Which of the following amino acids has been purported to increase growth hormone release?
a.Aspartate
b.Arginine
c.Glutamine
d.Tyrosine - ANSWER Arginine
Which of the following components of the integrated model of function is related to skeletal (bone) efficiency and alignment?
a.Kinet...
Which of the following is purported to be effective for inducing hyperhydration before exercise in the
heat?
a. Acai berry
b. Glycerol
c. Beetroot
d. GABA - ANSWER Glycerol
Which of the following is not associated with the use of probiotics as a dietary supplement?
, a. An improved rate of recovery from rotavirus diarrhea
b. Reduced stress-induced damage to the gut caused by intense exercise
c. Alleviation of allergic or respiratory disorders among young children
d. Increased insulin sensitivity due to digestive function improvements - ANSWER Increased insulin
sensitivity due to digestive function improvements
Which of the following is useful for reducing the physiological stresses induced by hypoxia while training
at higher altitudes?
a. Beta-alanine
b. Sodium phosphate
c. Antioxidants
d. Choline - ANSWER Antioxidants
Athletes should rehydrate with a _______ glucose-electrolyte solution to compensate for mineral loss
and provide energy with an osmolarity that maximizes gastric emptying during prolonged events.
a. 1-4%
b. 6-8%
c. 10-14%
d. 18-20% - ANSWER 6-8%
A deficiency of which of the following minerals is most common among endurance athletes due to losses
in sweat?
a. Iron
b. Zinc
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium - ANSWER Magnesium
, Which of the following statements related to losing weight is incorrect?
a. Meals should be scheduled in a way that maximizes fat use during exercise and recovery while limiting
fat storage throughout the day
b. Weight loss can be achieved with daily CHO, protein and fat intake of 2-5, 2-2.5, and 0.5-1 g/kg of BW
respectively
c. Training sessions geared towards maximizing fat use are best employed in a fasting state in the
morning directly after waking
d. High-intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare lean mass - ANSWER High-
intensity training should be engaged in a hypoglycemic state to spare lean mass
Which of the following is directly associated with short-distance linear speed?
a.Muscular strength
b.Cardiorespiratory fitness
c.Muscular power
d.Anaerobic endurance - ANSWER Muscular power
Which of the following identifies the primary metabolic role of developing aerobic efficiency for
improved anaerobic sport performance?
a.High mitochondrial density improves ATP production during sprints
b.Oxygen enhances anaerobic byproduct metabolism
c.Steady-state efficiency increases the athlete's lactate threshold
d.Lipid oxidation spares liver glycogen and slows the rate of fatigue - ANSWER Oxygen enhances
anaerobic byproduct metabolism
Traditional resistance training has limited contribution to developing specific athletic skills because:
a.The activities are not ground based
b.The environment is consistent and predictable
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