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=//__“Eating for Strength and Power”__//= 1. According to this article, the the predominant fuel for muscle-building exercises is: Carbohydrates. - Matt Easoz

2. What happens when your muscles are depleted of stored fuel? Once your muscles are depleted of stored fuel, fatigue sets in and your workout is over. - Tom Fischer

3. According to a study cited in this article, what is the recommendation for protein (in grams per kilogram) intake for strength trainers to maintain their muscle mass? 44 kilocalories per kilogram body weight (about 20 kcal/lb)- Kara Dennemann

4. What is the recommendation for protein (gr/kg) intake for strength trainers trying to build muscle mass and lose body fat 1.8-2.0 grams of protein per kg per day, about 0.81-0.9 g/lb Joe Madsen

5. If an athlete is trying to maintain muscle mass, what is the recommendation for their carbohydrate intake (gr/kg)? 8-9 g/kg Carley Kemmer

6. What is the average RDA recommendation fro protein intake per day? (See page 10, Q & A)--0.8-1.0g/kg--Ryan Rosenthal

7. According to the answer given in this section, what is the best way to obtain increased protein needs during weight training? The best way to meet increased protein needs is to simply add servings of meat, dairy, beans or whole grains to one's diet. Buying expensive protein supplements is unnecessary. Kevin Grady

8. What happens during weight training when adequate carbohydrates are not consumed? The longer and harder the person works their muscles, the more carbohydrates your muscles need to store. Once the muscles have reached its peak of carbohydrates stored, fatigue sets in and the workout is over. -Alyssa Marcotte

=//“The Skinny on Fat Burners”//=

1. List the three broad categories of “fat-burning” supplements on the market today. The three broad categories of the most popular "fat-burning" supplements on the market today are those that claim to increase fat oxidation and/or metabolic rate, those that inhibit the absorption of dietary fat, and those that inhibit the synthesis of fat. -Theresa Gilsdorf

2. What is the primary ingredient in all of the thermogenic or “fat-burning: products? The primary ingredient is ephedrine. -Kenneth Gibson

3. What are some of the side effects of ephedrine? Ephedrine is a central nervous system stimulant which increases metabolic activity in the lungs, heart, adrenal glands and blood vessels. Some negative side effects include heart attack, stroke, seizures and psychotic episodes. Other effects are dizziness, headache, GI distress, insomnia, heart palpitations, anxiety and irritability. -Laura Conte

4. According to this article, is ephedrine safe?

5. On whom or what has all of the research been conducted on in looking at the effectiveness of CLA? (**Conjugated Linoleic Acid) _** -Almost all the testing of CLA has been performed in animlas with only a small handful in human subjects. The studies found that //in animals// CLA proved to increase lean body mass and lower body fat. In contrast however, CLA showed no improvements in lean mass or fat loss in humas. --Tom Dambrogio

6. According to the article does chromium work and what is the best means of getting more chromium if you need more?

7. What is the function of insulin? The function of insulin is to lower blood glucose levels in the body and to keep the levels balanced to insure good health. --Melissa Hlad

//__“The Latest on Ergogenic Aids”__//

1. According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), what is a dietary supplement?

2. While most dietary supplements are beneficial, or at least not harmful, there are a few products that are proving to be harmful to some. What is the one herbal ingredient that has been found to be harmful that is mentioned in this article?

Locate the answers to these. CITE YOUR SOURCES!!!**
 * SUPPLEMENTS AND DRUGS FOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
 * Supplement || Reason for taking/supposed effects || Side effects ||
 * Anabolic Steroids ||  ||||||||||   ||
 * HGH ||  ||   ||
 * Insulin ||  ||   ||
 * Protein, Amino Acid Supplements ||  ||   ||
 * Creatine monohydrate ||  ||   ||
 * Creatine monohydrate ||  ||   ||


 * Cromium Picolinate || Reason for taking/supposed effects || Side Effects ||
 * Amphetamines ||  ||   ||
 * DHEA ||  ||   ||
 * Caffeine ||  ||   ||
 * Erythropoietin ||  ||   ||
 * Appetite Suppresents ||  ||   ||
 * Diuretics ||  ||   ||