©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
FSHN 185 - Final Exam Questions & Answers
Vitamin B-12 is often poorly absorbed by those of which age group, which places them at risk for
neurological
disorders?
A. infants and young children
B. teens
C. young to middle-aged adults
D. elderly adults - Ans:✔✔-D
Though the daily recommended water intake is the same for younger and older adults, it may be more
difficult
for older adults to obtain adequate water because:
A. with age there is a reduction in the sense of thirst, which can decrease fluid intake.
B. older adults often have mobility limitations, reducing their access to fluids.
C. older adults experience greater water losses due to decreased water conservation by the kidneys.
Page 1/64
, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
D. all of the above are correct. - Ans:✔✔-D
One reason why a person at age 70 needs fewer kilocalories per day compared to a person at age 30 is
__________________.
A. due to a decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate
B. due to an increase in Basal Metabolic Rate
C. due to an increase in physical activity
D. NOT due to any of the above reasons - Ans:✔✔-A
Sprinting up a flight of stairs would primarily use ____________ for _______________ metabolism.
A. Glucose, anaerobic
B. Triglycerides, anaerobic
C. Glycogen, aerobic
D. Amino acids, anaerobic - Ans:✔✔-A
Carbohydrate loading is designed to increase ____________.
A. Muscle glycogen levels
Page 2/64
, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
B. Muscle fat stores
C. Muscle protein stores
D. Electrolyte stores - Ans:✔✔-A
In addition to consuming adequate energy and lifting weights, athletes who want to build muscle should
consume ________ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.
A. 0.5 to 0.7
B. 0.7 to 1.1
C. 1.2 to 1.7
D. 2 to 2.5
E. No extra protein is needed - Ans:✔✔-C
John is trying to carbohydrate load before his endurance event. Which of these foods is the best choice?
A. Corn and potato chips
B. Pasta and rice
C. Onion rings
Page 3/64
, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
D. High-fiber cereal - Ans:✔✔-B
Keala noticed that her cardio session caused her to lose 2 pounds of weight. How many cups of fluid
does she
need to replace that 2 pound weight loss?
A. Approximately 4 cups of fluid are necessary
B. 7 to 8 cups of fluid are necessary
C. To minimize weight gain, she should only drink when she is thirsty - Ans:✔✔-A
A light meal eaten 2 to 4 hours before participating in a sporting event could include:
A. Fried chicken
B. French fries
C. High-fiber cereal
D. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - Ans:✔✔-D
What are the three most important nutrients to replace after vigorous activity?
A. Water, protein, fat
B. Water, B-vitamins, glucose
Page 4/64
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
FSHN 185 - Final Exam Questions & Answers
Vitamin B-12 is often poorly absorbed by those of which age group, which places them at risk for
neurological
disorders?
A. infants and young children
B. teens
C. young to middle-aged adults
D. elderly adults - Ans:✔✔-D
Though the daily recommended water intake is the same for younger and older adults, it may be more
difficult
for older adults to obtain adequate water because:
A. with age there is a reduction in the sense of thirst, which can decrease fluid intake.
B. older adults often have mobility limitations, reducing their access to fluids.
C. older adults experience greater water losses due to decreased water conservation by the kidneys.
Page 1/64
, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
D. all of the above are correct. - Ans:✔✔-D
One reason why a person at age 70 needs fewer kilocalories per day compared to a person at age 30 is
__________________.
A. due to a decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate
B. due to an increase in Basal Metabolic Rate
C. due to an increase in physical activity
D. NOT due to any of the above reasons - Ans:✔✔-A
Sprinting up a flight of stairs would primarily use ____________ for _______________ metabolism.
A. Glucose, anaerobic
B. Triglycerides, anaerobic
C. Glycogen, aerobic
D. Amino acids, anaerobic - Ans:✔✔-A
Carbohydrate loading is designed to increase ____________.
A. Muscle glycogen levels
Page 2/64
, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
B. Muscle fat stores
C. Muscle protein stores
D. Electrolyte stores - Ans:✔✔-A
In addition to consuming adequate energy and lifting weights, athletes who want to build muscle should
consume ________ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.
A. 0.5 to 0.7
B. 0.7 to 1.1
C. 1.2 to 1.7
D. 2 to 2.5
E. No extra protein is needed - Ans:✔✔-C
John is trying to carbohydrate load before his endurance event. Which of these foods is the best choice?
A. Corn and potato chips
B. Pasta and rice
C. Onion rings
Page 3/64
, ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
D. High-fiber cereal - Ans:✔✔-B
Keala noticed that her cardio session caused her to lose 2 pounds of weight. How many cups of fluid
does she
need to replace that 2 pound weight loss?
A. Approximately 4 cups of fluid are necessary
B. 7 to 8 cups of fluid are necessary
C. To minimize weight gain, she should only drink when she is thirsty - Ans:✔✔-A
A light meal eaten 2 to 4 hours before participating in a sporting event could include:
A. Fried chicken
B. French fries
C. High-fiber cereal
D. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - Ans:✔✔-D
What are the three most important nutrients to replace after vigorous activity?
A. Water, protein, fat
B. Water, B-vitamins, glucose
Page 4/64
