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Which of the following is the ultimate source of energy for a muscular contraction?
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Which of the following substances can be metabolized anaerobically?
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The predominant energy system used during a training session depends primarily on the
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session intensity
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session duration
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athlete's lean body mass
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The production of lactic acid results from the activation of which of the following energy systems?
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Fast glycolysis
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Phosphagen
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Oxidative
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Which of the following energy systems has the highest rate of energy production?
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Phosphagen
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Fast glycolysis
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Fat oxidation
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Approximately how many ATP are produced via the oxidative energy system from the degradation of one glucose molecule?
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Which of the following energy systems is predominantly active at the initiation of all exercise?
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phosphagen
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oxidative
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fast glycolysis
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Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the rate-limiting step of glycolysis?
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PFK
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lactate dehydrogenase
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phosphorylase
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To which of the following structures do the cross-bridges attach during muscle action?
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Which of the following substances regulates muscle actions?
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Troponin
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Potassium
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Calcium
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Which of the following substances acts at the neuromuscular junction to excite the muscle fibers of a motor unit?
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Acetylcholine
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ATP
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Creatine Phosphate
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Which of the following muscle fibers types is the MOST beneficial for a marathon runner?
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When throwing a baseball, an athlete's arm is rapidly stretched just prior to throwing the ball. Which of the following structures detects and responds to the stretch by reflexively increasing muscle activity?
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Golgi tendon orga
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Muscle Spindle
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Extrafusal muscle
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From which of the following is the heart's electrical impulse normally initiated?
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Which of the following occurs during the QRS complex of a typical ECG?
I. depolarization of the atrium
II. repolarization of the atrium
III. repolarization of the ventricle
IV. depolarization of the ventricle
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I and III only
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II and IV only
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III and IV only
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After a bout of resistance training, acute hormonal secretions provide all of the following information to the body EXCEPT
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Which of the following hormones does NOT enhance muscle tissue growth?
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Growth Hormone
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Cortisol
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IGF-1
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All of the following are functions of growth hormones EXCEPT?
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Which of the following hormones has the greatest influence on neural changes?
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Growth Hormone
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Testosterone
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IGF
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Which of the following hormone levels is higher in women than men at rest
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Insulin
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Testosterone
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Growth Hormone
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What type of resistance training workout promotes the highest growth hormone increases following the exercise session?
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Rest: 30sec Volume: High Sets: 3
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Rest: 30sec Volume: High Sets: 1
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Rest: 30min Volume: High Sets: 3
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Which of the following describes the knee joints?
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cartilaginous
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synovial
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pivot
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Which of the following is the definition of power?
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Force x velocity
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Mass x acceleration
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Force x distance
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To compare performances of Olympic weightlifters of different body weights, the classic formula divides the load lifted by the athlete's
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During a free weight exercise, muscle force varies with the following except?
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A vertical jump involves knee, hip, and shoulder movement primarily in which of the following anatomical planes?
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Sagittal
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Frontal
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Transverse
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An athlete is performing a concentric isokinetic elbow flexion and extension exercise. Which of the following type of lever does NOT occurs at the elbow during this exercise?
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First Class
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Second Class
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Third Class
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Which of the following muscle fiber types has the GREATEST potential to, when trained in a specific way, CHANGE into a more aerobic or oxidative form?
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Type IIa
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Type IIx
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Type IIc
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A weightlifter adds 30 mins of intense (>75% VO2 max) stationary bicycle riding every other day to her resistance training program. Which of the following describes the GREATEST effect this addition will have on her performance?
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Power gains will be compromised
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Power gains will be enhanced
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Power gains will remain the same
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A 50-years-old female triathlete is concerned about osteoporosis. Which of the following exercises is the MOST beneficial for improving her bone mineral density?
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Front squat
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Bench Press
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Lat Pulldown
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Which of the following muscle fiber types are "bypassed" as a result of selective recruitment that allows an Olympic weightlifter to generate maximum power during a 1RM snatch?
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Which of the following are the MOST effective stimulants of growth hormone production from a resistance training workout?
I. larger muscle mass exercise
II. small muscle mass exercise
III. high intensity and volume
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I and III only
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II and III only
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III
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The INITIAL decrease in muscular strength caused by detraining is due to undesired changes in which of the following systems?
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cardiovascular
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muscular
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nervous
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A 17-year-old high school cross-country runner has been training aerobically for six months in preparation for the upcoming season. Which of the following adaptations will occur in the muscles during that time?
