Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test - Question List

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31. What is the function of the enzyme pepsin?
  1. Denatures proteins in the digestive tract
  2. Helps in the protein synthesis process
  3. Cleaves protein strands into smaller polypeptides and single amino acids
  4. Provides energy for the dismantling of proteins
32. What is the recommended caloric intake of protein?
  1. 10-25% of total
  2. 20-40% of total
  3. 35-50% of total
  4. Any amount combined with exercise is fine
33. Which of the following is not an impairment that can result from dehydration?
  1. Increased blood pressure
  2. Decreased blood flow to skin
  3. Higher perceive rate of exertion
  4. Increased use of muscle glycogen
34. What is the process of increasing the muscle glycogen levels to raise endurance for a long term endurance exercise?
  1. Glycogen loading
  2. Carbohydrate loading
  3. Power supercompensation
  4. Endurance storing
35. What is the basic functional unit of a protein?
  1. Amino acid
  2. Monosaccharide
  3. Polypeptide
  4. Whey

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