PROTEIN

2. Macronutrient used as minor fuel source during prolonged endurance exercise
5. Type of athlete who may be at risk for protein & kcal (energy) deficiency (starts with a "W")
8. Type of exercise that involves a "lengthening" contraction
10. Acronym for Delayed onset muscle soreness
11. 4 R's of Recovery = ________, Refuel, Rehydrate, and Relax
13. Type of athlete which uniquely has the highest protein needs (answer contains a hyphen)
15. Carbohydrate + protein post exercise enhances release of hormones ________ & growth hormone
16. Popular and legal ergogenic aid which benefits explosive, high-intensity, very short-duration exercise primarily
17. ________makes protein metabolism more efficient & less protein is "wasted
18. ________ Syndrome = untreated, excessive training overload with inadequate rest leading to a decline in performance and inability to train
19. Optimal number of minutes post-exercise in which protein should be consumed (answer contains a hyphen)
21. Fast-acting (absorbing) type of protein to consume immediately after exercise for repair/recovery

1. Primary AA metabolized during endurance exercise
3. Catabolic hormone released in response to exercise-induced inflammation, stress, fasting & inadequate sleep
4. Protein synthesis is suppressed during exercise but ________ post-exercise
6. Exercise training may likely ________ NH3 (ammonia) production - which is possibly related to fatigue
7. Type of athlete who uses most protein during actual exercise
9. Adequate ________ before and during exercise provides a protein-sparing effect
11. Type of training that promotes synthesis of contractile proteins (actin & myosin)
12. Type of "environment" created when protein consumed immediately post exercise to promote protein synthesis/repair
14. AA group which contributes most as fuel source when glycogen stores low
20. Recommended number of grams of protein to consume in a single dose post-exercise