Test 2 Flashcards
1
Q
How many AA are there?
A
20
2
Q
How many essential AA are there?
A
9
3
Q
How many non-essential AA are there?
A
11
4
Q
What is protein used for
A
Muscle growth and recovery
5
Q
how much leucine should be consumed per meal?
A
2-3g
6
Q
Gen. Pop protein per day
A
.8g/kg/day
7
Q
Protein for athletes per day
A
1.6-2.2g/kg/day
8
Q
For the four meals athletes consume a day how many grams of protein should they eat?
A
.4-.55g/kg/meal
9
Q
Low Carbs
A
3-5g/kg/day
10
Q
Mod. Carb
A
5-7g/kg/day
11
Q
High carb
A
6-10g/kg/day
12
Q
Extreme Carb
A
10-12g/kg/day
13
Q
Post exercise
A
1.2g/kg
14
Q
Fat need each day
A
25-30%
15
Q
Protein is made up of
A
Carbon, Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
