MNT II Quizzes & Exams Practice Questions and Answers

MNT II Quizzes & Exams Practice Questions and Answers Which form of "cardio" exercise (LISS or HIIT) calls on the body to use almost 100% of the calories burned from carbohydrates? - Ans:-HIIT A practical way(s) to determine hydration status is to assess: a) Body weight changes b) Urine specific gravity c) Urine osmolality d) All of the above are practical - Ans:-d) All of the above are practical Which of the following statements about energy metabolism w/ exercise is TRUE? a) The anaerobic glycolytic energy system can provide energy lasting up to 30 minutes b) The ATP-Phosphocreatine system provides energy for exercise lasting up to a few seconds to 2 minutes - Ans:-b) The ATP-Phosphocreatine system provides energy for exercise lasting up to a few seconds to 2 minutes ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/71 Based on what we learned about the respiratory exchange ratio (RER), what is our primary fuel source that we use at REST? a) Carbohydrate b) Protein c) Fat - Ans:-c) Fat Which of the following describes the best carbohydrate recommendation for a runner who is training 1-3 hours per day for a marathon? a) 1-2 g/kg body weight/day of carbs b) 50% of the calories as carbs c) 40% of the calories as carbs d) 6-10 g/kg body weight/day of carbs - Ans:-d) 6-10 g/kg body weight/day of carbs Which of the following is TRUE regarding fluids & exercise? a) A good hydration goal during exercise should be to not lose more than 2% body weight b) Athletes should rely only on their thirst mechanism to ensure optimal hydration c) Plain water is the preferred fluid choice for endurance exercise lasting over one hour ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/71 d) The primary electrolyte lost in sweat is potassium - Ans:-a) A good hydration goal during exercise should be to not lose more than 2% body weight Humans have 2-3 million sweat glands and this number is fixed by 2-3 years of age. Sweat gland density (number per area) decreases w/ skin expansion during growth & is generally inversely proportional to body surface area. Therefore, ______ individuals have lower sweat gland density (smaller or larger)? - Ans:-larger Which of the following is true regarding iron nutrition? a) Increased hepcidin will decrease the amount of available iron b) Haptoglobin is a marker of hemolysis c) Running can lead to increased inflammation d) All of the above are true regarding iron nutrition - Ans:-d) All of the above are true regarding iron nutrition Active vs. inactive individuals have: a) 1/3-1/4 times the glycogen storage capacity b) 3-4 times the glycogen storage capacity c) A decreased plasma volume ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 4/71 d) A decreased lactate threshold - Ans:-b) 3-4 times the glycogen storage capacity Which of the following best describes the updated female athlete triad? a) The triad is defined by a combination of disordered eating behaviors, stress fractures, and diabetes b) The triad is defined by a combination of disordered eating behaviors, menstruation problems, & renal disease c) The triad assesses health along a spectrum, from optimal to pathology, instead of 3 distinct health issues d) All of the above - Ans:-c) The triad assesses health along a spectrum, from optimal to pathology, instead of 3 distinct health issues Which of the following statements is true regarding exercise, weight management, and metabolic outcomes? a) Exercise is more important than diet & generally leads to significant weight loss b) Long-term aerobic exercise promotes significant increases in visceral fat c) If your patient is sedentary, encouraging even a small amount of activity can improve metabolic outcomes regardless of changes in weight ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 5/71 d) BMI is the preferred tool to determine if exercise impact the changes in weight and metabolic outcomes - Ans:-c) If your patient is sedentary, encouraging even a small amount of activity can improve metabolic outcomes regardless of changes in weight Consuming multiple transportable carbohydrates would be most useful during an event for which of the following athletes? a) Sprinter b) 5K runner c) Ultra-endurance runner d) All of the above - Ans:-c) Ultra-endurance runner What carbohydrate recommendations would you make to our case study "Annie" when she competes in a 5K event? a) Consume a carbohydrate beverage with caffeine 5 min into the event b) Carbohydrate intake for an event this long has no influence on performance c) Consume a carbohydrate gel 15 min into the event d) Consume a carbohydrate beverage 15 min into the event - Ans:-b) Carbohydrate intake for an event this long has no influence on performance ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 6/71 Which of the following is/are true regarding bioelectrical impedance? a) It provides a measure of resistance to an electrical current b) It estimates bone mineral density c) It estimates visceral fat tissue d) All of the above are true regarding bioelectrical impedance - Ans:-a) It provides a measure of resistance to an electrical current What does it mean that "fat burns in the flame of carbohydrate?" a) The primary source of energy for strength training exercise is fat b) The primary source of energy for long-term endurance exercise is carbohydrate c) In order to utilize carbs for energy in long-term endurance exercise, you need some fat d) In order to utilize fat for energy in long-term endurance exercise, you need some carbohydrate - Ans:-d) In order to utilize fat for energy in long-term endurance exerc