AP. NUT PROTEIN

How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?

• 4 kcal

• 5 kcal

• 7 kcal

• 9 kcal

During high-volume intense training, recommended protein intake is _________.

• 1.2 - 1.7 g/kg of body weight

• 1.2 - 2.0 g/kg of body weight

• 1.2 - 2.2 g/kg of body weight

• 1.7 - 2.2 g/kg of body weight

Athletes are recommended to combine with 0.8 g/kg CHO to target recovery of muscle glycogen stores and maximal stimulation of muscle protein synthesis.

• True

• False

Taking 40g of protein prior to bed to maximize muscle growth and adaptation through the night. 

• True

• False

The time frame which is known as the “anabolic window” is believed a time frame within _______ post-exercise.

• immediately after exercise until 10 minutes

• 10 to 30 minutes

• 15 to 60 minutes

• one to two hours

Combining protein with a source of carbs during and after endurance exercise may improve performance and recovery and reduce soreness.

• True

• False

Protein can help improve both performance and recovery in resistance, whether or not it’s consumed with carbs.

• True

• False