NUTR 132 CH10

by strengthening the muscles of the back and abdomen, resistance training can improve posture

true

active people do not need extra fluid in cold weather

false

taking vitamin or mineral supplements just before competition will help to improve performance

false

weight-bearing activity may interfere with maintenance of bone strength

false

lactate buildup in working muscles:

indicates that anaerobic breakdown of glucose has occurred

The health benefits of being physically active include all of the following except

reducing the amount of sleep needed each day

The amount of protein needed for physical activity varies depending on

the amount of training in a particular exercise an athlete has had.

the body's need for _____ far surpasses that for any nutrient

carbohydrate

Most athletes probably need somewhat more protein than do sedentary people

true

Examples of aerobic physical activity include all of the following except:

using weight machines