Nutrition

Question 0

Benefits of nutrition (5)

Answer 0

Hasten the results of exercise

Improve health and athletic performance

Decrease risk of disease and illness

Increase energy levels

Alter body composition

Question 1

Nutrition

Answer 1

The sum if the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and uses food substances

Question 2

% of US adults that will be overweight or obese by 2015

Answer 2

75%

Question 3

Personal Trainers Cannot

Answer 3

Prescribe, suggest or endorse any diet or other branded products/practices

Question 4

Personal Trainers Can (2)

Answer 4

Educate the client so they can make their own decision

Refer clients to a professional

Question 5

Three main sources of information

Answer 5

Peer reviewed published literature

General circulation published literature

Unpublished literature

Question 6

Macronutrients

Answer 6

(Large)

Carbohydrates
Lipids (fat)
Protein
Water

Question 7

Micronutrients

Answer 7

(Small)

Vitamins

Minerals

Question 8

Risks of starvation diets (6)

Answer 8

Increased malnutrition

Poor energy

A behavioral pendulum

Fatigue, constipation, nausea, or diarrhea

Gallstone formation

Increased body fat

Question 9

Alternating body composition

Fat loss: (6)

Answer 9

Make small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical activity

Distribute protein, carbs, and fat throughout the day at each meal

Choose whole grains and fresh vegetables over refined grains and simple sugars.

Avoid empty calories and highly processed foods

Drink 9-13 cups of water per day

Weigh and measure foods for at least one week

Question 10

Alternating body composition

Lean body mass gain: (3)

Answer 10

Consume 4-6 meals per day

Spread protein intake throughout the day

Consume meal or drink of protein and carbs within 90 minutes after exercise

Remember the importance of carbs and fat in a balanced diet.