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- Common assessments performed by a nutrition coach include height, weight, body composition, and what other test? A. blood pressure B. anthropometric measurements C. hydrostatic weighing D. SCOFF test Ans>> B
- 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? A. congratulate her for a job well done
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B. informally question her about common eating disorder traits/ habits C. add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake D. suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week Ans>> B
- Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum? A. the health status of a client from sickness to wellness B. the many disciplines that make up the healthcare system C. the number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare system D. the type of alternative health practices that are legitimately recognized Ans>> B
- To ensure the client is retaining any shared info, it is important that the content presented is perceived to be important and what other quality? A. based on prior experience B. easy to understand C. delivered slowly D. reviewed several times Ans>> B
A. repeatable B. empirical C. falsifiable D. reliable Ans>> B
- " I tried this diet and lost 30 pounds." What type of evidence is this? A. observational research B. anecdote C. randomized controlled trial D. expert opinion Ans>> B
- Which of the following is an example of descriptive research? A. cohort study B. survey C. randomized controlled trial D. meta-analysis Ans>> B
- Communicable diseases are which of the following? A. passed from person to person B. caused by smoking and unhealthy lifestyle habits C. genetic and inherited from birth D. due to poor nutrition choices Ans>> A
- Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of the following? A. palliative diseases B. infectious diseases C. genetic diseases D. chronic diseases Ans>> D
- The first law of thermodynamics is also referred to as which of the follow- ing? A. the law of facilitation of energy B. the law of estimation of energy C. the law of conservation of energy D. the law of probability of energy
C. three D. one Ans>> C
- Which hormone is referred to as the hunger hormone because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake, and promotes fat storage? A. ghrelin B. cholecystokinin C. NPY neuropeptide Y D. leptin Ans>> A
- Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and processing of food? A. resting metabolic rate B. thermic effect of activity C. thermic effect of feeding D. non-exercise activity thermogenesis Ans>> C
- Between 1970 and 2000, global food consumption per person has risen by how much?
A. 400
B. 1000
C. 150
D. 2000
Ans>> A
- Which principle describes how all energy taken into the body is accounted for; energy is either utilized directly, stored, or transferred to kinetic energy or heat? A. the third law of thermodynamics B. the fourth law of thermodynamics C. the first law of thermodynamics D. the second law of thermodynamics Ans>> C
- What are shorter sleep cycles associated with? A. atrophy B. weight gain C. protein synthesis D. weight loss Ans>> B
- What is the main protein involved in regulating fluid balance? A. albumin
A. yes, when consumed with carbs B. yes, it enhances glycogen synthesis on its own C. no, it never enhances glycogen synthesis D. no, eating fats with carbs help recover glycogen the best after a workout Ans>> A
- What are the essential amino acids? A. histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, leaucine, isoleucine, valine B. histidine, lysine, methionine, proline, tyrosine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine C. histidine. lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, serine D. histidine, lysine, methionine, proline, aspartic acid, carnosine, leucine, isoleucine, valine Ans>> A
- Ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used to produce ATP. A. acetyl-CoA and acetoacetate B. glucose and fructose C. acetyl-CoA
D. acetyl-CoA and pyruvate Ans>> A
- How many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides? A. 3-10 sugar units B. 5-12 sugar units C. 10-15 sugar units D. 12-18 sugar units Ans>> A
- What glycemic score ranks a carb food as a medium GI food? A. GI score between 56 and 69 B. GI score between 40 and 50 C. GI score between 70 and 80 D. GI score between 25 and 39 Ans>> A
- What are the current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in the U.S? A. 18 grams for men; 15 grams for women B. 8 grams for men; 5 grams for women C. 12 grams for men; 10 grams for women D. 25 grams for men; 19 grams for women Ans>> A
C. 25 grams per Kg D. 100 grams per Kg Ans>> A
- Which polysaccharide is digested fastest? A. amylopectin B. amylose C. insoluble fiber D. soluble fiber Ans>> A
- What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for the women in the U.S? A. 28 grams of fiber daily B. 30 grams of fiber daily C. 20 grams of fiber daily D. 15 grams of fiber daily Ans>> A
- What is the current RDA for carb for adults? A. 130 grams B. 75 grams C. 200 grams D. 45 grams
Ans>> A
- The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in the small intestine. What compound neutralizes this chyme? A. sodium bicarbonate B. chymotrypsin C. pepsinogen D. potassium citrate Ans>> A
- Which sweetener is not considered a mono-or-disaccharide and is extract- ed from chicory root? A. inulin B. dextrose C. high-fructose corn syrup D. lactose Ans>> A
- Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality? a. in the manager office b. with the client c. in an electronic version only
b. based on prior experience c. easy to understand d. reviewed several times Ans>> b
- Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum? a. the health status of a client from sickness to wellness b. the many disciplines that make up the healthcare system c. the number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare system d. the type of alternative health practices that are legitimately recognized Ans>> b
- With which client would it be most appropriate for the nutrition coach to work? a. alcoholic b. pre-diabetic c. overweight d. post-heart attack Ans>> c
- Common assessments performed by the nutrition coach include height, weight, body comp, and what other test? a. hydrostatic weighing b. blood pressure
c. anthropometric measurements d. SCOFF test Ans>> c
- Which of the following represents the lowest level of evidence? a. non-peer reviewed media b. randomized controlled trials c. observational research d. peer reviewed editorials and expert opinion Ans>> a
- Scientists find that a protein supplement increases lean mass in the elder- ly. However, they caution that the results may not apply to other people, like younger people. What term best describes what this is? a. test-retest reliability b. external validity c. selection bias d. reliability Ans>> b
- What kind of condition is health? a. dynamic b. static c. inert
or heat? a. the second law of thermodynamics b. the third law of thermodynamics c. the fourth law of thermodynamics d. the first law of thermodynamics Ans>> d
- What is the end-result of inadequate rest? a. reduced TEA b. increased TEF c. increased RMR d. reduced RMR Ans>> d
- Which organ produces and releases both insulin and glucagon? a. thyroid b. kidney c. liver d. pancreas Ans>> d
- Worldwide, activity levels are doing which of the following? a. increasing b. remaining undocumented
c. staying the same d. declining Ans>> d
- For an individual engaged in light aerobic exercise 2-3 days per week, what would be the most optimal protein prescription? a. 0.8 g/kg body weight b. 2.0 g/kg body weight c. 3.0 g/kg weight d. 1.4 g/kg body weight Ans>> d
- Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly, sedentary person? a. 1.3 g/kg b. 1.6 g.kg c. 0.6 g/kg d. 0.8 g/kg Ans>> a
- Which complex carb chain contains straight-chain structures? a. insoluble fiber b. soluble fiber c. amylopectin
