Chapter 19: Clients With Nutritional and Metabolic Concerns

Question 1

BMI for Underweight Classifications

Answer 1

<18.5. (NSCA CPT, pg. 508)

Question 2

BMI for Normal Weight Classifications

Answer 2

18.5-24.9. (NSCA CPT, pg. 508)

Question 3

BMI for Overweight Classifications

Answer 3

25.0-29.9. (NSCA CPT, pg. 508)

Question 4

BMI for Obesity I Classifications

Answer 4

30.0-34.9. (NSCA CPT, pg. 508)

Question 5

BMI for Extreme Obesity Classifications

Answer 5

≥40.0. (NSCA CPT, pg. 508)

Question 6

BMI for Obesity II Classifications

Answer 6

35.0-39.9. (NSCA CPT, pg. 508)

Question 7

Nonmetric Conversion for BMI

Answer 7

(Weight [pounds] ÷ Height squared [inches2]) X 703.(NSCA CPT, pg. 509)

Question 8

Metric Conversion for BMI

Answer 8

Weight (kilograms) ÷ Height squared (m2). (NSCA CPT, pg. 509)

Question 9

Low-Calorie Diet

Answer 9

A calorie-reduced yet nutrient-dense diet to achieve a caloric deficit. (NSCA CPT, pg. 513)

Question 10

Hyperpnea

Answer 10

Increased respiratory rate. (NSCA CPT, pg. 521)

Question 11

Dyspnea

Answer 11

Labored or difficult breathing. (NSCA CPT, pg. 521)

Question 12

Disordered Eating

Answer 12

Disordered eating can include behaviors that reflect many but not all of the symptoms of feeding and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or other specified feeding and eating disorders. (NSCA CPT, pg. 524)

Question 13

Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 13

Lack or loss of appetite for food. (NSCA CPT, pg. 524)

Question 14

Amenorrhea

Answer 14

Loss of menses for at least three consecutive menstrual cycles. (NSCA CPT, pg. 524)

Question 15

Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 15

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. (NSCA CPT, pg. 525)

Question 16

Female Athlete Triad

Answer 16

An interrelationship of menstrual dysfunction, low energy availability (with or without an eating disorder), and decreased bone mineral density; it is relatively common among young women participating in sports. (NSCA CPT, pg. 526)

Question 17

Hyperlipidemia

Answer 17

Elevated concentrations of cholesterol, triglycerides, lipoproteins, or a combination of these. (NSCA CPT, pg. 527)

Question 18

Triglycerides

Answer 18

A group of fatty compounds that circulate in the bloodstream; the predominate storage form of fat. (NSCA CPT, pg. 527)

Question 19

Low-density Lipoproteins (LDLs)

Answer 19

Proteins that transport primarily cholesterol; when elevated, these contribute to an increased incidence of coronary artery disease. (NSCA CPT, pg. 527)

Question 20

Very Low-density Lipoproteins (VLDLs)

Answer 20

Proteins that transport primarily triglycerides; when elevated, these contribute to an increased incidence of coronary artery disease. (NSCA CPT, pg. 527)`

Question 21

Dyslipidemia

Answer 21

Abnormal lipid (fat) levels in the blood, lipoprotein composition, or both. (NSCA CPT, pg. 527)

Question 22

High-density Lipoproteins (HDLs)

Answer 22

Proteins produced in the liver that contain the largest amount of protein and the smallest amount of cholesterol; when elevated, these contribute to a decreased incidence of coronary artery disease.(NSCA CPT, pg. 527)

Question 23

Therapeutic Lifestyle Change

Answer 23

A lifestyle modification that includes diet, physical activity, and weight loss. (NSCA CPT, pg. 527)

Question 24

Metabolic Syndrome

Answer 24

Any combination of three or more of the following unhealthy conditions: abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDLs, hypertension, and high fasting glucose. (NSCA CPT, pg. 530)

Question 25

Hyperinsulinemia

Answer 25

High levels of insulin in the blood. (NSCA CPT, pg. 531)

Question 26

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 26

A group of metabolic diseases characterized by an excessively high (or uncontrolled) blood glucose level. (NSCA CPT, pg. 531)

Question 27

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 27

A disease in which the pancreatic beta cells are destroyed by an autoimmune process leading to absolute insulin deficiency; formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). (NSCA CPT, pg. 532)

Question 28

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 28

A disease resulting in insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and an insulin production deficit of the pancreatic beta cells; formerly referred to as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). (NSCA CPT, pg. 532)

Question 29

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 29

The onset of a diabetic condition that occurs only during pregnancy. (NSCA CPT, pg. 532

Question 30

Hypoglycemia

Answer 30

Blood glucose level of ≤65 mg/dl. (NSCA CPT, pg. 532)

Question 31

Restrictive Eating

Answer 31

An eating disorder, where certain foods are limited based on appearance, smell, taste, texture, brand, presentation, or a past negative experience with the food, to a point that may damage their health. (NSCA CPT, pg. 524)

Question 32

Binge Eating

Answer 32

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food. (NSCA CPT, pg. 524)

Question 33

Purge Eating

Answer 33

An eating disorder that is diagnosed when a person purges to influence shape or weight but does not binge. (NSCA CPT, pg. 524)

Question 34

Ketones

Answer 34

Ketones are chemicals made in your liver. You produce them when you don’t have enough insulin in your body to turn sugar (or glucose) into energy. (NSCA CPT, pg. 532)

Question 35

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Answer 35

The term for the nutritional intervention and guidance provided by a registered dietitian. (NSCA CPT, pg. 528)

Question 36

Abdominal obesity

Answer 36

waist circumference >102 cm (>40 inches) in men and >88 cm (>35 inches) in women. (NSCA CPT, pg. 531)

Question 37

Hypertriglyceridemia

Answer 37

≥150 mg/dl (1.69 mmol/L). (NSCA CPT, pg. 531)

Question 38

Reduced HDL-cholesterol

Answer 38

<40 mg/dl (1.04 mmol/L) in men and <50 mg/dl (1.29 mmol/L) in women. (NSCA CPT, pg. 531)

Question 39

Elevated blood pressure

Answer 39

≥130/85 mmHg. (NSCA CPT, pg. 531)

Question 40

Elevated fasting glucose

Answer 40

≥110 mg/dl (≥6.1 mmol/L). (NSCA CPT, pg. 531)