Question 1

Individual amino acid supplements are more effective than food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The majority of athletes consume a sufficient amount of protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Outline how amino acids are involved in gluconeogenesis using exercising muscle as an example.

Accepted Answer

During exercise, the body requires energ

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acid supplementation?

Accepted Answer

A) The supplements appear to be effective at recommended dose. 
B) Amino acid supplementation is not safe. 
C) Supplementation typically raises the concentration of amino acids above the normal level. 
D) Possible contamination is not an issue. 
A) The supplements appear to be effective at recommended dose. 
B) Amino acid supplementation is not safe. 
C) Supplementation typically raises the concentration of amino acids above the normal level. 
D) Possible contamination is not an issue.

Question 5

Which is a branched chain amino acid (BCAA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycine 
B) Isoleucine 
C) Phenylalanine 
D) Proline 
A) Glycine 
B) Isoleucine 
C) Phenylalanine 
D) Proline

Question 6

Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) essential 
B) dispensable 
C) indispensable 
D) complete 
A) essential 
B) dispensable 
C) indispensable 
D) complete

Question 7

How do whey and casein differ?

Accepted Answer

A) Whey is a milk protein; casein is a plant protein. 
B) Each is comprised of different amino acids. 
C) Whey has fewer kcal. 
D) There is no difference. 
A) Whey is a milk protein; casein is a plant protein. 
B) Each is comprised of different amino acids. 
C) Whey has fewer kcal. 
D) There is no difference.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?

Accepted Answer

A) Ammonia is not toxic to the body. 
B) Ammonia is converted to urea in the kidneys. 
C) Ammonia is produced by the catabolism of amino acids. 
D) Ammonia is produced in the muscle as a result of the breakdown of ATP. 
A) Ammonia is not toxic to the body. 
B) Ammonia is converted to urea in the kidneys. 
C) Ammonia is produced by the catabolism of amino acids. 
D) Ammonia is produced in the muscle as a result of the breakdown of ATP.

Question 9

Indispensible refers to amino acids that the body cannot manufacture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The quaternary (3rd level)structure of the protein determines its ____.

Accepted Answer

A) function 
B) shape 
C) rigidity or stability 
D) ability to bind with other compounds 
A) function 
B) shape 
C) rigidity or stability 
D) ability to bind with other compounds

Question 11

There are 20 different amino acids that can be used to make various body proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The amount of protein recommended daily for endurance athletes is _____ per kg of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 to 1.0 g 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 g 
C) 1.2 to 1.7 g 
D) more than 2.0 g 
A) 0.8 to 1.0 g 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 g 
C) 1.2 to 1.7 g 
D) more than 2.0 g

Question 13

Is a 1500 mg\day glucosamine supplement considered safe?

Accepted Answer

A) A 1500 mg\day dose is thought to be safe. 
B) Glucosamine is thought to be safe at doses less than 500 mg\day. 
C) Glucosamine is not safe at any dose. 
D) The evidence is inconclusive. 
A) A 1500 mg\day dose is thought to be safe. 
B) Glucosamine is thought to be safe at doses less than 500 mg\day. 
C) Glucosamine is not safe at any dose. 
D) The evidence is inconclusive.

Question 14

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?

Accepted Answer

A) More protein will burned for energy. 
B) Protein is converted to muscle glycogen when carbohydrate intake is restricted. 
C) Protein maintains fluid balance. 
D) Protein spares muscle glycogen from being used during exercise. 
A) More protein will burned for energy. 
B) Protein is converted to muscle glycogen when carbohydrate intake is restricted. 
C) Protein maintains fluid balance. 
D) Protein spares muscle glycogen from being used during exercise.

Question 15

The amount of protein recommended daily for strength athletes is ____ per kg of body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 to 1.0 g 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 g 
C) 1.2 to 1.7 g 
D) more than 2.0 g 
A) 0.8 to 1.0 g 
B) 1.2 to 1.4 g 
C) 1.2 to 1.7 g 
D) more than 2.0 g

Question 16

To achieve positive nitrogen balance and increase muscle mass, both protein and energy intakes must be sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the "anabolic window?"

Accepted Answer

A) Amount of time between the ingestion of protein and its absorption 
B) Amount of time between the absorption of protein and its metabolism 
C) A post-exercise state that favors muscle recovery and growth 
D) Any time that plasma insulin levels are low 
A) Amount of time between the ingestion of protein and its absorption 
B) Amount of time between the absorption of protein and its metabolism 
C) A post-exercise state that favors muscle recovery and growth 
D) Any time that plasma insulin levels are low

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Plant

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Branched chain amino acid and Complementary protein is...

Question 19

To denature is to change the structure of a protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following foods contains primarily proteins and little carbohydrates or fats?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole-wheat pasta 
B) Plain baked potato 
C) Egg whites 
D) Beef 
A) Whole-wheat pasta 
B) Plain baked potato 
C) Egg whites 
D) Beef

Individual amino acid supplements are more effective than food.

The majority of athletes consume a sufficient amount of protein.

Outline how amino acids are involved in gluconeogenesis using exercising muscle as an example.

Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acid supplementation?

Which is a branched chain amino acid (BCAA)?

Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as ____.

How do whey and casein differ?

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?

Indispensible refers to amino acids that the body cannot manufacture.

The quaternary (3rd level)structure of the protein determines its ____.

There are 20 different amino acids that can be used to make various body proteins.

The amount of protein recommended daily for endurance athletes is _____ per kg of body weight.

Is a 1500 mg\day glucosamine supplement considered safe?

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?

The amount of protein recommended daily for strength athletes is ____ per kg of body weight.

To achieve positive nitrogen balance and increase muscle mass, both protein and energy intakes must be sufficient.

What is the "anabolic window?"

To denature is to change the structure of a protein.

Which of the following foods contains primarily proteins and little carbohydrates or fats?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters

Exam 5: Proteins

Individual amino acid supplements are more effective than food.

The majority of athletes consume a sufficient amount of protein.

Outline how amino acids are involved in gluconeogenesis using exercising muscle as an example.

Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acid supplementation?

Which is a branched chain amino acid (BCAA)?

Amino acids that can be manufactured by the body are best described as ____.

How do whey and casein differ?

Which of the following statements is true about ammonia?

Indispensible refers to amino acids that the body cannot manufacture.

The quaternary (3rd level)structure of the protein determines its ____.

There are 20 different amino acids that can be used to make various body proteins.

The amount of protein recommended daily for endurance athletes is _____ per kg of body weight.

Is a 1500 mg\day glucosamine supplement considered safe?

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?

The amount of protein recommended daily for strength athletes is ____ per kg of body weight.

To achieve positive nitrogen balance and increase muscle mass, both protein and energy intakes must be sufficient.

What is the "anabolic window?"

To denature is to change the structure of a protein.

Which of the following foods contains primarily proteins and little carbohydrates or fats?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters