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When consuming protein, an athlete should try to consume 5-10g of protein frequency during the day in order to boost protein synthesis 

If an athlete is training hard and trying to build muscle but is not consuming adequate protein, they are considered to be in a _________. 

Production of nitrous oxide which leads to vasodilation and improved blood deliver to tissue is related to which amino acid?

Which of the following constitutes the basic structure of an amino acid?

To help accelerate recovery, how much carbohydrate intake is recommended during the 6 hours immediately after exercise?

The amino acid pool is maintained exclusively from the protein we consume in our diet. 

High fat diets and “fat loading” have been shown to improve athletic performance and preserve glycogen stores 

What is the ratio of carbohydrate to protein an athlete should consume post exercise.

Why is water consumption an important consideration while carb loading?

If an 88kg soccer player is training at high intensity for >4 hours a day during preseason, which of the following daily carbohydrate recommendations would be appropriate?