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Try this new protein quiz and test your protein knowledge. How many answers can you get right? Let’s find out!
1/10: What does 0.8g/kg body weight per day refer to?
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This is the official recommendation for the daily intake of protein. However, depending on your stage of life and activity level, a higher protein intake could benefit you.
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However, depending on your stage of life and activity level, a higher protein intake could benefit you.
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This is the official recommendation for the daily intake of protein. However, depending on your stage of life and activity level, a higher protein intake could benefit you.
2/10: At what age do you start losing muscle protein?
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In your late thirties your body starts to reduce muscle protein at a low rate. However, you won’t feel any changes.
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In fact, the loss of muscle protein starts in your late thirties, although you won’t feel any changes.
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Losing muscle mass starts earlier, in fact as soon as you reach your late thirties. When you are older than seventy, loss of muscle mass increases in pace and becomes more difficult to counteract.
3/10: What can you do to slow down the age-related loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia)?
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You can compensate for age-related loss of muscle mass and slow down the process by getting enough high-quality protein (like whey protein) every day and doing regular exercise.
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Exercise alone will not do the trick. You also have to get sufficient amounts of high-quality protein (like whey protein) every day.
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The two things you can do to slow down age-related muscle loss are making sure you get enough high-quality protein (like whey protein) every day and regular exercise.
4/10: Plant protein has a less favorable amino acid composition than whey protein. What should you consider if you replace whey protein with plant protein in your diet?
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Plant proteins have a less optimal amino acid composition compared to whey proteins, but a higher intake will compensate.
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although it’s always a good idea to make sure you stay hydrated.
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Taste and texture preferences are individual. However, you should bear in mind that if you replace whey protein with plant protein, you will have to eat a larger amount of plant protein to achieve the same effect.
5/10:Whey protein is unnatural. True or false?
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Whey protein is a natural component of milk. The whey is separated from the milk during cheese production in a process that has been used for thousands of years. Afterwards the whey is gently filtered and dried at a low temperature to preserve this high-quality protein.
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Whey protein is a natural component of milk. The whey is separated from the milk during cheese production in a process that has been used for thousands of years. Afterwards the whey is gently filtered and dried at a low temperature to preserve this high-quality protein.
6/10: What about whey protein and lactose intolerance?
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High-quality protein products like whey protein isolate contain very low levels of lactose and are tolerated by most people. However, if you are unsure about your lactose tolerance, your doctor can determine your threshold level.
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High-quality protein products like whey protein isolate contain very low levels of lactose and are tolerated by most people. If you are unsure about your lactose tolerance, your doctor can determine your threshold level.
7/10: What is meant by fast and slow proteins?
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It refers to the time it takes for a protein to be absorbed by the body and how quickly its amino acids are available for muscle synthesis. Whey is considered a fast protein because it is digested faster than other proteins.
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Fast and slow proteins are determined by how quickly the amino acids are available for muscle synthesis. Whey is considered a fast protein because it is digested faster than other proteins.
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It refers to the time it takes for a protein to be absorbed by the body and how quickly its amino acids are available for muscle synthesis. Whey is considered a fast protein because it is digested faster than other proteins.
8/10: Protein is constantly built up and broken down in the body. How much of the daily turnover rate applies to muscle proteins?
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The share of muscle protein in the turnover rate is 50%. All proteins in the body are constantly built and rebuilt as needed.
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This is already quite a high share. If muscles are not used regularly, the body starts breaking down muscle protein. This is especially true when you get older.
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Protein is constantly being converted, also muscle protein. Regular exercise and protein intake ensure that you do not lose muscle mass.
9/10: What does DIAAS refer to?
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DIAAS (Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score) is the most accurate method to measure protein quality. Whey protein has one of the highest DIAAS scores of all proteins.
We pulled your leg and made this up!
DIAAS (Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score) is the most accurate method to measure protein quality. Whey protein has one of the highest DIAAS scores of all proteins.
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DIAAS is the most accurate method to measure protein quality. It is used to evaluate the quality of protein based on the digestibility of amino acids. Whey protein has one of the highest DIAAS scores of all proteins.
10/10: Will whey protein help me lose weight?
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Whey protein is low in both fat and carbohydrates. Of course, all foods will contribute to increased weight if you eat more than your body needs. But eaten in the right amounts, whey protein will help your body build and maintain muscle. As muscles burn more energy than other tissues, this can help you to lose weight. But remember, to gain muscles, you also need to exercise!
Yes, whey protein can help me lose weight.
Whey protein will help your body build and maintain muscle. As muscles burn more energy than other tissues, this can help you to lose weight. But remember, to gain muscles, you also need to exercise!