Chapter 17: Nutrition Quiz

Question 1

How many calories does one gram of carbohydrate yield?
Select one:
a. 6
b. 3
c. 2
d. 4

Answer 1

d. 4

Question 2

What is a basic nutritional recommendation for clients who want to gain lean body mass?
Select one:
a. Ingest protein and fat within 120 min of a workout.
b. Eat 4 to 6 meals per day.
c. Consume sports drinks when exercising for less than 60 min.
d. Eat mostly protein.

Answer 2

b. Eat 4 to 6 meals per day.

Question 3

Which of the following nutritional strategies is most appropriate for a trainer to share with a client regarding carbohydrate intake and weight gain?
Select one:
a. Increase fat intake to offset a decrease in carbohydrates
b. Increase the intake of high glycemic index foods
c. Limit carbohydrates to prevent weight gain
d. Excess intake above daily caloric need will cause weight gain

Answer 3

d. Excess intake above daily caloric need will cause weight gain

Question 4

A personal trainer is advising a client on caloric distribution. Which of the following falls within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein?
Select one:
a. 40%
b. 60%
c. 50%
d. 30%

Answer 4

d. 30%

Question 5

Which of the following actions falls outside a personal trainer’s scope of practice?
Select one:
a. Educate clients regarding nutrients contained in foods or supplements.
b. Perform various movement and postural assessments on a client to determine potential muscle imbalances.
c. Counsel a client with anorexia about the health benefits of a well-balanced diet.
d. Develop an exercise program for an obese client with hypertension and medical clearance for exercise.

Answer 5

c. Counsel a client with anorexia about the health benefits of a well-balanced diet.

Question 6

Which of the following professions requires a supervised practice program?
Select one:
a. Personal trainer
b. Gym manager
c. Registered dietician
d. Group exercise instructor

Answer 6

c. Registered dietician

Question 7

Which of the following careers require a licensure exam for entry?
Select one:
a. Group exercise instructor
b. Registered dietician
c. Business owner
d. Personal trainer

Answer 7

b. Registered dietician

Question 8

What is a high-protein diet commonly associated with?
Select one:
a. A decrease in urea production
b. An increase in fiber intake
c. A decreased risk of dehydration
d. A decrease in glycogen stores

Answer 8

d. A decrease in glycogen stores

Question 9

Which of the following falls within a personal trainer’s scope of practice regarding nutrition?
Select one:
a. Discuss the relationship between chronic diseases and specific nutrient deficiencies.
b. Recommend nutritional therapy for a client with rheumatoid arthritis.
c. Write individualized meal plans for a client.
d. Provide a client with a detailed individual nutrition assessment.

Answer 9

a. Discuss the relationship between chronic diseases and specific nutrient deficiencies.

Question 10

How many calories are in one gram of protein?
Select one:
a. 2
b. 4
c. 7
d. 9

Answer 10

b. 4

Question 11

Resting metabolic rate accounts for what percentage of total energy expenditure?
Select one:
a. 55%
b. 85%
c. 40%
d. 70%

Answer 11

d. 70%

Question 12

Obesity, insulin resistance, and hypertension are all symptoms of which of the following?
Select one:
a. Coronary heart disease
b. Metabolic syndrome
c. Restrictive lung disease
d. Peripheral edema condition

Answer 12

b. Metabolic syndrome

Question 13

What term refers to a group of compounds including triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols?
Select one:
a. Nucleic acids
b. Lipids
c. Polysaccharides
d. Minerals

Answer 13

b. Lipids