Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

Category - NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

How does the body acquire non-essential amino acids?
  1. The body can manufacture them
  2. Dietary or supplemental sources
  3. Only through supplementation
  4. There is no need for non-essential amino acids
Explanation
Answer - A - The body acquires non-essential amino acids by manufacturing them from within using nitrogen and fragments of carbohydrates. These are non-essential in the sense that the body does need them, but can produce them internally without seeking them from external sources.
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