NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach Exam with Right Answers

Which amino acid supplement has the greatest direct effect on muscle protein synthesis? - Leucine This supplement which is common during peak week may result in GI distress when used in very large doses- Vitamin C What effect does creatine have on the kidney function? - No effect Which supplement is believed to help increase the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria, but may have little actual effect on body fat loss? - Carnosine What is the standard dose for creatine in the loading phase? - 20 grams per day What percentage of physique athletes’ use supplements? - About 95% What (PED) performance enhancing drug is often used by physique athletes to help with fat loss? - Human Growth Hormone PED that is used during competition prep phase that carries a risk of sudden cardiac arrest due to electrolyte depletion. - Diuretics A PED that when dosed slightly incorrectly can result in death from a single use. - Insulin PED originally developed for lung disease such as asthma but is used by physique athletes to increase metabolic rate. - Clenbuterol A compound which has been known to enhance body fat but can cause cardiovascular damage as a main side effect- Ephedrine Percentage of world male population that have used PED - steroids at least once in their lifetime. - 6.4% Pulled off the market in 1938 due to being "extremely dangerous and not fit for human consumption" - DNP