Exam Qs Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Randle cycle theory refer to
A
Fat oxidation regulates CHO oxidation
2
Q
What is the role of carnitine in cellular metabolism?
A
Key cofactor allowing transport of FAs into the mitochondria
3
Q
What is the most accurate method of measuring protein balance?
A
Nitrogen balance
4
Q
Male endurance athletes protein intake
A
> or equal to 1.2g/kgBM/d
5
Q
Consuming 20g of which protein supplement would result in the highest post-exercise muscle protein synthesis rate?
A
Whey protein + leucine
6
Q
Feeding strategy likely to maximise muscle protein synthesis over a 24hr period
A
20g Whey protein post-training + every 3hrs after
40g casein before bed
7
Q
PGC1 alpha is a key mediator of…
A
Mitochondrial biogenesis
