Just How Knowledgeable Are You Part 1

by: Pm - July 26th, 2007
70So you’ve been training for awhile. You know the routines… the gym terminology… the foods that you’re supposed to eat …or do you? Test you knowledge here.

Remember: winners never cheat, and cheaters never win. So, don’t even think of using the internet, text books, or of copying off your neighbor’s paper. I’ll post the answers soon, so be sure to check back.

(1) Which of the following nuts contain the most carbs per 1 oz serving?
a. Cashews
b. Walnuts
c. Peanuts
d. Pecans
e. Pistachios

(2) Which of these activities burns the least calories?
a. Running (5 mph)
b. Cross country skiing (5-8 mph)
c. Rowing (4-6 mph)
d. Cycling (12-14 mph)
e. Rock climbing, ascending

(3) Which of these protein powders contains the most naturally-occurring arginine?
a. Whey protein isolates
b. Egg albumin
c. Soy protein isolates
d. Micellar casein
e. Hydrolyzed whey peptides

(4) HMB levels are increased most dramatically by this BCAA?
a. Leucine
b. Isoleucine
c. Valine
d. Norvaline
e. None of the above

(5) Glutamine is generally associated with all the following except:
a. Enhanced immunity
b. Cell volumizing
c. Anticatabolic protection
d. Gut health
e. Glutamine is associated with all of the above

(6) What is the minimum amount of protein that must be present in an isolated protein?
a. 75%
b. 80%
c. 90%
d. 95%
e. 100%

(7) Which of these foods contains the most selenium?
a. 3 Eggs
b. 1 cup Colby cheese
c. 6 oz Boneless, skinless chicken breast
d. ½ cup Brazilnuts
e. 1 cup Asparagus

(8) Approximately how many active compounds are there in a cup of coffee?
a. 1-100
b. 101-250
c. 251-499
d. 500-999
e. 1000’s

(9) Synovitis with Effusion is commonly known as…
a. Water on the knee
b. Carpel tunnel syndrome
c. Tennis elbow
d. Shin splints
e. Hernia

(10) Which of the following organs utilizes the greatest percentage of your daily resting metabolic rate?
a. Brain
b. Liver
c. Heart
d. Lungs
e. Kidneys

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