Nutrition authorities other than the DRI committee recommend _____ grams protein per kilogram of body weight each day for an endurance athlete.
a. 0.8 to 1.2
b. 1.2 to 1.4
c. 1.6 to 2.2
d. 2.2 to 2.6
e. 1.5 to 2.0
Q. 2What is a SNP, and how can they interact with the diet to contribute to diseases?
Q. 3The amount of protein needed to fuel physical activity varies depending on:
a. the type of exercise, with intense anaerobic strength training requiring more protein.
b. carbohydrate intake, with high carbohydrate intakes requiring more protein.
c. the extent of training, with higher degrees of training requiring less protein at a given intensity.
d. supplement use, with BCAA supplementation increasing protein needs.
e. duration of the activity, with shorter bursts of exercise requiring more protein fuel.
Q. 4Describe any 3 controversies that could arise if genetic testing of everyone were to become routine and required.
Q. 5Sports nutrition experts recommend that endurance athletes consume _____ percent of their energy from fat.
a. 5-10
b. 10-20
c. 20-35
d. 35-45
e. 30-40
Q. 6What exactly is the field of epigenetics, and how can epigenetics affect the function of the body's cells?
Q. 7Glycogen storage is:
a. unlimited.
b. limited to less than 2,000 calories.
c. limited to about 70,000 calories.
d. not important because of other fuels.
e. limited by the amount of lean tissue.