Chapter 14

Question 1

Physical inactivity is NOT linked to what?

Answer 1

Emphysema

Question 2

Physical activity overload can be applied by performing:

Answer 2

An activity with more intensity

Question 3

The process that regenerates glucose from lactate is known as the:

Answer 3

Cori cycle

Question 4

“Hitting the wall” is a term that runners sometimes use to describe:

Answer 4

Glucose depletion

Question 5

The technique endurance athletes use to maximize glycogen stores is called:

Answer 5

Carbohydrate loading

Question 6

Conditioned muscles rely less on _____ and more on _____ for energy

Answer 6

Glycogen; fat

Question 7

Vitamin or mineral supplements taken just before an event are useless for improving performance because the:

Answer 7

Body needs hours or days for the nutrients to do their work

Question 8

Physically active young women, especially those who are endurance athletes, are prone to:

Answer 8

Iron deficiency

Question 9

The body’s need for _____ far surpasses its need for any other nutrient

Answer 9

Water

Question 10

A recommended pregame meal includes plenty of fluids and provides between:

Answer 10

300 and 800 kcalories, mostly from carbohydrate-rich foods