A-Level revision quiz

The purpose of carbohydrates is:

• to provide a layer of insulation for protection.
• to boost the immune system and fight off infection.
• to provide the body with energy.
• to help us get a good night's rest.

Which of the following is the body's main source of energy?

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

Which nutrient helps in digestion, removes waste, and regulates body temperature?

• Fats

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Saturated fats

Which of the following two statements define a macro and micro nutrient.

• A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

• A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

• A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large quantities.

• A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small quantities.

Eat well guidance from public health states we should drink how many glasses of water a day?

• 8-10

• 2-4

• 6-8

• 10+

What does EPOC stand for?

• Exercise producing oxygen consumption

• Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption

• Excessive protein, oxygen, and carbon dioxide consumption

• Essential post-exercise oxygen control

Which of the following best describes the term oxygen deficit?

• The amount of oxygen borrowed from the myoglobin

• The difference between maximal oxygen uptake and normal breathing rate

• The difference between the oxygen the body requires and what is actually taken in during exercise

On average, how long does the process of lactic acid removal take?

• 1 minute

• 1 hour

• 1 day

What is DOMS?

• Deficit oxygen metabolic syndrome

• Delayed onset muscle soreness

• Direct oxygen to muscle structures

What is the primary cause of DOMS?

• Dehydration

• Microscopic muscle damage

• Insufficient warm-up before exercise