Ch 17 - Nutrition Flashcards

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1
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Which of the following is inside the personal trainer’s scope of practice, according the Code of Professional Conduct?

A
  • 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.
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What falls within a personal trainer’s scope of practice regarding a client’s nutrition?

A

Discuss food preparation methods.

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3
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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?

A

Refer the client to a registered dietician.

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Which of the following best describes a function of lipids in the body?

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A precursor to hormone production

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5
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What is a unit of expression of energy equal to 1,000 calories?

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Kilocalorie

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For which of the following is building and repairing body tissues and structures a primary function?

A

Protein

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7
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For which of the following careers is passing a licensure exam to practice required?

A

Registered dietician

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8
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How many calories are in one gram of protein?

A

4

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9
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Resting metabolic rate accounts for what percentage of total energy expenditure?

A

70%

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What is a high-protein diet commonly associated with?

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A decrease in glycogen stores

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11
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What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates?

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6-10 g/kg body weight

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12
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Which of the following falls within a personal trainer’s scope of practice regarding nutrition?

A

Discuss the relationship between chronic diseases and specific nutrient deficiencies.

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13
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A personal trainer is advising a client on caloric distribution. Which of the following falls within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein?

A

30%

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14
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Which of the following is an effect of dehydration?

A

Increased heart rate

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15
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A client tells the personal trainer that she wants to increase lean body mass. Which of the following nutritional strategies should the trainer recommend?

A

Spread protein throughout the day

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16
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Which of the following macronutrients has an acceptable macronutrient distribution range in the 45 - 65% total caloric intake?

A

Carbohydrates

17
Q

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms characterized by what conditions?

A

Obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia

18
Q

One of Peter’s personal training clients has specific nutritional requirements. Why would Peter refer this client to a registered dietician?

A

Nutritional counseling does not fall within Peter’s scope of practice.

19
Q

Obesity, insulin resistance, and hypertension are all symptoms of which of the following?

A

Metabolic syndrome

20
Q

Where should the highest percentage of caloric intake come from when trying to increase lean body mass?

A

Carbohydrates

21
Q

How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate yield?

A

4

22
Q

What links together to form protein?

A

Amino Acids

23
Q

Which of the following professions requires a supervised practice program?

A

Registered Dietician

24
Q

What is a basic nutritional recommendation for clients who want to gain lean body mass?

A

Eat 4 to 6 meals per day

25
Q

Within how many minutes should a client consume 1.5 g/kg of carbohydrates to maximize glycogen replenishment after exercise?

A

30 minutes

26
Q

Decreased levels of thyroid hormones tend to cause a decrease in which of the following?

A

Resting metabolic rate

27
Q

Polysaccharides are often called complex carbohydrates and they primarily include which of the following?

A

Starch and fiber

28
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What term refers to a group of compounds including triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols?

A

Lipids