Applied Exam Study
暂无描述。系统推荐的高质量记忆内容，适合每天坚持背诵学习。
卡片预览 (12 张)
What is the body’s primary fuel source at rest?
Fat
Which of the macronutrients are considered to be ‘essential’?
Protein and fat
True or False: Studies have demonstrated that increasing carbohydrate intake improves immunity in athletes.
True
In general, reduction of which of the macronutrients has been shown to reduce adiposity the most?
CHO
What is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue?
Glutamine
Supplementation of which essential mineral has shown some promise in at least 2 studies for increasing strength and muscle mass in athletes?
Magnesium
Which of the macronutrients is considered to have the highest ‘Thermic Effect of Feeding’ (TEF)?
Protein
Which hormone is MOST responsible for the storage of nutrients in adipose tissue?
Insulin
Briefly explain the difference between glycaemic index and glycaemic load.
Glycemic index gives numerical value to how carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels. Glycemic load takes into account the amount of carbohydrates that are eaten in a serving. GL = GI x carbohydrate / 100
Define the primary function of carbohydrates in the human diet.
Fuel. Proving energy, primarily to the brain
Define the primary functions of protein in the human diet.
Structure, growth & development, hormones, enzymes and fuel
Define the primary functions of fat in the human diet.
Fuel, structure, creating tissue, transportation, protection and insulation .