Megadosing, or taking excessive amounts of vitamins, is an effectivbe method for rapid weight loss. may not improve performance in sports, but can do no harm O improves performance in sports over time, according to many studies. O has not been shown to improve sports performance, and might be risky.

Which of the following is least accurate regarding obesity? ○ A number of interacting tissues regulate food intake and metabolism Many molecular contributors to obesity are expressed in specialized areas of the brain Obesity is a problem actively studied by laboratory biologists Majority of obesity cases are of a psychiatric/psychological origin ○ Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ

The long-term stability of weight is often considered a marker of energy balance. According to Hall et al., why does weight change in the short term not necessarily represent energy imbalance?       Changes in body weight include changes in body water, which may be variable     Rapid turnover of fat stores can lead to short term changes in body weight       Variations in energy stored per unit of body weight exist       All of the above

provide energy directly to the body A healthful dinner * should make up at least one-half of your daily calorie intake should be eaten close to bedtime so you don't have time to snack should include spicy foods if you have trouble sleeping O should round out your daily requirements for nutrition One cause of an eating disorder may be* a lack of self discipline

9. Physical activity interventions requiring participants to exercise at intensities associated with higher fat oxidation rates generally result in greater weight loss when compared to studies that prescribe exercise at higher intensities.     true     false

Questlon 5 of 20 Which of these is most likely to cause an athlete to develop an eating disorder? O A. Pressure to increase speed for the cross-country team O B. Pressure to make weight for the wrestling team C. Pressure to gain weight for gymnastics D. Pressure to increase speed for the swim team SUBM

Appetite: O Is the physiological need to eat O It is an unpleasant sensation Could be affected by the smell of the food O Increases when the person is ill

Ben is on the Victorian State Squad for Judo and has been referred to you by the team physio after the coach has told him he needs to drop weight to make the team for National Championships in 2months. Ben is 19yo male and is in his first year of university. He is currently living in share house with 3 friends.   Ben has had pressure on him for some time to drop down a weight class as the coach believes this will increase his weight to power ratio.   Ben has recently downloaded My Fitness Pal and started recording all foods and drinks every day.   Current weight – 78kg            Height – 175cm           Body Fat % - 19%   Goal:   Make 73kg weight class   Maintain lean muscle mass & energy levels   Reduce body fat to <10%   Training: Mondays – AM cardio (20min HIIT), PM tacticalTuesdays – PM tactical (60min), gym (60min)Wednesdays – RESTThursdays - AM cardio (20min HIIT), PM tacticalFridays – PM gym (90min)Saturdays – AM cardio (40min circuit), PM tacticalSundays – REST Diet:…

With aerobic training, enhanced fat usage occurs is primarily due to O A. decreased protein synthesis OB. less SNS activation and increased enzymes for beta-oxidation during exercise OC. mechanical efficiency OD. altered neural control

If someone is showing symptoms of acute mountain sickness, you should        Increase aerobic activity   Administer Nifedipine   Increase elevation