AJ has heard that leucine is the most critical amino acid for building muscle. He has recently begun taking a leucine supplement. The effect of this supplement is likely:

Carbohydrate in the mouth has which of the following effects:

The appropriate amount of protein to be consumed by athletes and active individuals hoping to maximize their use of this nutrient is:

Joe is a collegiate athlete who is trying to gain lean mass. If he adheres to his prescribed nutrition and exercise program, he can reasonably expect to gain ___ kilograms of lean mass in 12 weeks.

Endurance athletes require more than the RDA for protein as:

Protein will most effectively support the needs of the athlete when consumed as:

CHO consumed during exercise has which of the following effects:

A distance runner drinks only water and diluted Gatorade during 20 mile runs as his gut feels uncomfortable with more CHO. You advise him to:

Eating a high fat meal before exercise will:  

A researcher is interested in evaluating the effect of a CHO supplement consumed during exercise on endurance performance. Which of the following should be included in the research design? Select all that apply.