Bodybuilding Bodybuilding Nutrition 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many calories are in one gram of protein?
- 4 calories (Correct answer)
- 9 calories
- 7 calories
- 2 calories
Correct answer: 4 calories
Protein provides 4 calories per gram, the same as carbohydrates.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a caloric surplus in bodybuilding?
- To lose body fat
- To support muscle growth (Correct answer)
- To increase cardiovascular endurance
- To reduce water retention
Correct answer: To support muscle growth
A caloric surplus provides extra energy and nutrients needed to build new muscle tissue.
Question 3: Which macronutrient is most critical for muscle protein synthesis?
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Protein (Correct answer)
- Fiber
Correct answer: Protein
Protein provides the amino acids required for muscle protein synthesis and repair.
Question 4: What does the term 'anabolic window' refer to in bodybuilding nutrition?
- A period of fasting before training
- The time frame post-workout when nutrient uptake is enhanced (Correct answer)
- A carbohydrate-loading phase before competition
- A 24-hour period of high-fat eating
Correct answer: The time frame post-workout when nutrient uptake is enhanced
The anabolic window is the post-workout period when muscles are primed to absorb nutrients for recovery and growth.
Question 5: Which dietary approach involves alternating between eating and fasting periods?
- Carb cycling
- Intermittent fasting (Correct answer)
- Ketogenic diet
- IIFYM
Correct answer: Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting alternates between defined eating windows and fasting periods.
Question 6: What does 'IIFYM' stand for in bodybuilding nutrition?
- If It Fits Your Muscles
- If It Fits Your Macros (Correct answer)
- Increase It For Your Metabolism
- Integrate It For Your Maintenance
Correct answer: If It Fits Your Macros
IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) is a flexible dieting approach focused on hitting daily macronutrient targets.
Bodybuilding Bodybuilding Nutrition 1
How many calories are in one gram of protein?