of body weight) that can
enhance performance is___Sodium bicarbonate is an example of a(n)____that may
have beneficial effects to reduce acid build-up in the muscle following high-
intensity exercise. It is thought that___can enhance short-term repetitive high-
intensity performance, but research is inconclusive on this ergogenic aid. _____are
the most dangerous ergogenic aids because of the damaging side effects if abused.
-ANSWER ✔✔caffeine, buffer, creatine, anabolic steriods
Susan, 28 years old, is a marathon runner that weighs 130 lb. Based on the protein
recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine for athletes,
approximately how many grams of protein should she eat daily? -ANSWER
✔✔71g
