help with nutrition hwk 5. which of the following activities would be anaerobic

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help with nutrition hwk

5. which of the following activities would be anaerobic
a. marathon
b. running an 800 meter race
c. long bike ride
d. a hike

6. the reason we breathe oxygen is to
a. help our body convert glucose to ATP
b. help our body convert ATP to energy
c. help our body convert phosphocreatine to ATP
d. help our body convert ATP to glucose

7. what is the fuel source during anaerobic activity
a. glucose
b. fats
c. oils
d. protein

8. when your body runs out of carbs during a long distance effort what do you burn for energy
a. protein
b. glycogen
c. fat
d. glucose

9. what is the main fuel source for weight-lifting?
a. glucose
b. fat
c. protein
d. oil

10. which of the following is a good source of carbs for an athlete to eat?
a. white rice, tortillas, pasta
b. cookies and chips
c. pastries, cakes
d. whole grains, fruits and veggies

Explanation / Answer

5. Long bike ride

6. help our body to convert glucose to ATP

7. ( option A) The main fuel source is glucose as more carbohydrates are used during anerobic exercise. Fats , oils and proteins require oxygen for burning. Hence they are burnt in aerobic exercise.

8. Glycogen .

9. glucose

10. whole grains , fruits and veggies

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