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Suggested protein intake (g per day) for a 70-kg male competitive body builder
112 g
Transient condition of low blood hemoglobin in athletes
Sports anemia
Early symptoms of this disorder include nausea and stumbling
Hyperthermia
Number of kcalories expended from evaporation of one liter of sweat
600
Early symptoms of this disorder are shivering and euphoria
Hypothermia
effect of caffeine use in the athlete
stimulates fatty acid release
high-energy muscle compounds can he rely on for quick energy
Creatine phosphate
describes fat utilization during physical activity
Fat represents the major fuel source during sustained, moderate activity
minimum amount of fluid that an athlete should drink for each pound of body weight lost during an activity
.5 liters
derived directly from cardiorespiratory conditioning
Increased breathing efficiency, Increased blood volume and oxygen delivery, Slowed resting pulse
How much time spent in vigorous activity is usually needed to deplete glycogen reserves
2 hours
Why should fiber-rich foods be avoided in an athlete's pregame meal?
The fiber retains water in the GI tract that would otherwise be absorbed
Which of the following is the most significant rationale for eliminating alcohol intake in athletic performance?
It interferes with ATP synthesis in the liver
During the first 20 minutes of moderate exercise, the body uses about
50% of the available fat.
During the first 20 minutes of moderate exercise, the body uses about
50% of the available fat.
If muscle work is anaerobic, which of the following cannot serve as fuel?
Fat
All of the following are characteristics of heat stroke
caused by heat buildup in the body, symptoms include headache, nausea, and mental changes, due, in part, to dehydration
Hyponatremia refers to low blood levels of
sodium
What may, in part, account for the reduced risk of gallbladder disease in women who engage in regular physical activity?
Alteration of hormonal profile
Which of the following is a role for diet in physical activity?
Diets lacking in carbohydrates lead to increased amino acid utilization for fuel
What should be the composition of the last (pregame) meal before an athletic event?
High-carbohydrate, low-fiber, providing 300 to 800 kcal
What is the predominant fuel used by muscle cells during low- or moderate-intensity activity?
Fat
The volume of blood ejected by the heart each minute is known as the
cardiac output
Which of the following is an effect of physical fitness on fat metabolism?
Fatty acid release from adipose cells directly into muscle cells becomes more efficient
Which of the following activities depletes glycogen most quickly?
Quarter-mile run