Chapter 2: Nutrition Concepts

Question 1

What are the six essential nutrients to function in maintaining health?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Question 2

Personal trainers are certified to provide:
A) diet analysis
B) diet modification
C) ergogenic supplementation prescriptions
D) general nutrition advice

Answer 2

D) general nutrition advice

Question 3

Which of the following is not a macronutrient?
A) carbohydrates 
B) vitamin A
C) protein
D) fat

Answer 3

B) vitamin A

Question 4

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?
A) bread
B) pasta
C) honey
D) vegetables

Answer 4

C) honey

Question 5

The average Canadian drinks how many litres of pop a year?

Answer 5

100 L

Question 6

What is the required intake of fibre for women?

Answer 6

25 g

Question 7

The higher the intensity of exercise, the greater reliance on:

Answer 7

Carbohydrates

Question 8

Carbohydrates yield how many calories per gram?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

Which type of fat represents 95% of the fat we consume?

Answer 9

Triglycerides

Question 10

Fat yields how many calories per gram?

Answer 10

Nine

Question 11

Which fat source should not be included in a healthy diet?
A) avocado
B) salmon
C) hydrogenated palm oil
D) almonds

Answer 11

C) hydrogenated palm oil

Question 12

Which of the following is not a function of fat?
A) hormone production
B) energy
C) source of vitamin D
D) taste enhancement

Answer 12

C) source of vitamin D

Question 13

Which of the following is not a function of protein?
A) primary source of energy
B) muscle tissue building
C) hormone production
D) enzyme creation

Answer 13

C) hormone production

Question 14

Which recommendation will not maximize your dietary vitamin intake?
A) eat a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables
B) eat fresh fruits and vegetables as much as possible, especially those in season
C) eat a variety of processed foods
D)don’t over cook the vegetables; keep them a little crunchy

Answer 14

C) eat a variety of processed foods

Question 15

Which function does iodine perform?

Answer 15

Regulates metabolism

Question 16

Which of the following is not a function of water?
A) digestion and metabolism
B) assisting with chemical reactions
C) lubricating joints
D) none of the above

Answer 16

D) none of the above