Energy Systems - Level 3

What is the recommended daily intake of Protein?

• a) 0.75-1.8 grams/ kg bodyweight

• b) 1.8-2.4 grams/ kg bodyweight

• c) 2.4-3.2 grams/ kg bodyweight

How much energy does 1 gram of Carbohydrates provide?

• a) 9kcals

• b) 4kcals

• c) 7kcals

• d) 12kcals

How much energy does 1 gram of Protein provides?

• a) 9kcals

• b) 4kcals

• c) 7kcals

• d) 12kcals

How much energy does 1 gram of Fat provides?

• a) 9kcals

• b) 4kcals

• c) 7kcals

• d) 12kcals

What is the recommended daily percentage of calorie intake for Fat?

• a) 50%

• b) 35%

• c) 20%

• d) 45%

What is the recommended daily percentage of calorie intake for Carbohydrates?

• a) 50%

• b) 35%

• c) 20%

• d) 45%

In what forms are Carbohydrates stored as in the muscle and liver cells?

• a) Glycogen

• b) Amino acids

• c) Adipose tissue

• d) Sarcomeres

In what form is Protein stored as?

• a) Glycogen

• b) Amino acids

• c) Adipose tissue

• d) Sarcomeres

In what form is Fat stored as?

• a) Glycogen

• b) Amino acids

• c) Adipose tissue

• d) Sarcomeres

What is Glycogenolisis?

• a) Conversion of glycogen into glucose

• b) Breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids

• c) Gluconeogenesis