What is the recommended daily amount of protein per kg of body weight for endurance athletes?

Writing Question

PART 1–

Question 11 pts

How many grams of high-quality protein must be consumed post exercise for m aximum protein synthesis to take place?

Group of answer choices10 g

15 g

25 g

30 g

Flag question: Question 2Question 21 pts

What is the “anabolic window”?

Group of answer choices The amount of time between the ingestion of protein and its absorption

The amount of time between the absorption of protein and its metabolism

A postexercise state that favors muscle recovery and growth

Any time that plasma insulin levels are low

Flag question: Question 3Question 31 pts

What is the recommended daily amount of protein consumption for strength athletes?

Group of answer choices0.8 to 1.0 g

1.2 to 1.4 g

1.2 to 1.7 g

More than 2.0 g

Flag question: Question 4Question 41 pts

What is the recommended daily amount of protein per kg of body weight for endurance athletes?

Group of answer choices0.8 to 1.0 g

1.2 to 1.4 g

1.2 to 1.7 g

More than 2.0 g

Flag question: Question 5Question 51 pts

What must athletes have in order toachieve increased muscle size (hypertrophy)?

Group of answer choicesA negative nitrogen balance

A negative net protein balance

A positive nitrogen balance

A protein imbalance

Flag question: Question 6Question 61 pts

Which of the following factors can be used to determine protein quality?

Group of answer choicesThe amount and rate of absorption

The rate and degree of metabolism/oxidation

The amount and type of amino acids

The digestibility and rate of turnover

Flag question: Question 7Question 71 pts

Which of the following is a basic component of all proteins?

Group of answer choicescreatine

amino acids

purines

glucose

Flag question: Question 8Question 81 pts

Which of the following refers to thecombining of two incomplete proteins to make a complete protein?

Group of answer choicesComplementary proteins

Two incomplete proteins

Essential amino acids

Enzymes

Flag question: Question 9Question 91 pts

Which term best describes amino acids that can be manufactured by the body?

Group of answer choicesEssential

Dispensable

Indispensable

Complete

Flag question: Question 10Question 101 pts

Which type of athlete would likely benefit the most from supplemental branched chain amino acids?

Group of answer choicesA recreational athlete

A body builder

An ultraendurance athlete

A “stop-and-go” athlete1.

 

PART 2–

 

Watch the following videos related to protein.

2. From the videos above, answer the following questions:

1. Explain the importance and role of protein?
2. How have the diets of athletes changed to reflect healthier options?