Which of the following surgeries involves the removal of subcutaneous fat?
A) gastric bypass B) valvuloplasty C) liposuction D) gastric banding
C
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Which of the following terms is synonymous with the word malignant?
A) undifferentiated B) benign C) cancerous D) tumor
Resistance training is recommended mainly as a means of gaining muscle mass, body weight, and strength, but it may confer some additional physiological benefits. Which one of the following is a benefit?
A. It increases the chances of sarcopenia as you age B. It may improve several risk factors associated with coronary heart disease, such as increased levels of HDL cholesterol and improved glucose metabolism C. It will cause an increase in VO2 max and improve cardiovascular efficiency both at rest and during exercise D. Resistance-training should replace aerobic exercise in your lifestyle
Which body composition assessment method is considered the "gold standard"?
a. Hyrdrostatic weighing b. Bioelectrical impedance (BIA) c. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) d. Skinfold thickness
What is true of caffeine?
a. It is a stimulant proven to cause modest improvements in athletic performance. b. It is a sedative that generally has no adverse health effects. c. The International Olympic Committee does not classify caffeine as a prohibited substance. d. Dehydration is a likely side effect of consuming caffeine in relatively small doses.