Nutrition Flashcards
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has been getting worse, what is the most appropriate recommendation?
Refer her to a chiropractor.
During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the best course of action?
Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of the following would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight client?.
Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height, weight, body composition, and what other test?
Anthropometric measurements
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
Overweight
Which term refers to a hypothesis or set of hypotheses for which a large body of high quality evidence has been accumulated?
Theory
A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, independent of its calorie content. If that proposal is true, then that would mean that high sugar diets should increase fat gain independent of their calorie content. What term describes this potential consequence?
Prediction
Which term encompasses the weight of the scientific evidence, field observations, and individual client needs?
Evidence-based practice
Which statement best describes science?
It is the use of evidence to construct explanations and predictions of natural phenomena.
Which of the following best describes chronic diseases?
They are of long duration.
Non-communicable diseases are which of the following?
The first leading cause of death
Which of the following best defines wellness?
The overall quality of health one is experiencing, especially as an actively sought lifestyle that leads to optimal health and well-being
Which of the following is a primary contributor to preventable death?
Smoking
Which organ produces and releases both insulin and glucagon?
Pancreas
A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids is referred to as which of the following?
Gluconeogensis
What is the end-result of inadequate rest?
Reduced RMR
Energy expended during walking at work, typing, walking to and from meetings, and fidgeting is referred to as which of the following?
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
In what form are proteins primarily absorbed?
Single amino acids
What is an adverse effect of a high protein diet?
Kidney issues in those with pre-existing conditions
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH?
They act as buffers to maintain neutral pH.
In general, what sources are complete proteins?
Animal-based products
What is the primary reason that plant proteins tend to make it more difficult to gain muscle compared to animal proteins?
Plant proteins do not have as many essential amino acids.
What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a low GI food?
GI score under 55
What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a high GI food?
GI score over 69
What term is defined as the combined effect of both a carbohydrate’s glycemic index (GI) score and the amount of that carbohydrate consumed?
Glycemic load
Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?
Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles
Which sweetener is not considered a mono- or disaccharide and is extracted from chicory root?
Inulin
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
Liver and adipose tissue
What is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Canola oil
What is the age group that should avoid consuming reduced fat milks?
Children under the age of 2 years
What are both chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins responsible for transporting in the bloodstream?
Triglycerides
What is true of Bulletproof® coffee?
It can increase daily caloric intake up to 1,000 calories.
Why are females more susceptible to the effects of alcohol?
They have less body water than males, so alcohol is more concentrated in the tissues it enters.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, how many standard drinks per day are recommended for females to ensure that alcohol consumption is moderate?
One
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues?
Acetate
A new client who likes to consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis. His primary goal is weight loss. In the first instance, what should the Nutrition Coach advise him in regards to his energy intake?
Reduce energy intake by limiting alcohol consumption.
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of iodine for adults (men and non-pregnant or lactating women > 18 years of age)?
150 μg/day
What elemental metal is present in vitamin B12?
Cobalt
What is the maximal recommended daily intake of mercury?
2 µg/kg
In what process does selenium play a critical role?
Antioxidant system