Chapter 9 Flashcards
Which of the following hydration options would be most appropriate for exercise lasting over 90 minutes, or shorter-duration exercise in warm temperatures with heavy perspiration?
Sports drink or electrolyte tablets mixed with water
Which of the following best describes the role of micronutrients in the body?
They regulate various metabolic processes, including energy metabolism.
What are the three macronutrients?
Protein, carbohydrates, and lipids
What is credible nutrition information?
Nutrition information that is rooted in and supported by science
What best describes an essential amino acid?
An amino acid that must be obtained via diet, as it is not produced by the body
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4
You are working with a new client who recently started a low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss. However, she complains of being tired and lacking energy for her training sessions. What might be the reason for her low energy?
Inadequate carbohydrate intake
You read an article in a popular magazine explaining the weight-loss benefits of including a certain nutrient in your diet. What should you consider in deciding if this is credible nutrition information?
Is the information supported by research, and has it been reviewed by other qualified individuals?
You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet because she wants to avoid gaining weight. How might you respond, while staying within your scope of practice?
Some fats are essential and required in the diet for important physiological processes. Avoiding all fats might lead to deficiencies.
A client looking to add muscle and bulk over the next few months asks for advice on how to consume extra calories. Which of the following would be the most appropriate advice, while remaining within scope of practice?
Suggest she increase meal frequency and portion sizes at meals.
Which of the following would be the recommended source of hydration after 40 to 45 minutes of exercise with minimal perspiration?
Water
Which of the following nutrition professionals is nationally recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to provide clinical, community, food service, and nutrition education?
Registered dietitian nutritionist
Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a key role in energy metabolism?
B vitamins
What statement best describes the category of simple sugars?
Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by the body
A client asks you to provide her with a meal plan specifying how many calories and grams of protein, carbohydrates, and fat she should eat for weight loss. What is the best way to respond to her request to stay within scope of practice?
Explain that providing specific nutrient recommendations is outside your scope of practice, and then refer the client to a registered dietitian or licensed nutritionist for nutrition counseling.
Which of the following would be a credible source of nutrition information?
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
What is the best definition of complex carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates that are comprised of polysaccharides and that contain both fiber and starch
Which of the macronutrients has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?
Protein
Apart from energy intake and physical activity, which of the following factors also influence weight management?
Hormones and medications