NASM PES Study Cards (All Possible Questions with 100% Errorless Answers)

What are the essential amino acids? correct answers Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Threonine Tryptophan Valine What is the recommended protein intake for a sedentary adult? correct answers 0.8g/kg body weight (0.4g/lb) What is the recommended protein intake for a strength athlete? correct answers 1.2-1.7g/kg body weight (0.5-0.8g/lb) What is the recommended protein intake for a endurance athlete? correct answers 1.2-1.4g/kg body weight (0.5-0.6g/lb) What is the recommended intake of fiber? correct answers 38g/day for men and 25g/day for women Polyunsaturated fatty acids correct answers cannot be manufactured by the body and are essential for proper health and functioning. Increase good cholesterol (HDL) decrease risk of heart disease saturated fatty acids correct answers raise bad cholesterol (LDL) monounsaturated fatty acids correct answers found in olive oil and canola oils polyunsaturated fatty acids correct answers omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fish such as salmon lipids include correct answers triglycerides (fats and oils), phospholipids, and sterols In the body, 99% of the stored lipids are correct answers triglycerides fat recommendations for adults correct answers 20-35% of total caloric intake fat recommendations for athletes correct answers 20-25% of total caloric intake daily recommendations of water for sedentary men correct answers 3 L (~13 cups)