Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of strengthening and conditioning the body to improve health is known as
Exercise
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Exercising in order to reduce the risk of chronic diseases falls under which type of benefit?
Emotional
Physical
Social
Mental
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Running a 400-meter race has a METS greater than 6. This physical activity is considered
Vigorous
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The science that focuses on getting the best performance from athletes through diet is known as
Sports Nutrition
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Which macronutrient provides our body with it’s primary source of fuel?
Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates break down into the body as
Glucose
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The ranking system that describes the blood glucose profile of a food is known as
Glycemic Index (GI)
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What is the role of protein within the body?
Provides the body with fuel
Regulates body temperature
Helps grow and repair muscle tissue
Moistens the body’s ligaments
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James and Mark want to see who would be faster in a 50-meter sprint. Which energy pathway would be activated within the body to supply them fuel during their race?
The Anaerobic Glycolysis System
The ATP-CP System
The Aerobic System
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The mindset of believing that you can eat whatever you want because you workout hard and burn a lot of calories is known as the
Garbage Disposal Theory
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What is the proper distribution of macronutrients in an athletes diet?
55-65% carbs, 20-25% protein, 15-20% fats
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How many grams of protein per body weight in pounds is recommended for teen athletes to consume daily?
0.9 g
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A strain on the body or mind is known as:
Stress
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The 3 stages of General Adaptation Syndrome are:
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
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Stress increases the rate at which your body uses:
Dopamine
Vitamins
Oxygen
Macronutrients
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Caffeine, sugar, diet pills, and tobacco are considered