Your friend on the basketball team has been trying to “eat clean” and has become concerned about ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). They ask you what you think about the inclusion of UPFs in an athlete’s diet. How would you advise them and why? (3 points)

What were your top takeaways from the Runner’s World article called “Top College Running Programs Move Away From Body Composition Testing”? (3 points)

What is the purpose of muscle glycogen supercompensation (also known as “carb loading”)? Physiologically, how does it work? Please explain its purpose, for what sports/exercises it may be beneficial, and compare and contrast historical and current methods for carb loading (5 points). 

Extra credit: What type of pets does Dr. Lynch have? (1 point) 

Please describe and/or draw The Athletes’ Plates as a visual tool for helping athletes choose what/how much to eat. What are the differences between the easy, moderate, and heavy training days? (4 points)

Of the three energy systems, which two do NOT require oxygen (i.e., which are anaerobic)?

Maria is training for the CrossFit Games and weighs 135 pounds. How much protein should she eat per day? Show the total amount (g) as a range and what you based this on in terms of g/kg. (4 points)

Where do we store glycogen in the body? Choose all that apply.

Please explain the crossover concept in terms of how fat and carbohydrate contribute to fuel use during exercise of different intensities (4 points).

If a 120-pound person decides to eat ~150 grams of protein per day, what will likely happen to some of the protein (assume that the person is just recreationally active and not trying to lose weight?) Why? (2 points)