The factors that determine protein quality include ____.
A) amount and rate of absorption
B) rate and degree of metabolism/oxidation
C) amount and type of amino acids
D) digestibility and rate of turnover
Q. 2Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as ____.
A) essential
B) dispensable
C) indispensable
D) complete
Q. 3The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____.
A) sodium
B) carbon
C) nitrogen
D) hydrogen
Q. 4The basic component of all proteins is ____.
A) creatine
B) amino acids
C) purines
D) glucose
Q. 5Some nondiabetic endurance athletes may experience __________, which decreases blood glucose concentration and impairs performance.
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Q. 6For near-maximum muscle __________ capacity, endurance athletes should consume approximately 8-10 g of carbohydrate per kilogram body weight daily.
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Q. 7A carbohydrate-containing beverage that is too concentrated will likely result in __________.
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Q. 8Endurance exercise creates a physiological state that is similar to __________.
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