Proteins (masters athletes) Flashcards
1
Q
What age group is considered “Master athletes”?
A
Above 35 years old.
2
Q
Name four age-related changes in master athletes.
A
- Decreased muscle mass
- Decreased aerobic activity
- Decreased muscle glycogen stores
- Decreased bone density.
3
Q
What is the protein recommendation range for master athletes?
A
1.5 to 1.6 g/kg of body mass.
4
Q
How much high-quality protein is recommended post-meal for master athletes?
A
0.4g/kg of body mass.
5
Q
What type of protein is better for muscle protein synthesis (MPS)?
A
High protein with high leucine content.
6
Q
When might higher protein intake be needed for master athletes?
A
When training with low carbohydrate intake.
7
Q
Name three sustainable protein sources mentioned in the notes.
A
Mycoproteins (vegetarian meat supplements), cultured meat (‘lab-grown’), and plant proteins
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