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The high energy compound that is made from carbohydrate, protein, and fat catabolism is _______________.

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Anabolic steroid use may cause all of the following side effects except


A) stunting growth in teenage athletes.
B) cardiovascular disease.
C) body fat loss.
D) "roid rage" (extreme mood swings) .

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Protein supplies approximately __________ percent of a human's general energy needs.


A) 0
B) 2 to 5
C) 15 to 17
D) 27 to 33

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Aerobic glucose breakdown provides most of the energy for sports activities lasting


A) up to 30 seconds.
B) 30 seconds to 1 minute.
C) 1 to 2 minutes.
D) 2 minutes to 4 hours.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Zelda is a marathon runner. She completes the marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Which of the following is true regarding her fuel use during the marathon?


A) If she runs out of muscle glycogen at the 2-hour mark, she will not feel fatigue.
B) Anaerobic glucose breakdown, using muscle glycogen, will provide most of the ATP for the marathon.
C) Liver glycogen is the preferred fuel during intense muscular activity lasting less than 2 hours.
D) As exercise duration increases beyond 20 to 30 minutes, blood glucose will become increasingly important to spare muscle glycogen, so Zelda will have the ability to sprint across the finish line.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Bill goes on an 8-hour continuous hike. Most of the ATP for this activity will be derived from _______________

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Which of the following is true about protein as an energy source?


A) Protein is more important than carbohydrate as an energy source for muscular activity.
B) The need for protein as an energy source is greater for endurance athletes than for those who body build or lift weights.
C) Protein and amino acid supplements are needed as energy sources for weight lifters.
D) Protein is a good energy source, supplying 7 kcals per gram.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Carbohydrate loading


A) involves loading up on carbohydrate-laden foods the day before an endurance event.
B) involves little exercise and a high-carbohydrate diet the first 3 days, followed by heavy exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet right before competition.
C) involves a tapering in the intensity of workouts with a corresponding increase in the percentage of carbohydrate intake.
D) does not increase glycogen stores to any significant degree.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is true about the vitamin and mineral intake of athletes?


A) Vitamins have known ergogenic benefits.
B) Minerals have known ergogenic benefits.
C) Athletes tend not to eat enough vitamins and minerals.
D) Most athletes tend to consume ample vitamins and minerals if they meet their kcalorie needs.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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For aerobic glucose breakdown to take place, two- and three-carbon fragments must enter which cell organelle to be metabolized into carbon dioxide and water?


A) Nucleus
B) Mitochondrion
C) Golgi body
D) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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During his wrestling workout, Damon loses about 4 pounds. He should consume _______________ cups of water during or after his workout

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A regular physical activity program should include all the following except


A) a warmup.
B) a frequency of 2 times per week.
C) a heart rate of 60 percent to 70 percent of maximum.
D) at least 20 to 30 minutes duration.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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A 120-pound woman is attempting to be a bodybuilder so she would like to gain large quantities of muscle mass. Her daily protein intake should be how many grams?


A) 32 to 59
B) 65 to 87
C) 82 to 93
D) 44 to 81

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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_______________ is a general term referring to substances that can enhance athletic performance

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Which of the following is true about the protein intake for athletes?


A) Most athletes must take protein supplements to get enough protein.
B) Bodybuilders need more protein than endurance athletes.
C) Amino acid supplements are a better way to deliver amino acids because they do not need to be digested.
D) Most athletes eating a variety of foods will easily meet their protein needs.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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To help maintain adequate glycogen stores, an endurance athlete should eat


A) broccoli and cheese soup.
B) bagels and oranges.
C) peanut butter and apples.
D) tuna sandwich and milk.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Maxine Miles runs a marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Most of the ATP for this activity is supplied by the process of _______________ glucose breakdown.

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What is the name of the high energy compound that cells use directly to fuel other chemical reactions?


A) Adenosine triphosphate
B) Glucose
C) Amino acids
D) Fatty acids

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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If an athlete's body fat level is too high, what is the best weight loss approach?


A) Follow an 800 kcalorie eating plan.
B) Wear a rubber suit to sweat off extra weight.
C) Eat about 200 to 500 kcalories less per day.
D) Restrict dietary carbohydrates.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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For a pre-event meal, foods such as bagels, muffins, and bread should be eaten within the range of _______________ hours before an endurance event

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