Question 1
2/ 2pts
BMI = weight (kg)/____
% body fat
height2(meters)
muscle mass
fat-free mass
Question 2
2/ 2pts
Studies have shown that the use of ephedrine and caffeine by obese people _____.
is ineffective for weight loss
results in short-term weight loss of 8 to 9 lb.
results in short-term weight loss of 14 to 15 lb.
results in greater than a 20 lb. weight loss after 12 months of use
Question 3
2/ 2pts
Rigid adherence to attaining a given scale weight or body composition is never recommended.
True
False
Question 4
2/ 2pts
The majority of studies have shown that DHEA supplements have an anabolic effect and can enhance the
performance of strength athletes.
True
False
Question 5
2/ 2pts
DEXA scans are most often associated with measuring bone mineral density; however, they can also be
used to assess body composition.
True
False
Question 6
2/ 2pts
The SEE for percent body fat determined from underwater weighing is approximately ±_____ percent.
0.7
1.7
2.7
3.7
Question 7
2/ 2pts
All methods for measuring body composition have some inherent error.
True
False
Question 8
2/ 2pts
The known side effects of supplements containing ephedrine include _____.
insomnia
hypotension
decreased heart rate
dizziness
Question 9
2/ 2pts
Essential fat in adult males is estimated to be about _____ percent of body weight.
1
3
5
7
Question 10
2/ 2pts
If an individual has an android pattern of fat distribution, where will fat be predominantly stored?
Abdomen
Buttocks
Hips
Thighs
Question 11
2/ 2pts
Considering minimum carbohydrate, protein, and fat guidelines, it is generally recommended that athletes
who wish to lose body fat not restrict energy intake to less than _____ kcal/kg daily.
20
25
30
35
Question 12
2/ 2pts
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
I Question 13
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For an athlete trying to lose body fat, what is the minimum amount of carbohydrate that should be
consumed each day?
4 g/kg
5 g/kg
6 g/kg
7 g/kg
Question 14
2/ 2pts
It is appropriate to use BMI with _____.
sedentary adults
trained athletes
pregnant women
elite female athletes
Question 15
2/ 2pts
Body fat can be estimated by _____.
bioelectrical impedance
skinfold measurement
underwater weighing
all of these are correct
Question 16
2/ 2pts
Why is caffeine added to ephedrine-containing compounds?
It enhances the effectiveness of ephedrine as a weight-loss agent.
It reduces the side effects associated with ephedrine.
It helps make ephedrine a more stable compound.
It helps to reduce the potential for addiction.
Question 17
2/ 2pts
From a nutrition perspective, when athletes are trying to increase muscle mass, an adequate energy (kcal)
intake is as important as an adequate protein intake.
True
False
Question 18
2/ 2pts
What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female Athlete Triad?
Extremely low body fat stores
Low energy availability
Increase in stress hormones due to exercise
Contraceptive techniques that result in absent menstruation
Question 19
2/ 2pts
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.
I Question 20
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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
Question 21
2/ 2pts
The onset of anorexia nervosa is most common during late adolescence and early adulthood.
True
False
I Question 22
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What is one of the reasons why combat athletes, such as wrestlers, who restrict food and purge to “make
weight” are not considered to have an eating disorder?
They possess the psychological pathology that accompanies eating disorders, but it is not severe.
They do not base their self-esteem on weight.
They do not fall within the normal range on tests of eating attitudes.
They are immune to developing eating disorders.
Question 23
2/ 2pts
Amenorrhea is defined as an ____.
abnormally high concentration of estrogen-related hormones
absence or suppression of menstruation
excess production of testosterone in females
absence of normal testosterone production in males
I Question 24
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa share many clinical features, although _____ is a major difference
between these two conditions.
body image
psychological pathology
body weight
emphasis on diet
Question 25
2/ 2pts
The term “mixed eating disorder” is also used to describe anorexia athletica and anorexia nervosa.
True
False
Question 26
2/ 2pts
The incidence of exercise dependence or excessive physical activity may be as high as ____ percent
among patients with diagnosed eating disorders.
