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Question 1
How does mass differ from weight?
Mass is a metric term while weight is a non-metric term.
Mass is a measure of lean tissues while weight is a measure of fat and
lean tissues.
Mass is not affected by gravity while weight is affected by gravity.
There is no difference between mass and weight.
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Question 2
For athletes who are underweight and want to increase both muscle mass and
body fat, it is generally recommended that energy intake be increased by _____
kcal daily.
500
700
900
1,000
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Question 3
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The bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) body composition method uses the
rationale that _____.
body tissues can be distinguished based upon their relative ability to
conduct electrical currents
different tissues will absorb or reflect light
bone density is related to body composition
displacement of air will determine body volume
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Question 4
Incorrect
Incorrect
Essential fat in adult females is estimated to be about _____ percent of body
weight.
5
8
12
15
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Question 5
The total amount of skeletal muscle in the body is known as _____.
body mass
muscle mass
fat-free mass
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lean body mass
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Question 6
Underwater weighing and plethysmography are two methods that use body
density to estimate body composition.
True
False
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Question 7
The majority of research studies conclude that weight cycling results in a
decrease in resting metabolic rate over the long term.
True
False
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Question 8
How much additional protein is needed per day to support the growth of one
pound of muscle?
14 g
40 g
58 g
65 g
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Question 9
Androstenedione is banned by most sports-governing bodies, which consider its
use unethical and unsafe.
True
False
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Question 10
Today underwater weighing is considered the gold standard for measuring body
composition.
True
False
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Question 11
What are prohormones?
Compounds that change the hormonal balance in the body
Compounds that are precursors to human growth hormone
Compounds that are precursors to testosterone
Compounds that directly increase the synthesis of muscle proteins
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Question 12
Before bioelectrical impedance analysis is performed, the subject should _____.
avoid any activity within 12 hours of the assessment
abstain from eating or drinking within 4 hours of the assessment
abstain from alcohol consumption within 72 hours of the assessment
ingest diuretic agents such as caffeine
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Question 13
Body mass index (BMI) is appropriate to use with trained athletes if the formula
for the general population is adjusted by the standard error of the estimate
(SEE).
True
False
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Question 14
Body composition plays a relatively minor role in the performance of athletes
who are successful in _____.
distance running
gymnastics
basketball
golf
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Question 15
Using the formula listed below, calculate the target body weight of a female
soccer player currently weighing 134 lb with a 18% body fat. Her goal is 15%
body fat.
Target body weight = Current FFM/1—desired % BF
114
122
129
131
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Question 16
A few sports are size dependent, such as sumo wrestling and _____.
ice hockey
soccer
ski jumping
basketball
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Question 17
When male athletes are trying to increase muscle tissue, it is generally
recommended that they increase their caloric intake by about 100 to 200 kcal
daily.
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True
False
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Question 18
What is the prevalence of bulimia nervosa in late-adolescent and early-adult
females?
0.5 to 1.0 percent
1 to 3 percent
8 to 10 percent
12 to 15 percent
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Question 19
In most cases of anorexia nervosa, weight loss is achieved primarily by _____,
and _____ may be a secondary method used.
voluntary starvation; excessive exercise
excessive exercise; overuse of laxatives
self-induced vomiting; voluntary starvation
overuse of laxatives; excessive exercise
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Question 20
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Irregular or absent menstruation results in a loss of bone mineral density and is
associated with a greater incidence of lower leg stress fractures in distance
runners.
True
False
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Question 21
The best description of “normal” eating is ____.
unplanned
systematic
flexible
ritualistic
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Question 22
Therapy for bulimia nervosa should focus most on issues surrounding both self-
esteem and _____.
self-control
family history
a perfect diet
exercise patterns
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Question 23
Which condition listed below is the most prevalent in athletes?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Disordered eating
All of the options have approximately the same prevalence.
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Question 24
All of the following sports are at high risk for developing eating disorders
EXCEPT _____.
fencing
horse racing
ski jumping
synchronized swimming
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Question 25
The two subtypes of anorexia nervosa are ____.
anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
anorexic nervosa and anorexia athletica
restricting type and binge-eating/purging type
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restricting type and athletica type
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Question 26
Studies conducted in amenorrheic distance runners suggest that _____.
long-duration, weight-bearing exercise compensates for the loss of
bone mineral density associated with amenorrhea
bone mineral density declines in the first six months and then
stabilizes due to long-duration, weight-bearing exercise
osteopenia and osteoporosis do occur despite long-duration, weight-
bearing exercise
loss of bone mineral density is primarily a result of very low calcium
intake, not exercise
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Question 27
Disordered eating is hard to define but easy to recognize.
