Practice Exam Flashcards
A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27 pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits
The first law of thermodynamics is also referred to as which of the following?
The law of conservation of energy
Does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans adjust RDAs according to a person‘s activity level?
No, they are only based on body size.
Is it ever okay for a sedentary person to eat a high protein diet?
Yes, there is usually no issue with a sedentary person consuming a diet high in protein up to 2.2 g/kg body weight.
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from added sugar are recommened for men on a daily basis?
A limit of 150 calories
Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an exercise bout. How does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell?
The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
What are the current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in the U.S.?
18 grams for men; 15 grams for women
What is a good source of alpha-linoleic acids (ALA)?
Walnuts
Choline is the primary molecule used to make what neurotransmitter?
Acetylcholine
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of iodine for adults (men and non-pregnant or lactating women > 18 years of age)?
150 ug/day
Which individual would be most likely to be at risk for exercise associated hyponatremia?
A runner completing a 4.5 hour marathon in cool weather.
Which range identifies the percentage of body mass that is comprised of water?
50-70%
Which of the following is the most important tool in becoming a better listener and communicator?
The ability to ask quality questions
What can help a client define the best version of themselves?
Values
If a supplement makes a claim about a nutrient (e.g. a vitamin, mineral, amino acid, or type of fat), what information must it provide on the Supplement Facts label?
The amount of the nutrient in a serving of the product
Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for fat at a meal for an average adult female who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day?
A gold ball
What is one useful strategy that clients can employ at holiday potlucks and family dinners to stay on track with healthy eating?
Offer to bring a healthy dish to share.
Scientists perform a study looking at the effects of caffeine on vertical jump performance. On one day, they give all the subjects caffeine followed by vertical jump tests. Two weeks later, they give all the subjects a placebo followed by the same vertical jump tests. Which term best describes this study design?
Crossover
Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their dairy intake. They then compare cancer rates between people with high intakes and low intakes. What type of study is this?
Observational
Changing seasons have which of the following?
A significant impact on food choices
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)
To meet body composition goals, is it prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat intake?
No, it is inadvisable to over consume other nutrients to meet protein needs
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.?
25 grams of fiber daily
Which sweetener is not considered a mono- or disaccharide and is extracted from chicory root?
Inulin
Which of the following combine to make maltose?
Glucose and glucose
What is defined as fatty acids containing between 6-12 carbons and found naturally in coconut and palm oils?
Medium-chain triglycerides
What is the normal range of calcium in the blood?
8.4-9.5 mg/dL
Pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine are all molecules of which vitamin?
Vitamin B6
What percent of children under the age of 5 have vitamin A deficiency worldwide?
0.33
A client has repeatedly exhibited a pre-exercise USG range between 1.014 and 1.018. How would a Nutrition Coach interpret this finding?
The client is doing a great job of meeting recovery fluid intake needs.
What are the most abundant sources of endogenous energy in the body?
Fatty Acids
Which of the following represents the importance of mirroring as a nonverbal communication technique?
Allows coach to pick up on cultural differences
„I want to run for 30-minutes, four times a week,“ is an example of which kind of goal?
Objective goal
The recommended average daily intake level when an RDA value cannot be determined is known as which of the following?
Adequate Intake (AI)
A client asks if the Serving Size on a Nutrition Facts label is the recommended amount of the food that she should eat. How would a Nutrition Coach answer her?
The Serving Size is a reference amount based on the amount of food that individuals are typically thought to eat at one sitting.
Which of the following is produced in the greatest quantity during fructose metabolism?
Glucose
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content presented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
Based on prior experience
Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid lowering medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in heart disease. Which term best describes the concept that LDL plays a causal role in heart disease?
Theory
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly, sedentary individual?
1.3 g/kg body weight
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH?
They act as buffers to maintain neutral pH.
How much glycogen can the adult liver store?
50 grams per Kg
Which of the following compounds can passively cross a cell membrane?
Water
How much glucose does the brain consume?
20% of glucose derived energy
A long-term client has recently revealed that she doesn‘t always feel in control when she‘s eating alone at home; what is the proper course of action to take?
Recommend that she reach out to a medical professional as this is out of the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach
Which of the following are nonverbal cues that can influence the quality of communication?
Clutter, air temperature, and noise
A client is not sure that they can reduce their intake of snacks at work, but their Nutrition Coach reminds them that they felt the same way when they thought they could not reduce their alcohol intake. The coach is using which of the following to increase this client‘s self-efficacy for the specific task of reducing snacks?
Verbal persuasion
What type of goal cannot result in a failure to be reached?
Do your best goal
What is the second important step that clients should consider in preparation for meal prep?
Budgeting and scheduling time for meal prep
What does batch prep mean?
Preparing ingredients used in multiple recipes at the same time
According to research, how much daily protein intake will maximize the muscle gain that occurs in response to resistance training?
1.6 g/kg
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is best described as which of the following?
Food sensitivity
Modest deficits, flexible dieting approaches, and avoiding dichotomous thinking around food and diets all represent which technique for improving adherence?
Managing feelings of deprivation
Based on the most recent evidence, what is the upper range of protein intake that maximizes muscle growth?
1.6 - 2.2 g/kg/day
