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WorksheetsChapter 3 Reading Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the name of the process by which plants form carbohydrates?
Photosynthesis
Gluconeogenesis
Glycolysis
Lipolysis
None of these is correct.
Which of the following is true of dietary fiber?
It is either soluble or insoluble.
It does not provide the body with calories.
It helps speed the passage of food through the intestines.
Some types may help lower cholesterol in humans.
All of these are correct.
During competition lasting longer than 60 minutes, which of the following would be an appropriate recommendation regarding carbohydrates?
Consume carbohydrates only in the form of sports beverages.
Consume carbohydrates in the form of fruit.
Consume carbohydrates at a rate of about 30–60 grams per hour.
Consume fewer carbohydrates and more fats as the race progresses.
None of these is correct.
Which of the following statements best defines “starch”?
It is a type of monosaccharide found in the muscles of animals.
It is a type of polysaccharide found in the cells of plants.
It is a sugar molecule that is composed primarily of fructose.
It is an animal polysaccharide that is used for energy during exercise.
None of these is correct.
Which of the following is an artificial sweetener?
Galactose
Aspartame
Sucrose
Amylase
None of these is correct.
Why is soluble fiber an important part of a healthy diet?
It decreases cholesterol levels in the body, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
It slows the movement of food through the intestines, thus making digestion more efficient.
It tends to increase appetite in those who need to eat more calories.
It slows the movement of food through the intestines, thus making digestion more efficient, and it tends to increase appetite in those who need to eat more calories.
None of these is correct.
To help accelerate recovery, how much carbohydrate should be consumed in the 4 hours immediately after exercise?
Approximately 1.0–1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight every hour
Approximately 1.2–2 grams per kilogram of body weight every 2 hours
Approximately 2.5–3 grams per kilogram of body weight every hour
Approximately 10 grams per kilogram of body weight for the entire 4 hours
None of these is correct.
Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation regarding foods eaten within 4 hours of the start of competition?
The foods should be familiar to the athlete.
The foods should consist primarily of high-quality protein.
The foods should contain moderate amounts of saturated or trans fats to satiate appetite.
A focus should be placed on high-fiber foods such as nuts, beans, fruits, and vegetables.
Food should not be eaten at this time because it is too close to game time.
What does the acronym GRAS stand for?
Gross Recommended Average Standard
Granted Research Approval Status
Generally Recognized as Safe
Generally Recommended as Satisfactory
None of these is correct.
How does the amount of energy stored in carbohydrates compare to that stored as body fat?
There is about the same amount of energy stored in carbohydrates compared to body fat.
As much as 90,000 kcals are stored in the form of carbohydrates compared to only 1,600 kcals in the form of fat.
Less energy is stored in the form of carbohydrates compared to body fat.
There is twice as much energy stored in the form of carbohydrates compared to body fat.
Energy in the form of carbohydrates is not stored in the body.
Which of the following is not true regarding carbohydrate intake during exercise?
Glucose, sucrose, and glucose polymers are all appropriate for consumption during exercise.
It is recommended that athletes consume 30–60 grams of carbohydrate per hour.
Carbohydrate intake should begin soon after the onset of exercise and continue throughout.
Consuming carbohydrates from solid foods during exercise is not effective or recommended.
All of these are correct.
Jason is an elite cross-country athlete who is currently training 6 days per week, 1 to 3 hours per day. He weighs 135 pounds. Based on his body weight, what should his carbohydrate intake be?
Approximately 615 grams per day
Approximately 1,350 grams per day
Approximately 810 grams per day
Approximately 350 grams per day
None of these is correct.
Which of the following is true about carbohydrates?
They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
They are the main source of fuel for the body.
They provide 9 calories per gram.
They are found mainly in meat and dairy products.
To help accelerate recovery, how much carbohydrate intake is recommended immediately after exercise?
10 grams per kilogram of body weight over the entire 6 hours postexercise
1–1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight every hour for 4 hours postexercise
1–1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight every 2 hours for 6 hours postexercise
2–2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight every 2 hours for 6 hours postexercise
Over the course of a week, what impact does a low-carbohydrate diet (i.e., less than 40% of total calories) have on muscle glycogen levels and performance for an athlete who is training on a daily basis?
It progressively decreases muscle glycogen levels.
It changes muscle glycogen levels very little.
The more glycogen a muscle has stored in its cells, the longer it will take for fatigue to set in during endurance exercise. True or False?
True
False
The body stores more energy in the form of carbohydrates than it does as fats. True or False?
True
False
Eating fruits and vegetables that are low in fat and high in dietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C may help prevent some cancers. True or False?
True
False
A single molecule of sugar has the chemical formula CₙH₂ₙOₙ.
True
False
Sucrose, or table sugar, is a disaccharide made of a glucose and lactose molecule linked together.
True
False
All carbohydrates found in nature can be digested and absorbed by humans.
True
False
All non-nutritive sweeteners contain zero calories and tend to be much sweeter tasting than sucrose.
True
False
Without the light energy from the sun, carbohydrates could not be naturally synthesized.
True
False
Starch is a storage form of carbohydrates found in the muscles of animals.
True
False
Glycogen is a type of complex carbohydrate.
True
False