True
False
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Question 28
Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with low estrogen secretion that
results in the loss of calcium from bone.
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True
False
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Question 29
Which statement is true about an athlete’s progression from a normal eating
pattern to disordered eating and then to an eating disorder?
This progression always occurs due to the pressures that athletes face.
This progression is influenced only eating behaviors, and is
independent of exercise behaviors.
This progression is driven exclusively by psychological stresses.
This progression is caused by many factors, including inappropriate
eating and dieting, training demands, and psychological stresses.
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Question 30
Osteopenia is defined as a low _____.
bone mineral density
bone mineral density with changes in bone microarchitecture
calcium intake in the presence of amenorrhea
calcium intake over several decades
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Question 31
If the presence of an eating disorder is suspected, which is the most appropriate
course of action for a coach to take?
Give the athlete time to resolve the issue before taking any action.
Ask an assistant coach or athletic trainer to talk directly to the athlete.
Meet with the athlete and casually discuss his or her food intake.
Immediately refer the athlete to a trained professional for further
evaluation.
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Question 32
What are the three distinct but interrelated factors associated with the Female
Athlete Triad?
Health, fitness, and longevity
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia athletica
Appearance, performance, and optimal body weight
Energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density
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Question 33
What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female
Athlete Triad?
Extremely low body fat stores
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Low energy availability
Increase in stress hormones due to exercise
Contraceptive techniques that result in absent menstruation
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Question 34
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-
5), lists which one of the following as a criterion for anorexia nervosa?
Persistent lack of recognition of seriousness of current low body
weight
Feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one
is eating
Misuse of laxatives and diuretics
Recurrent self-induced vomiting to prevent weight gain
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Question 35
Chronic diseases can begin inchildhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
True
False
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Question 36
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The main purpose of the homeostatic mechanism that regulates energy intake
and expenditure in the body is to ____.
improve energy breakdown efficiency
prevent weight loss
maintain a fairly constant body weight
stimulate weight gain
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Question 37
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the
United States.
True
False
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Question 38
The development of fatty streaks, a change associated with eventual narrowing
of the arteries, typically begins in _____.
childhood and adolescence
early adulthood (20s and 30s)
middle adulthood (40s and 50s)
older adulthood (60s and beyond)
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Question 39
_____ is a hormone produced by fat cells and plays an important role in long-
term energy balance and weight maintenance.
Leptin
Adrenaline
Ghrelin
Serotonin
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Question 40
The most likely reason that some severely obese individuals do not manifest any
of the common obesity-related chronic diseases is due to a _____.
happy personality and the absence of depression
larger than normal organ size
tendency to store excess fat in the lower body
larger bone structure
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Question 41
Which type of diet may increase the risk for gout, kidney stones, and
osteoporosis?
Restricted protein diets
Restricted fat diets
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Restricted carbohydrate diets
Restricted calorie diets
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Question 42
One-third of all cancer deaths in the United States are associated with poor diet,
inactivity, and excess body weight.
True
False
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Question 43
For an individual with metabolic syndrome, becoming more physically active
will have a positive effect but only if it results in weight loss.
True
False
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Question 44
When compared to recommendations made for other chronic diseases, the diet
and exercise recommendations made for preventing lifestyle-related cancers are
____.
similar
different in many respects
substantially different
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in opposition to other recommendations
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Question 45
Which of the following is least likely to be a major risk factor for heart disease?
Cigarette smoking
Hypertension
Low total blood cholesterol concentration
Low concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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Question 46
The major factors underlying the development of metabolic syndrome are ____.
age and gender
family history and cardiovascular fitness
hypertension and cigarette smoking
obesity and insulin resistance
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Question 47
On average, the bone density of men and African Americans is approximately
____ greater than that of Caucasian women.
5%
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20%
35%
65%
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Question 48
According to recent scientific studies, which weight-loss plan has been proven
to be most effective for short-term (one year) weight loss in obese people?
Atkins diet
Ornish diet
Weight Watchers diet
Atkins, Ornish, and Weight Watchers diets are equally effective.
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Question 49
The exercise guidelines outlined by various health-related organizations all
recommend ____.
the same amount of physical activity daily
the same intensity of physical activity daily
the same type of physical activity to achieve fitness
regular, lifelong physical activity
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Question 50
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Physiological changes and food intake behavior are primarily controlled by the
hypothalamus on both a short-term and long-term basis.
True
False
Quiz Score: 98 out of 1
