They are oxidized for energy. They are stored as protein. They are deaminated. They are stored as fat. They are reduced.
Athletes have no greater protein requirement than the average individual.
Athletes often have greater protein requirement than the average individual. Protein supplements are not required but the athlete should make a special effort to increase dietary protein. All the additional protein required by an athlete will likely be included in the normal diet as total calories increase. An amino acid whose structure has been altered so it cannot be used efficiently for protein synthesis. The essential amino acid present in the lowest amount.