Nutrition For Sport And Exercise 2nd Edition By Marie Dunford – Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. How does mass differ from weight?
a. Mass is a metric term while weight is a non-metric term.
b. Mass is a measure of lean tissues while weight is a measure fat and lean tissues.
c. Mass is not affected by gravity while weight is affected by gravity.
d. There is no difference between the two.

ANS: c DIF: Comprehension REF: 402 OBJ: 11.1

2. What is essential fat?
a. Visceral fat
b. Subcutaneous and visceral fat
c. Minimum body fat necessary for proper physiological functioning
d. The amount of fat needed to maintain menstruation

ANS: c DIF: Comprehension REF: 402|403 OBJ: 11.1

3. Essential fat in adult males is estimated to be ~ _____% of total body weight.
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 7

ANS: b DIF: Recall REF: 402|403 OBJ: 11.1

4. Essential fat in adult females is estimated to be ~ ____% of total body weight.
a. 5
b. 8
c. 12
d. 15

ANS: c DIF: Recall REF: 402|403 OBJ: 11.1

5. If an individual has an “android” pattern of fat distribution, where will fat be predominantly stored?
a. Abdomen
b. Buttocks
c. Hips
d. Thighs

ANS: a DIF: Recall REF: 403 OBJ: 11.1

6. If a female exhibits an “android” rather than “gynoid” pattern of fat distribution, the likely reasons include:
a. genetics.
b. menopause.
c. obesity.
d. a and b
e. all of the above

ANS: e DIF: Comprehension REF: 403 OBJ: 11.1

7. How does visceral fat stored in the abdominal area differ from fat stored in the hips and thighs?
a. Visceral fat is metabolically less active.
b. Visceral fat is metabolically more active.
c. There is no difference in metabolic activity.

ANS: b DIF: Comprehension/analysis REF: 403 OBJ: 11.1

8. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. Muscle mass and lean body mass are interchangeable terms.
b. Muscle mass and fat-free mass are interchangeable terms.
c. Muscle mass is one component of lean body mass.
d. All of the above statements are correct.

ANS: c DIF: Comprehension REF: 403-404 OBJ: 11.1

9. Based on body shape, an individual who is stocky and has a tendency to gain body fat deep in the abdomen would be classified as a(n):
a. ectomorph.
b. endomorph.
c. mesomorph.
d. tetramorph.

ANS: b DIF: Recall REF: 404 OBJ: 11.1

10. What is body mass index (BMI)?
a. A measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have
b. A method of measuring body composition
c. A formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health
d. A number that represents a weight-to-height ratio

ANS: d DIF: Recall/comprehension REF: 404 OBJ: 11.2

11. The most appropriate use of body mass index (BMI) is to determine:
a. potential health risks in the general population.
b. potential health risks in the athletic population.
c. ideal weight for adults.
d. ideal weight for athletes.

ANS: a DIF: Comprehension REF: 404 OBJ: 11.2