Question 1

When should an athlete eat after competition? What are good choices for a post-competition meal? Why is this re-feeding period important?

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Question 2

How does body fat differ in a fit adult male versus female?

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Question 3

Describe a carbohydrate loading regimen.How are exercise and diet affected during the week before competition?

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Question 4

How does regular moderate-intensity exercise affect the heart,blood volume,and red blood cells?

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Question 5

How does fatty acid use change with time in a person out for a 45-minute jog?

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Question 6

Why are very thin female athletes often at risk for osteoporosis?

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Question 7

What risks are associated with high intakes of amino acid supplements?

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Question 8

How often,and for how long,should Americans engage in moderate aerobic activity per week?

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Question 9

Describe metabolic sources of energy as an athlete runs an endurance race for four hours.What is used first,second,third,etc.? What can such an athlete drink or eat to maximize performance?

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Question 10

Mitchell wants to build up his muscles.He works our regularly at the gym and eats a very high protein diet,along with drinking protein supplement drinks.Do you think the protein contributes to increased muscle mass? Why or why not?

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Question 11

Glen is 45 years old and has maintained a regular running and swimming program for many years.He is now interested in an Ironman competition,which will be held nine months from now.He has started to train vigorously and regularly,running,biking and/or swimming several hours each day.
A.How should Glen distribute his intake of protein,fat and carbohydrate to maximize his performance?
B.Glen thinks if he can lose 10 pounds now,he will be able to run faster.Is this a good time to try to lose weight? Why or why not?
C.When Glen competes in the Ironman,which he thinks will take him about
12 - 14 hours,what should he eat and drink during the race? What would you suggest for a meal the night before?

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Question 12

How does exercise intensity affect the source of fuel used by the body?

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Question 13

What are components of an exercise program that lead to long-term maintenance of routine exercise?

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Question 14

What type of diet will be prolong time to exhaustion in a long-distance cyclist?

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Question 15

How can you determine if an ergogenic aid is beneficial for you?

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Question 16

How does hydration status affect athletic performance? What precautions should be taken by an athlete who is exercising in hot weather? Describe how dehydration can affect cool-weather athletes,such as skiers and biatheletes.

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Question 17

What are benefits and risks associated with taking creatine supplements?

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Question 18

How do a person's energy needs change as they go from being sedentary to engaging in regular exercise.How does REE change?
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Question 19

What types of athletes may benefit from slightly increased intake of protein?

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Quiz 13: Nutrition and Physical Activity