20
40
60
80
Question 27
2/ 2pts
In which sport are athletes likely to meet the criteria for anorexia athletica but rarely for anorexia nervosa
or bulimia nervosa?
Gymnastics
Wrestling
Ballet
Long-distance running
Question 28
2/ 2pts
Any female athlete can be at risk for the Female Athlete Triad.
True
False
Question 29
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Weight cycling is a common characteristic of both anorexia athletica and anorexia nervosa.
True
False
Question 30
2/ 2pts
An unhealthy obsession with healthy eating describes _____.
anorexia athletica
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
orthorexia nervosa
Question 31
2/ 2pts
The best description of “normal” eating is ____.
unplanned
systematic
flexible
ritualistic
Question 32
2/ 2pts
Which behavior would least likely to be associated with a binge-eating disorder?
Eating much more rapidly than normal
Eating until feeling uncomfortably full
Using compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
Feeling disgusted with oneself, depressed, or guilty after bingeing
Question 33
2/ 2pts
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.
Question 34
2/ 2pts
Which term is a broader term that summarizes low energy availability can occur even when there is no
energy deficit?
Restrictive Energy Intake in Sport
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Relative Excess Energy in Sport
Restrictive Exercise Energy in Sport
Question 35
2/ 2pts
In children and adolescents, overweight is defined as having a BMI between the 85th and 95th percentiles
on the CDC growth chart.
True
False
Question 36
2/ 2pts
“Good” cholesterol is a term used to describe cholesterol that is attached to high-density lipoproteins.
True
False
Question 37
2/ 2pts
What is the relationship between physical activity and weight loss?
Physical activity must result in weight loss to be beneficial.
Physical activity must be of long duration and high intensity to be beneficial.
Physical activity must be coupled with dietary restriction to be beneficial.
Physical activity is beneficial even if it does not result in weight loss.
Question 38
2/ 2pts
Approximately one-third of the people who die in the United States each year die from chronic diseases.
True
False
Question 39
2/ 2pts
Chronic diseases can begin in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
True
False
Question 40
2/ 2pts
Exercise is effective for those with type 2 diabetes because it ____.
stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin
has a strong insulin-like effect and stimulates glucose uptake into muscles
helps repair the alpha cells in the pancreas
improves aerobic fitness
Question 41
2/ 2pts
Physiological changes and food intake behavior are primarily controlled by the hypothalamus on both a
short-term and long-term basis.
True
False
Question 42
2/ 2pts
The Health at Every Size movement does not support the use of weight-loss diets unless the individual is
severely obese.
True
False
Question 43
2/ 2pts
In individuals with type 2 diabetes, both carbohydrate and fat metabolism are abnormal.
True
False
Question 44
2/ 2pts
A 30-year-old sedentary male has a body mass index (BMI) of 31. Which category does this place him
in?
Low BMI
Healthy range
Overweight
Obesity
Question 45
2/ 2pts
At what age does peak bone mineral density occur (assuming that calcium intake is adequate)?
10 to 20 years
20 to 35 years
35 to 60 years
After age 60
I Question 46
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What is body mass index (BMI)?
A measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have
A method of measuring body composition
A formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health
A number that represents a weight-to-height ratio
Question 47
2/ 2pts
Those with osteoporosis have a greater risk for spine, hip, and wrist fractures.
True
False
Question 48
2/ 2pts
There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in those with _____.
osteoporosis
cardiovascular disease
type 2 diabetes
metabolic syndrome
Question 49
2/ 2pts
Which of the following is a true statement about physical activity and aging in general?
The total amount of physical activity stays the same, but there is a decrease in the intensity and duration
of individual activities.
The total amount of physical activity declines, but there is an increase in the intensity of individual
activities.
The total amount of physical activity as well as the intensity and duration of individual activities
declines.
After retirement, there is an increase in the amount, intensity, and duration of physical activity because
people have more time to exercise.
Question 50
2/ 2pts
The period of time associated with the most rapid loss of bone mass is ____.
age 20 to 35 years
age 35 to 50 years
the first several years after menopause
after males are 65 years or older
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