Quizzes

Question 1

Is it ever okay for a sedentary person to eat a high protein diet?

Answer 1

Yes, there is usually no issue with a sedentary person consuming a diet high in protein up to 2.2 g/kg body weight.

Question 2

How do protein and amino acids influence body pH?

Answer 2

They act as buffers to maintain neutral pH.

Question 3

Which of the following may be the most optimal protein distribution pattern for a 70kg client with a goal to build muscle?

Answer 3

4 meals, each with 21g protein

Question 4

Is post-workout protein consumption more important for novice or experienced weightlifters?

Answer 4

Experienced

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.

Question 6

Can post-workout protein consumption increase muscle glycogen synthesis?

Answer 6

Yes, when consumed with carbohydrates.

Question 7

Which of the following is the best protocol for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass?

Answer 7

A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training

Question 8

Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an older, sedentary individual?

Answer 8

1.3 g/kg body weight

Question 9

For an individual engaged in light aerobic exercise 2-3 days per week, what would be the most optimal protein prescription?

Answer 9

1.4 g/kg body weight

Question 10

What are the essential amino acids?

Answer 10

Histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine

Question 11

What term is defined as the combined effect of both a carbohydrate’s glycemic index (GI) score and the amount of that carbohydrate consumed?

Answer 11

Glycemic Load

Question 12

During exercise, stored molecules of carbohydrates are broken down to glucose to serve as a fuel. What term defines the breakdown of stored glycogen?

Answer 12

Glycogenolysis

Question 13

What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.?

Answer 13

28 grams of fiber daily

Question 14

What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a medium GI food?

Answer 14

GI score between 56 and 69

Question 15

Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?

Answer 15

Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles

Question 16

Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures?

Answer 16

Amylose

Question 17

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from added sugar are recommended for men on a daily basis?

Answer 17

A limit of 150 calories

Question 18

How much glycogen can the adult liver store?

Answer 18

50 grams per Kg

Question 19

Which of the following combine to make maltose?

Answer 19

Glucose and glucose

Question 20

Which polysaccharide is digested fastest?

Answer 20

Amylopectin

Question 21

What factor can raise a food’s GI score?

Answer 21

Ingesting food in a liquid state

Question 22

Triglycerides are transported to adipose (fat) cells and go through beta-oxidation. What are the byproducts of beta-oxidation?

Answer 22

Glycerol and free fatty acids

Question 23

Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?

Answer 23

Liver and adipose tissue

Question 24

What is an example of saturated fat?

Answer 24

Palm oil

Question 25

What is the adequate intake (AI) for omega-3 fatty acid for men and women?

Answer 25

1.6 grams per day (men) and 1.1 grams per day (women)

Question 26

What is eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA)?

Answer 26

An omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of cold-water fish.

Question 27

A client visits a Nutrition Coach for the first time and tells the coach she is consuming 20% of her calories from dietary fat and 15% of her calories from saturated fat. What advice should the nutrition coach give the client?

Answer 27

Recommend the client decrease saturated fat to less than 10 - 11% of total calorie intake.

Question 28

What is a chylomicron?

Answer 28

A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells

Question 29

What is the role of lipoprotein lipase?

Answer 29

It is the enzyme that reassembles fatty acids into triglycerides.

Question 30

Triglycerides are transported to adipose (fat) cells and go through beta-oxidation. What are the byproducts of beta-oxidation?

Answer 30

Glycerol and free fatty acids

Question 31

What are ketone bodies?

Answer 31

They are a fuel source from fats produced in the liver.

Question 32

Which term best describes a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids which are insoluble in blood and water and which are the main lipid in food supply, providing energy as stored fat in the body?

Answer 32

Triglycerides

Question 33

What is eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA)?

Answer 33

An omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of cold-water fish.

Question 34

What is the adequate intake (AI) for omega-3 fatty acid for men and women?

Answer 34

1.6 grams per day (men) and 1.1 grams per day (women)

Question 35

A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response?

Answer 35

While there has been research linking MCT supplementation with weight loss, this should not replace dietary and lifestyle interventions.

Question 36

What is a good source of DHA?

Answer 36

Salmon