Test Bank for Understanding Nutrition 16th Edition
Whitney | Complete Chapters 1 - 20 | Questions and
Answers with explanation | PDF format | Latest 2024
All of the following are acceptable definitions of the term fitness except
- ANSWER the ability to maintain a normal body composition and remain free of
injury while performing strenuous physical tasks.
Which of the following are features of physical activity and exercise? - ANSWER
Exercise, but not physical activity, is thought to be vigorous, structured, and planned
The components of fitness include all of the following except - ANSWER bone
fragility
Which of the following is generally not associated with a regular program of physical
fitness? - ANSWER Reduced bone density
What percentage of U.S. adults lives a completely sedentary lifestyle? - ANSWER
20
What may, in part, account for the reduced risk of gallbladder disease in women who
engage in regular physical activity? - ANSWER Reduction of blood lipids
Which of the following is a feature of physical activity recommendations? -
ANSWER The same level of effectiveness can be achieved by dividing the activity in
shorter sessions throughout the day
Substantial health benefits may be achieved by engaging in a moderately intense
level of exercise at a frequency of at least - ANSWER 2.5 hours/week
All of the following are categorized as fitness strength activities except - ANSWER
kickboxing
Which of the following best exemplifies an activity that promotes flexibility? -
ANSWER Yoga
Which of the following components of training define(s) the progressive overload
principle? - ANSWER Intensity, frequency, and duration only
What is muscle atrophy? - ANSWER Loss of muscle size and strength
A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of - ANSWER
hypertrophy.
, Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by - ANSWER putting a demand on muscles
repeatedly by making them work harder
The duration of exercise warm-up and cool-down periods should be - ANSWER 5-
10 minutes each.
Which of the following is not derived directly from cardiorespiratory conditioning? -
ANSWER Increased flexibility
The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as - ANSWER
cardiorespiratory conditioning.
For maximum benefits, cardiorespiratory endurance episodes should be sustained
for at least - ANSWER 20 minutes
The typical person who achieves cardiorespiratory conditioning can expect to alter
resting pulse rate (beats per minute) by about - ANSWER -20.
The volume of blood ejected by the heart each minute is known as the - ANSWER
cardiac output
A person's "VO2 max" is the maximum - ANSWER rate of oxygen consumption.
If a person's maximum heart rate is 220 beats/min, what is the safe maximum heart
rate during vigorous exercise? - ANSWER 198
Pat has gained about 20 pounds in the past 5 years and has come to you for help
with a diet and exercise regimen. In order to promote optimal fat loss through
exercise, in which of the following activities should Pat participate? - ANSWER
Low- to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise like hiking
In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by combining a -
ANSWER high number of repetitions with lighter weight
In weight training, muscle strength can best be emphasized by combining a -
ANSWER low number of repetitions with heavy weight.
What is the predominant fuel used by muscle cells during low- or moderate-intensity
activity? - ANSWER Fat
Chris has been competing all day in a track competition and is now ready for the
100-meter dash. Although he feels tired, which of the following high-energy muscle
compounds can he rely on for quick energy in this event? - ANSWER Creatine
phosphate
What high-energy compound acts as a reservoir of energy for the maintenance of a
steady supply of ATP? - ANSWER Creatine phosphate
During physical performance, what is the role of creatine phosphate? - ANSWER
Transfer of energy to make ATP
Whitney | Complete Chapters 1 - 20 | Questions and
Answers with explanation | PDF format | Latest 2024
All of the following are acceptable definitions of the term fitness except
- ANSWER the ability to maintain a normal body composition and remain free of
injury while performing strenuous physical tasks.
Which of the following are features of physical activity and exercise? - ANSWER
Exercise, but not physical activity, is thought to be vigorous, structured, and planned
The components of fitness include all of the following except - ANSWER bone
fragility
Which of the following is generally not associated with a regular program of physical
fitness? - ANSWER Reduced bone density
What percentage of U.S. adults lives a completely sedentary lifestyle? - ANSWER
20
What may, in part, account for the reduced risk of gallbladder disease in women who
engage in regular physical activity? - ANSWER Reduction of blood lipids
Which of the following is a feature of physical activity recommendations? -
ANSWER The same level of effectiveness can be achieved by dividing the activity in
shorter sessions throughout the day
Substantial health benefits may be achieved by engaging in a moderately intense
level of exercise at a frequency of at least - ANSWER 2.5 hours/week
All of the following are categorized as fitness strength activities except - ANSWER
kickboxing
Which of the following best exemplifies an activity that promotes flexibility? -
ANSWER Yoga
Which of the following components of training define(s) the progressive overload
principle? - ANSWER Intensity, frequency, and duration only
What is muscle atrophy? - ANSWER Loss of muscle size and strength
A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of - ANSWER
hypertrophy.
, Athletes can safely add muscle tissue by - ANSWER putting a demand on muscles
repeatedly by making them work harder
The duration of exercise warm-up and cool-down periods should be - ANSWER 5-
10 minutes each.
Which of the following is not derived directly from cardiorespiratory conditioning? -
ANSWER Increased flexibility
The effect of regular exercise on heart and lung function is known as - ANSWER
cardiorespiratory conditioning.
For maximum benefits, cardiorespiratory endurance episodes should be sustained
for at least - ANSWER 20 minutes
The typical person who achieves cardiorespiratory conditioning can expect to alter
resting pulse rate (beats per minute) by about - ANSWER -20.
The volume of blood ejected by the heart each minute is known as the - ANSWER
cardiac output
A person's "VO2 max" is the maximum - ANSWER rate of oxygen consumption.
If a person's maximum heart rate is 220 beats/min, what is the safe maximum heart
rate during vigorous exercise? - ANSWER 198
Pat has gained about 20 pounds in the past 5 years and has come to you for help
with a diet and exercise regimen. In order to promote optimal fat loss through
exercise, in which of the following activities should Pat participate? - ANSWER
Low- to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise like hiking
In weight training, muscle endurance can best be emphasized by combining a -
ANSWER high number of repetitions with lighter weight
In weight training, muscle strength can best be emphasized by combining a -
ANSWER low number of repetitions with heavy weight.
What is the predominant fuel used by muscle cells during low- or moderate-intensity
activity? - ANSWER Fat
Chris has been competing all day in a track competition and is now ready for the
100-meter dash. Although he feels tired, which of the following high-energy muscle
compounds can he rely on for quick energy in this event? - ANSWER Creatine
phosphate
What high-energy compound acts as a reservoir of energy for the maintenance of a
steady supply of ATP? - ANSWER Creatine phosphate
During physical performance, what is the role of creatine phosphate? - ANSWER
Transfer of energy to make ATP
