Author Question: Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein? A) More protein will burned ... (Read 13 times)

armygirl · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Why do athletes who restrict their energy intakes need more protein?
A) More protein will burned for energy.
B) Protein is converted to muscle glycogen when carbohydrate intake is restricted.
C) Protein maintains fluid balance.
D) Protein spares muscle glycogen from being used during exercise.

Question 2

The amount of protein recommended daily for recreational athletes who do not train is ____.
A) 0.8 to 1.0 g per kg of body weight.
B) 1.2 to 1.4 g per kg of body weight.
C) 1.2 to 1.7 g per kg of body weight.
D) more than 2.0 g per kg of body weight.