Exercise science quiz 4

What are the six nutrients?

1. Carbs

2. Fat

3. Protein

4. Vitamins

5. Minerals

6. Water

What are the subcategories of the macronutrients?

• Carbs

• Protein

• Fat

What are the subcategories of the micronutrient?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

What wing of biomechanics is concerned with working conditions?

Ergonomics, occupational

What is the difference between kinematics and kinetics?

Kinematics is the study of motion without considering the forces that cause it, while kinetics is the study of motion with a focus on the forces causing it.

How do you know how many calories are in a food product- food label question?

Read the food label of the back and make sure to look at serving size.

What is the minimum recommended amount of protein intake?

0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight

What is muscle protein synthesis and muscle protein breakdown and which combination of the two would produce an anabolic environment (+)?

Muscle protein synthesis is the process of building and repairing muscle proteins, while muscle protein breakdown is the process of degrading existing muscle proteins. A positive anabolic environment (+), indicating net muscle gain, occurs when the muscle protein synthesis exceeds muscle protein breakdown.