2017.05.30 CSCS Daily Study Question:
One of your athletes is a vegan and only eats plant products (no animal-based products at all). For her to obtain the amino acids her body needs, which of the following food selections would you recommend?
(A) Beef, chicken, liver, tomatoes
(B) Broccoli, chickpeas, soy beans, spinach
(C) Lettuce, carrots, cheese, olives
(D) Onions, eggs, squash, potatoes
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Correct Answer:
(B) Broccoli, chickpeas, soy beans, spinach
Explanation:
Consuming a variety of plant-based foods will help her to obtain a variety of amino acids in various quantities. Broccoli, chickpeas, soy beans, and spinach are all plants and create variety in her diet. Beef, chicken, liver, cheese, and eggs are all animal-based products and would not be recommended to a vegan.
Protein is composed of multiple polypeptide chains linked together. Each polypeptide chain is composed of multiple amino acids linked together.
Amino acids are classified as either “essential” or “non-essential.” The body can synthesize non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through the diet.
If a dietary protein contains amino acids in proportions that match the amino acid needs of the body, then the dietary protein is considered “high-quality” or “high biological value.” Dietary proteins that do not contain amino acids in proportion to the amino acid needs of the body are considered “low-quality” or “low biological value.”
In general, higher quality dietary protein comes from animal sources (eggs, beef, etc.) and lower quality protein comes from plant-based sources (soy, beans, etc.).
Reference:
Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning 3rd Edition p. 207
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2017.05.30 CSCS Daily Study Question