Carbohydrate PTNE

What is the main role of carbohydrate in the human body

• Muscle Protein Synthesis

• Energy production

• Lipolysis

• Gaining weight

Which is NOT a type of Carbohydrate

• Monosaccharide

• Polymorsaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the human body

• Glucagon

• Glycogen Synthase

• Glycogen Phosphoralase

• Liver and Skeletal Muscle Glycogen

When would the body preferentially use carbohydrate for fuel

• Feeding carbohydrate

• Low intensity steady state exercise

• High Intensity Interval Training

• Fasted Training

Which hormone is released when blood sugar is low?

• Insulin

• Fructose

• Creatine Kinase

• Glucagon

Which level of blood sugar would be considered Hypoglycemia?

• 2.1 mmol/L

• 4-7 mmol/L

• 7.5 mmol/L

• 5 mmol/L

Which of the following fuel sources is NOT involved in Gluconeogenesis...

• Leucine

• Glycerol

• Glutamine

• Lactate

Using carbohydrate without the presence of oxygen would produce which of the following metabolites

• Lactate only

• Aceytl-CoA

• Lactate and H+

• CO2

Which of the following would be considered a Low GI Carbohydrate

• White Rice

• Wholewheat Bread

• Ice Cream

• Glucose Gel

Which description best describes a Train Low session?

• Going into an exercise training session with high carbohydrate availability

• Going into an exercise training session after a latte and muffin

• Going into an exercise training session with low carbohydrate availability

• Recovering from an exercise training session with a protein feed only