31) In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading NOT be beneficial?

A) weight lifting

B) distance swimming

C) cross-country skiing

D) marathon

32) Andrea thinks that carbohydrate loading could be beneficial to her. Which of the following statements is FALSE about this practice?

A) Carbohydrate loading is appropriate in endurance activities such as a marathon.

B) Carbohydrate loading may cause water retention.

C) Carbohydrate loading maximizes glycogen stores.

D) Carbohydrate loading is helpful for moderately intense physical activity to maintain fitness.

33) Which of the following is NOT a side effect of carbohydrate loading?

A) water retention

B) gastrointestinal distress

C) diarrhea

D) improved performance

34) Jorge is a weight lifter who believes that consuming large amounts of protein-rich foods will increase his muscle mass. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Jorge’s protein needs?

A) It is a good practice for Jorge to consume a minimum of 2 grams of protein/kilogram of body weight to increase his muscle mass.

B) Jorge cannot meet his protein needs without taking protein supplements.

C) It is impossible for Jorge to get adequate amounts of protein without eating meat, fish, and poultry.

D) Jorge can meet his protein needs by consuming a healthy, balanced diet that is calorically sufficient to meet his activity level.

35) Which of the following BEST describes Dr. Barry Sears’s Zone Diet?

A) high-carbohydrate diet designed for noncompetitive athletes

B) high-protein diet designed for competitive athletes

C) high-fat diet designed for competitive athletes

D) high-protein diet designed for noncompetitive athletes

36) In physical activity lasting less than one hour, the MOST appropriate fluid replacement is

A) plain water.

B) orange juice.

C) Kool-Aid.

D) sports drinks.

37) Which of the following ergogenic aids has been banned in the United States?

A) creatine

B) gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)

C) chromium

D) carnitine

38) What is the cause of sports anemia?

A) low blood hemoglobin levels

B) poor dietary intake of iron-rich foods

C) increased plasma volume due to training

D) dehydration

39) Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has been shown to

A) increase muscle flexibility and strength.

B) increase the use of fatty acids as a fuel source.

C) regenerate ATP for energy.

D) increase the transport of amino acids to exercising muscle.

40) Why are the B vitamins especially important to an athlete?

A) Carbohydrates are a poor source of the B vitamins.

B) During exercise large amounts of the B vitamins are lost in the urine.

C) The B vitamins are directly involved in energy metabolism.

D) Active athletes cannot eat a sufficient amount of calories to meet the RDAs for the B vitamins.