Healthy Diet Guidelines and Fad Diets Quiz

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What is the recommended timing for consuming a meal with plenty of carbohydrates before exercising?

30 minutes before

3-4 hours before (correct)

1-2 hours before

During exercise

Which of the following food items are considered vitamin-rich Glow foods based on the text?

Spinach and kale

Potatoes and sweet potatoes

Cucumbers and zucchinis

Berries and pomegranate (correct)

What type of food should the meal consumed before exercise be low in to avoid digestive problems?

Protein

Fat

Fiber (correct)

Carbohydrates

Which nutrient helps in recovery after exercise, as mentioned in the text?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of consuming something lighter if time is limited before vigorous exercises?

To provide some energy before exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient should be present in moderate amounts in a meal before exercise for recovery purposes?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of a healthy diet mentioned in the text?

Adequate fiber and food energy Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe diets that promise quick results without much effort?

Fad diets Signup and view all the answers

What will not reduce body fat?

Instant results without exercise or calorie reduction Signup and view all the answers

What does the Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) represent?

Number of calories burnt a day Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about calories is true?

If you consume more calories than you need, they are stored as body fat Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total calories should come from fat in a healthy diet according to the text?

Less than 30% Signup and view all the answers

What does hand-eye coordination refer to?

The ability to use hands and eyes together Signup and view all the answers

Which activity best exemplifies speed in sports?

A basketball player performing a lay-up Signup and view all the answers

What is power in the context of physical activity?

The ability to move bodily parts quickly with maximum muscle effort Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle contraction involves muscle shortening while developing tension?

Concentric contraction Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario does eccentric contraction occur?

When lowering a weight in a biceps curl Signup and view all the answers

What does reaction time refer to in physical activities?

The ability to quickly respond to stimuli like sounds or movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of aerobic exercise?

Enhance cardiovascular endurance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an anaerobic exercise?

Push-ups Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of flexibility exercises?

Stretch and lengthen muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise is best known for using large muscle groups and requiring more oxygen than at rest?

Aerobic exercise Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does anaerobic exercise mainly focus on improving?

Muscle strength and mass Signup and view all the answers

In which type of exercise is weight training commonly included?

Anaerobic exercises Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of classifying an individual into somatotypes?

To help the individual understand expected weight changes with exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which body type is characterized by a relative predominance of muscles and massive limbs?

Mesomorph Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the endomorph body type from ectomorph and mesomorph body types?

Large digestive viscera and higher body fat percentage Signup and view all the answers