Chapter 7: Nutrition in the Personal Training Setting

Question 1

Licensing

Answer 1

Statutes include an explicitly defined scope of practice, and performance of the profession is illegal unless a license has been obtained from the state. (NSCA CPT, pg. 126)

Question 2

Statutory Certification

Answer 2

Limits use of particular titles to persons meeting predetermined requirements, while persons not certified can still practice the occupation or profession. (NSCA CPT, pg. 126)

Question 3

Registration

Answer 3

This is the least restrictive form of state regulation. As with certification, unregistered persons are permitted to practice the profession. Typically, exams are not given and enforcement of the registration requirement is minimal. (NSCA CPT, pg. 126)

Question 4

MyPlate

Answer 4

A visual depiction that displays the USDA’s recommended types and amounts of food to eat daily. (NSCA CPT, pg. 127)

Question 5

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

Answer 5

A measure of the calories required for maintaining normal metabolism. (NSCA CPT, pg. 129)

Question 6

Thermic Effect of Food

Answer 6

An increase in energy expenditure above resting metabolic rate, caused by the digestion and assimilation of food. (NSCA CPT, pg. 130)

Question 7

Ketosis

Answer 7

High levels of ketones in the bloodstream caused by incomplete breakdown of fatty acids. (NSCA CPT, pg. 131)

Question 8

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Answer 8

Current recommendations for the intake of vitamins and minerals; replaced the Recommended Dietary Allowances. (NSCA CPT, pg. 132)

Question 9

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Answer 9

The intake that meets the nutrient needs of almost all (97% to 98%) healthy individuals in a specific age and sex group. (NSCA CPT, pg. 132)

Question 10

Adequate Intake

Answer 10

A goal intake when sufficient scientific information is unavailable to estimate the RDA. (NSCA CPT, pg. 132)

Question 11

Estimated Average Requirement

Answer 11

The intake that meets the estimated nutrient need of half the individuals in a specific group. (NSCA CPT, pg. 132)

Question 12

Tolerable Upper Intake Level

Answer 12

The maximum intake that is unlikely to pose risks of adverse health effects in almost all healthy individuals in a group. (NSCA CPT, pg. 132)

Question 13

Food groups in MyPlate

Answer 13

Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Protein, Dairy (NSCA CPT, pg. 127)

Question 14

Goals for Americans on MyPlate

Answer 14

Balancing Calories, Increase certain foods, Reduce other foods. (NSCA CPT, pg. 127.

Question 15

Measure of Energy

Answer 15

Kilocalories (NSCA CPT, pg. 129)

Question 16

Macronutrients

Answer 16

Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats (NSCA CPT, pg. 130)

Question 17

Optimal amount of calories for weight gain

Answer 17

350 - 700 kcal over daily requirements. (NSCA CPT, pg. 136)

Question 18

Optimal caloric deficit for weight loss

Answer 18

500 - 1,000 kcal per day. (NSCA CPT, pg. 136)