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Chapter 11: Fueling up for Sports

Chapter Test Practice

1
Which of the following statements is true?
A)Extra protein will help you build bigger muscles.
B)People who are very physically active need extra calories.
C)As an athlete, you do need extra vitamins and minerals.
D)Iron-rich foods help promote the growth of healthy bones.
2
How long before vigorous physical activity should you eat a full meal?
A)1 hour before
B)30 minutes before
C)2 hours before
D)3 to 4 hours before
3
What would be a good food to beat before a workout?
A)Grilled cheese sandwich and an apple.
B)Oatmeal cookies and a shake.
C)Cheeseburger and fries.
D)Bacon and eggs and hash browns.
4
What is dehydration?
A)Indigestion
B)Overheating
C)A significant loss of body fluid.
D)Sweating
5
What is a mineral that helps maintain your body's fluid balance called?
A)Carbonation
B)Dehydration
C)Hydrogenation
D)Electrolyte
6
Why is plain water the best choice for replacing fluids?
A)Sugary drinks take longer to absorb.
B)Carbonated drinks may upset your stomach.
C)Energy drinks may increase anxiety.
D)All of the above.
7
What does the I in F.I.T stand for?
A)Interim
B)Intensity
C)Intuitiveness
D)Intervals
8
What term refers to how often you work out?
A)Frequency
B)Duration
C)Time
D)Repititiveness
9
Which is a true statement about steroids?
A)They can damage the reproductive system.
B)They are drugs that act like male hormones.
C)Teens who use steroids to build muscle often suffer permanent health problems.
D)All of the above.
10
What does the amount of water you should drink during physical activity depend upon?
A)How hard you play.
B)How much you sweat
C)How thirsty you are.
D)How cool the temperature in the gym is.
11
Why do athletes drink sports drinks?
A)They provide protein.
B)They are non-fat.
C)They supply electrolytes which are sometimes lost through sweating.
D)They taste good.
12
What is another term for plan of action?
A)Strategy
B)Procedure
C)Schedule
D)Outline
13
What does intensity mean?
A)How much time you spend moving.
B)The speed and power of your movements.
C)The amount of time in between activities.
D)How often you work out.
14
What is the strategy to increase the store of energy in the muscles called?
A)Steroid loading.
B)Crash dieting.
C)Carbohydrate loading
D)Protein loading.
15
What should teens follow when planning meals and snacks?
A)The BMI
B)Other teens' advice
C)MyPyramid
D)Diet books
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