Chapter 6 Q's

Question 1

Protein is involved in forming which of the following?
Bones
Triglycerides
Adipose tissue
Electrolytes

Answer 1

Bones

Question 2

What is the main protein involved in regulating fluid balance?

Answer 2

Albumin

Question 3

Is post-workout protein consumption more important for novice or experienced weightlifters?

Answer 3

Experienced

Question 4

To meet body composition goals, is it prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat intake?
No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.
Yes, if the goal is to gain weight. No, if the goal is weight maintenance or loss.
Yes, because protein is the most important of the macronutrients.
Yes, as long as it is not coming from saturated fat.

Answer 4

No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.

Question 5

Does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans adjust RDAs according to a person’s activity level?

Answer 5

No, they are only based on body size.

Question 6

Which of the following is the best protocol for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass?
A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
A high-calorie, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
A calorie-restricted, low-protein (0.4-0.8 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & cardiovascular training

Answer 6

A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training

Question 7

Ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used to produce ATP?

Answer 7

Acetyl-CoA and acetoacetate

Question 8

What are the essential amino acids?

Answer 8

Histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine

Question 9

How do protein and amino acids influence body pH?

Answer 9

They act as buffers to maintain neutral pH.

Question 10

For an individual engaged in vigorous resistance training 5-6 days per week, what would be the most optimal protein prescription?
2.0 g/kg body weight
0.4 g/kg body weight
0.8 g/kg body weight
5 g/kg body weight

Answer 10

2.0 g/kg body weight

Question 11

What is an adverse effect of a high protein diet?
Kidney issues in those with pre-existing conditions
Decreased bone mineral density
Heart disease
Sarcopenia

Answer 11

Kidney issues in those with pre-existing conditions

Question 12

What is dehydration synthesis?

Answer 12

Removal of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from 2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together

Question 13

Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an older, sedentary individual?
1.3 g/kg body weight
0.8 g/kg body weight
0.6 g/kg body weight
2.2 g/kg body weight

Answer 13

1.3 g/kg body weight