Final for Exercise Science

An aerobic endurance athlete is planning a precompetition meal. If she is able to eat 2.5 hours before her event, what is the recommended amount of carbohydrate to consume if she weighs 110 pounds (50 kg)?

| | 50 g |

QUESTION 2

If an adult athlete is training to increase muscle hypertrophy, which of the following is a primary nutrition recommendation?

| | Consume 20 g of high-quality leucine protein immediately after exercise |

QUESTION 3

If an athlete weighs 158 pounds (72 kg) and is 5 feet, 7 inches (170 cm) tall, what is the athlete's BMI?

| | 24.7 kg/m2 |

QUESTION 4

An athlete is complaining that he is suffering from constipation and frequently feels cold. Coaches have also noticed his skin has a slight yellow tint with dry patches. Which of the following conditions should the strength and conditioning professional suspect?

| | anorexia nervosa |

QUESTION 5

Which of the following is the main challenge with carbohydrate loading in females? 

| | an insufficient overall caloric intake |

QUESTION 6

An individual often eats his meals alone, is overweight, and seems to eat large amounts of food even when not very hungry. Which of the following conditions should the strength and conditioning professional suspect?

| | binge eating |

QUESTION 7

All of the following are characteristics of sports with an increased prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders EXCEPT

| | involvement of a strength component |

QUESTION 8

Which of the following contributes the most to total energy expenditure?

| | basal metabolic rate |

QUESTION 9

Which of the following are the appropriate fluid intake recommendations during practice and competition for children weighing 40 kg (88 pounds), even if they do not feel thirsty?

| | 5 ounces (148 ml) every 20 minutes |

QUESTION 10

All of the following are factors that may affect the amount of muscle damage experienced by athletes in high-intensity intermittent sports...