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increased concentration of glycolytic enzymes
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hypertrophy of Type I fiberes
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transformation of Type I fiber to Type II fibers
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The amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle during each beat is the
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Cardiac Output
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Heart Rate
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Stroke Volume
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All of the following normally increase during an aerobic exercise session EXCEPT
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End-diastolic volume
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Cardiac Output
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Diastolic blood pressure
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The mean arterial pressure is defined as the
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Average blood pressure throughout the cardiac cycle
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Average of the systolic and diastolic blood pressures
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Average of blood pressure and heart rate
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Primary training adaptations of elite aerobically trained athletes include which of the following?
I. increased maximal oxygen uptake
II. decreased blood lactate concentration
III. increased running economy
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I and III
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II and I
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I, II, and III
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Which of the following is an early adaptation to acclimatizing to high altitude?
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When males and females are compared relative to muscle cross-sectional area, it appears that the potential for force production is
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Which of the following is the MOST significant adaptation to chronic resistance training for an older adult?
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An eight-year-old boy dramatically increased his upper body strength after following a six month resistance training program. Which of the following is MOST likely responsible for this gain?
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Improved neuromuscular functioning
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Enhanced cross-sectional area
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Increased number of muscle fibers
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Growth cartilage in children is located at all of the following locations EXCEPT the
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diaphysis
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epiphyseal plate
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joint surface
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All of the following are likely outcomes of preadolescent resistance training EXCEPT increased
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Strength
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Bone Density
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Hypertrophy
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The condition characterized by a bone mineral density more than 2.5 SD below the young adult mean is called
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Sarcopenia
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Osteopenia
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Osteoporosis
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Which of the following should be evaluated FIRST when designing a training program for a 68-year-old competitive female tennis player?
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Cardiovascular fitness
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Balance and agility
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Medical history
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Deconditioned female college athletes who participate in sports such as basketball and soccer appear to be at increased risk of developing injuries to the
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During the closing seconds of a basketball game, an athlete's team is down by one point and he has been awarded two free throw shots. The player is apprehensive about the outcome of the game. Which of the following best describes the athlete's situation?
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He is experiencing state anxiey
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He is in control of his arousal
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His anxiety will improve his performance
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An Olympic weightlifter attempting a personal record is able to ignore the audience to concentrate solely on her performance. Which of the following abilities is this athlete most likely using to perform exercise?
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Selective attention
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Dissociation
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Somatic anxiety
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Prior to performing the long jump, an athlete reviews and concentrates on the technique required to jump as far as possible. Which of the following strategies is the athlete using to prepare for the jump?
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Which of the following is MOST important to achieve the ideal performance state?
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An athlete's desire to perform to his or her potential is an example of
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Motive to avoid failure
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Intrinsic motivation
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Achievement motivation
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For a high school American football team, if any player squats two times his body weight, his name is placed on the wall. This is an example of
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Negative reinforcement
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Positive punishment
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Positive reinforcement
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How does an athlete's optimal level of arousal change with limited skill and ability to perform the activity?
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All of the following are ingredients that qualify as dietary supplements in the US EXCEPT
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All of the following describes caffeine's role in improving athletic performance EXCEPT
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Which of the following are the MOST closely linked in logarithmic relationship?
I. Intake of anabolic steroids
II. Intake of androstenedione
III. Increase in endogenous androgen
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I and III only
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I and II only
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II and III only
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Which of the following substances has been shown by multiple research studies to improve strength performance?
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Creatine
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Androstenedione
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L-carnitine
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Which of the following is the BEST reason for aerobic endurance athletes to avoid erythropoietin use?
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It may cause an unregulated increase in RBC production
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Resistance to infectious disease may be impaired
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It may reduce the ability of blood to carry oxygen
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Which of the following proteins has an amino acid profile MOST similar to the body's needs?
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Which of the following BEST explains the requirements for increased protein intake by athletes?
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Increased need for tissue repair
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The quality of protein consumed
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Restriction of calories to lose weight
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Which of the following has the GREATEST influence on an athlete's dietary carbohydrate requirement?
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Current average daily fat intake
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Body size and body fat percentage
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Type, duration, and frequency of exercise
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Which of the following BEST describes dietary fat consumption?
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Its restriction can be harmful to health and performance
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It should never be higher than 40% of total calories
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It should be less than 15% of total calories for healthy athletes
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Which of the following is characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
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When an eating disorder is suspected, the strength and conditioning professional should
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Require frequent weigh ins
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Provide nutritional information
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Encourage further assessment by an eating disorder specialist