Ch 17 - Nutrition

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• 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.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Discuss food preparation methods.

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

Refer the client to a registered dietician.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

A precursor to hormone production

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Kilocalorie

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Protein

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Registered dietician

Question 8

How many calories are in one gram of protein?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

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

Answer 9

70%

Question 10

What is a high-protein diet commonly associated with?

Answer 10

A decrease in glycogen stores

Question 11

What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates?

Answer 11

6-10 g/kg body weight

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Discuss the relationship between chronic diseases and specific nutrient deficiencies.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

30%

Question 14

Which of the following is an effect of dehydration?

Answer 14

Increased heart rate

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Spread protein throughout the day

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Carbohydrates

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Metabolic syndrome

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Carbohydrates

Question 21

How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate yield?

Answer 21

4

Question 22

What links together to form protein?

Answer 22

Amino Acids

Question 23

Which of the following professions requires a supervised practice program?

Answer 23

Registered Dietician

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Eat 4 to 6 meals per day

Question 25

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

Answer 25

30 minutes

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Resting metabolic rate

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Starch and fiber

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Lipids