Question 1

Heat cramps (total body cramping when exercising in the heat) in athletes who are "salty sweaters" appear to be caused by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration
B)  sodium depletion
C)  large losses of fluid and sodium
D)  non-nutritional factors

Question 2

The current American College of Sports Medicine recommendation for fluid intake during exercise is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  50-150 ml every 15 to 20 minutes
B)  5-10 ml\kg each hour
C)  to drink as frequently and as much as possible
D)  to develop a customized fluid plan that considers sweat rate

Question 3

Explain why exercise-associated muscle cramping (EAMC)is no longer believed to be caused by dehydration, electrolyte balance, or both.

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Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: When the number of solutes is measured per liter of solvent.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of hypotonic and hydrostatic pressure and osmolarity and is...

Question 5

Good advice to athletes who exercise in hot, humid conditions is to drink as much as possible before and during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When conditions are more humid, sweating is a less effective means of regulating body temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following has a high potassium content?

Accepted Answer

A)  Banana
B)  Snack foods
C)  Soy sauce
D)  Sports beverages

Question 8

Heavy sweating results in a loss of plasma water and a decrease in plasma sodium concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: Water movement from areas of low solute concentration to areas of higher solute concentration.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of osmosis and hydrostatic pressure and hypertonic and is...

Question 10

An athlete's pre-exercise weight is 163 pounds. His post-exercise weight is 161 pounds. What does this two (2) pound weight loss represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat loss
B)  Loss of muscle mass
C)  Fluid loss
D)  Lean body mass

Question 11

As a rule of thumb, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a fluid intake at least four (4) hours prior to exercise of approximately ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  240 ml
B)  500 ml
C)  5-7 ml\kg
D)  10-15 ml\kg

Question 12

Dehydration and hypohydration can be used interchangeably because they both refer to the process of losing water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In which compartment is the largest amount of body fluid stored?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood plasma
B)  Interstitial fluid
C)  Extracellular fluid
D)  Intracellular fluid

Question 14

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for sodium is 1,500 mg daily, however, these recommendations do NOT apply to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  men and women under the age of 50
B)  sedentary individuals
C)  lightly active individuals
D)  highly active individuals who sweat heavily

Question 15

Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It repels water and acts as a mild diuretic.
B)  It attracts water and results in fluid retention.
C)  It is a readily available source of glucose during exercise.
D)  It directly offsets the rise in body temperature that occurs during exercise.

Question 16

Which of the following is a true statement regarding sodium excretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urinary sodium excretion is precisely controlled by the kidneys.
B)  If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via sweat.
C)  If sodium intake is high, most of the excess sodium is excreted via the feces.
D)  Excess sodium intake is difficult to excrete and any excess is stored in the liver.

Question 17

Assuming that it can be tolerated, which athlete may find a beverage containing a carbohydrate concentration greater than 10% to be beneficial during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  800 m runner
B)  10,000 m (10 K) runner
C)  Ultraendurance runner
D)  A team sport athlete

Question 18

The two fundamental aspects of fluid balance that must be considered are water volume and __________.

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Question 19

Hyperhydration can be achieved by consuming excess fluids in the hours before exercise or ingesting __________.

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Question 20

If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid is higher than that of extracellular fluid, what is the effect on water movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water will flow out of the cell.
B)  Water will flow into the cell.
C)  More water will be absorbed from food.
D)  More sweat will be produced.

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Dehydration and hypohydration can be used interchangeably because they both refer to the process of losing water.

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The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for sodium is 1,500 mg daily, however, these recommendations do NOT apply to ____.

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The current American College of Sports Medicine recommendation for fluid intake during exercise is ____.

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When conditions are more humid, sweating is a less effective means of regulating body temperature.

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Heavy sweating results in a loss of plasma water and a decrease in plasma sodium concentration.

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An athlete's pre-exercise weight is 163 pounds. His post-exercise weight is 161 pounds. What does this two (2) pound weight loss represent?

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Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?

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When conditions are more humid, sweating is a less effective means of regulating body temperature.

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Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?

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