How Are Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein Used During Exercise?

What type of exercise uses mostly fat from adipose tissue?

• Low-intensity exercise

• Moderate-intensity exercise

• High-intensity exercise

Well-trained muscles burn more fat than less trained muscles. True or False?

• True

• False

What type of fats should you consume and what should be limited?

• Consume unsaturated fats and limit saturated fat to ≤10 percent of total calories.

• Consume saturated fats and limit unsaturated fat to ≤10 percent of total calories.

• Consume trans fats and limit unsaturated fat to ≤10 percent of total calories.

• Consume unsaturated fats and limit trans fat to ≤10 percent of total calories.

What is the fat-burning zone in terms of maximum heart rate?

• 50 to 60 percent

• 65 to 73 percent

• 75 to 85 percent

• 90 to 100 percent

What is protein primarily needed for during exercise?

• To build and repair muscle

• To provide energy

• To store fat

• To increase endurance

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Muscle damage results from exercise, especially in ______ or strength training.

• weight

• cardio

• yoga

• aerobics

What does the body prefer as main energy sources during exercise?

• Protein and fat

• Carbohydrate and fat

• Protein and carbohydrate

• Fat and vitamins

Total calorie needs depend on the type and schedule of exercise.

• True

• False

The timing of meals affects fitness performance by:

• Improving energy levels and endurance

• Causing weight gain

• Reducing muscle mass

• Increasing fatigue

On competition day, how many grams of carbohydrates should be consumed 3-4 hours before the event?

• 100-150 g

• 150-200 g

• 200-250 g

• 250-300 g