Ch 17 - Nutrition Flashcards
Which of the following is inside the personal trainer’s scope of practice, according the Code of Professional Conduct?
- Provide flexibility training techniques to assist clients who display limited joint range of motion.
- Inquire about current and past medications the client has been administered by a healthcare professional.
- Provide nutritional counseling for a client who exhibits signs of an eating disorder.
What falls within a personal trainer’s scope of practice regarding a client’s nutrition?
Discuss food preparation methods.
Mark has a client who is switching to a vegan diet and would like some advice on meal planning. Which of the following actions should Mark take in this scenario?
Refer the client to a registered dietician.
Which of the following best describes a function of lipids in the body?
A precursor to hormone production
What is a unit of expression of energy equal to 1,000 calories?
Kilocalorie
For which of the following is building and repairing body tissues and structures a primary function?
Protein
For which of the following careers is passing a licensure exam to practice required?
Registered dietician
How many calories are in one gram of protein?
4
Resting metabolic rate accounts for what percentage of total energy expenditure?
70%
What is a high-protein diet commonly associated with?
A decrease in glycogen stores
What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates?
6-10 g/kg body weight
Which of the following falls within a personal trainer’s scope of practice regarding nutrition?
Discuss the relationship between chronic diseases and specific nutrient deficiencies.
A personal trainer is advising a client on caloric distribution. Which of the following falls within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein?
30%
Which of the following is an effect of dehydration?
Increased heart rate
A client tells the personal trainer that she wants to increase lean body mass. Which of the following nutritional strategies should the trainer recommend?
Spread protein throughout the day
Which of the following macronutrients has an acceptable macronutrient distribution range in the 45 - 65% total caloric intake?
Carbohydrates
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms characterized by what conditions?
Obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia
One of Peter’s personal training clients has specific nutritional requirements. Why would Peter refer this client to a registered dietician?
Nutritional counseling does not fall within Peter’s scope of practice.
Obesity, insulin resistance, and hypertension are all symptoms of which of the following?
Metabolic syndrome
Where should the highest percentage of caloric intake come from when trying to increase lean body mass?
Carbohydrates
How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate yield?
4
What links together to form protein?
Amino Acids
Which of the following professions requires a supervised practice program?
Registered Dietician
What is a basic nutritional recommendation for clients who want to gain lean body mass?
Eat 4 to 6 meals per day
Within how many minutes should a client consume 1.5 g/kg of carbohydrates to maximize glycogen replenishment after exercise?
30 minutes
Decreased levels of thyroid hormones tend to cause a decrease in which of the following?
Resting metabolic rate
Polysaccharides are often called complex carbohydrates and they primarily include which of the following?
Starch and fiber
What term refers to a group of compounds including triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols?
Lipids
