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All of the following are true for the transport of Fatty acids from cytosol to the mitochondria EXCEPT:

What is the effect of eating a high-fat diet prior to exercise on performance?

Plasma volume refers to the amount of fluid in the [compartment1], which contributes to the [compartment2] fluid compartment (please type your response in lower case).

Free fatty acids are a preferential fuel source during moderate intensity aerobic exercise because:

When exercising in the heat, what are the most direct physiological role for each of the nutrients listed below: Carbohydrates [CHO] Electrolytes [Electrolytes] Water [Water]

The recommended ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is a 1:1 ratio in the diet.

Casein protein is digested faster than whey protein.

What classifies an amino acid as essential?

Aldosterone functions to increase _____, and Vasopressin functions to increase _____.

Please read the following scenario and answer the questions pertaining to the athlete. Use the following formula to determine hydration status: Hydration status = [(∆ body mass) / baseline body mass]*100 Find the athlete’s pre and post practice weights below: Baseline Body Mass: 104.55kg Post-exercise Body Mass: 101.00kg 1. What was the athlete’s percent change in hydration status from pre- to post-practice [percent_change]? 2. How would you classify this athlete’s hydration status [hydration_status]? 3. This level of hydration change could lead to which of the following [hydration_effects]? 4. Which of the following beverages would you have your athlete drink [rehydration]? (Hint: Take into account hydration change and impact on GI). 5. What volume of the fluid from question #4 should this athlete drink to rehydrate and replenish losses [volume]? (Hint: 1 kg= 2.2 lbs).