CN CN Sports & Exercise Nutrition

Question 1

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake range for endurance athletes during training days?

Accepted Answer

6–10 g/kg body weight

Answer

Endurance athletes require 6–10 g of carbohydrate per kg of body weight per day to sustain high-volume training.

Question 2

Which macronutrient is most critical for muscle protein synthesis following resistance exercise?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

Protein provides the amino acids necessary to stimulate muscle protein synthesis after resistance training.

Question 3

What is the optimal post-exercise protein intake window for maximizing muscle recovery?

Accepted Answer

Within 30–60 minutes after exercise

Answer

Consuming protein within 30–60 minutes post-exercise maximizes muscle protein synthesis during the anabolic window.

Question 4

Which electrolyte is most commonly lost in sweat and must be replaced during prolonged exercise?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Answer

Sodium is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat and is critical for maintaining fluid balance during prolonged exercise.

Question 5

What is glycogen loading (carbohydrate loading) primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing glycogen stores before endurance events lasting >90 minutes

Answer

Carbohydrate loading maximizes muscle glycogen stores to delay fatigue in endurance events exceeding 90 minutes.

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