Sports Nutrition Discussion Board #3

Sports Nutrition Discussion Board #3

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The video discusses the concept of fasted endurance exercise, highlighting its potential benefits such as increased reliance on fatty acid oxidation and weight loss. However, it also outlines several drawbacks, including reduced motivation, lower calorie burn, and increased stress responses due to elevated AMPK and cortisol levels. The impact on muscle fibers and protein synthesis is examined, noting potential muscle atrophy and reliance on amino acids for energy. The video concludes with considerations for resistance training, emphasizing the challenges of low blood glucose and its effects on type 2X muscle fibers and protein synthesis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one proposed benefit of exercising in a fasted state?

Increased reliance on carbohydrates

Enhanced muscle glycogen storage

Increased reliance on fatty acid oxidation

Higher blood sugar levels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might motivation be a challenge for fasted state exercise?

It requires eating a large meal beforehand

It requires specialized equipment

It involves exercising without eating first

It is typically done late at night

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of increased AMPK activity during fasted exercise?

Improved skill acquisition

Increased calorie burn

Enhanced muscle growth

Decreased calorie burn

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does cortisol affect the body during fasted state exercise?

It reduces stress

It lowers blood glucose levels

It prevents fat loss

It enhances fat loss

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential negative effect of high AMPK levels on muscles?

Increased protein synthesis

Increased reliance on amino acids for energy

Enhanced muscle growth

Decreased protein degradation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to muscle protein synthesis during fasted state exercise?

It remains unchanged

It is enhanced

It is inhibited

It accelerates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which muscle fibers are more dependent on glycolysis during resistance training?

Type 1 muscle fibers

Type 3 muscle fibers

Type 2A muscle fibers

Type 2X muscle fibers

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