Micronutrients for Health and Exercise Quiz

How many essential amino acids are there in our body?

• 11

• 20

• 9

• 7

Which amino acid can become 'conditionally essential' if the diet fails to supply enough Phenylalanine?

• Tryptophan

• Leucine

• Tyrosine

• Valine

Which amino acids are grouped together as Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)?

• Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine

• Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine

• Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine

• Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine

Where are Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) mostly broken down?

• Muscle

• Brain

• Liver

• Kidney

What is the role of proteins in blood clotting?

• Initiating nerve impulses

• Regulating blood glucose

• Forming a clot from liquid blood

• Increasing metabolic rate

What is the recommended protein intake for Malaysian adult men aged 19-59?

• 65g/day

• 55g/day

• 57g/day

• 62g/day

Which health effect is associated with high protein intake causing the body to excrete more calcium?

• Cancer

• Mineral loss

• Heart disease

• Obesity

What is the form of severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency?

• Kwashiorkor

• Cancer

• Marasmus

• Obesity

Which amino acid is known for its role in energy production during exercise and reducing fatigue?

• Tryptophan

• Arginine

• Glutamine

• Creatine

What is the protein need estimation during resistance training according to studies?

• 1.2 to 1.4g/kg bodyweight

• 1.0 to 1.2g/kg bodyweight

• 1.7 to 1.8g/kg bodyweight

• 2.0 to 2.2g/kg bodyweight