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Nutrition Certification Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nutrition

A comprehensive collection of questions and answers covering various aspects of nutrition. it's valuable for students preparing for nutrition certification exams or those seeking to deepen their understanding of key nutritional concepts. The questions cover topics such as dietary recommendations, macronutrient balance, health risks associated with specific diets, and the impact of various dietary factors on health outcomes. the detailed answers provide valuable insights into the rationale behind the correct responses.

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With 400+ Questions and Answers
1.
A high-protein diet can be potentially be harmful to people within which
of the following groups?
A.
those
with
a
kidney
disorder
B.
those with type 2 diabetes
C.
those
with
high
cholesterol
D.
those with celiac disease
Ans>> A
2. What is the recommended total daily fat intake on a low-fat diet (LFD) ?
A.
20 to 35% of total calories
B.
< 5% of total calories
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1. A high-protein diet can be potentially be harmful to people within which of the following groups?

A. those with a kidney disorder B. those with type 2 diabetes C. those with high cholesterol D. those with celiac disease Ans>> A

2. What is the recommended total daily fat intake on a low-fat diet (LFD)?

A. 20 to 35% of total calories B. < 5% of total calories

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C. 10 to 15% of total calories D. > 40% of total calories Ans>> A

C. those with high cholesterol D. those with celiac Ans>> A

6. What does my plate recommend to eat less of?

A. saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars B. omega-3 and omega- 6 fatty acids C. genetically modified organism D. carbs, gluten, and cholesterol Ans>> A

7. Which diet has the strongest and most extensive amount of peer-re- viewed literature

supporting its benefit for long-term health? A. mediterranean diet B. paleo diet C. ketogenic diet D. 5 Ans>> 2 diet;A

8. Nonnutritive sweeteners may be associated with weight gain because of what psychological

phenomenon? A. brain activation patterns

B. glycemic control C. taste preferences D. satiety signaling Ans>> A

9. The average dose of fructose used during controlled trials was greater than the intake of what

percentile of Americans? A. 95% B. 30% C. 50% D. 75% Ans>> A

10. What is the primary difference between conventional and organic agricul- ture?

A. pesticide use B. land use C. type of crop D. cost of production Ans>> A

11. Increased translocation of microbial products through the intestinal

bar- rier. and immune response toward lipopolysaccharides, and

Ans>> A

14. Organic meat and milk, compared to conventional, contains

significantly greater concentrations of what nutrient? A. omega-3 fatty acids B. protein C. saturated fatty acids D. monounsaturated fatty acids Ans>> A

15. The link between nonnutritive sweeteners and obesity in observational research can

be explained by which of the following? A. reverse causality B. direct causality C. publication bias D. statistical manipulation Ans>> A

16. What item represents a reason for poor long-term weight maintenance

statistics? A. increased availability of high carbohydrate foods B. lack of discipline

Ans>> A

19. A client tells their nutritional coach that co-workers bring doughnuts to work every

morning. Which psychological barrier to adherence does this

represent? A. situational barrier B. stress-related eating C. confusion D. perception of choice Ans>> A

20. Setting a "Red-light number" in terms of weight regain as a trigger for action can be useful

for maintaining long-term weight loss. This is best cate- gorized under which maintenance- associated factor? A. self-monitoring B. self-efficacy C. coping capacity D. overcoming situational barriers Ans>> A

21. A client tracks food intake online and tracks body weight daily. What adherence

promotion factor does this behavior fall under? A. self-monitoring B. self-regulation C. education

C. 0.5 to 0.75 g/kg/day D. 1.5 g/kg/day Ans>> A

25. What are the guidelines for carbohydrate intake for strength or power athletes?

A. 5 to 6 6 g/kg/day B. 1 to 2 g/kg/day C. 3 to 4 g/kg/day D. about 12 g/kg/day Ans>> A

26. What rate of body weight gain per month is considered a realistic rate of weight gain for

advanced trainees looking to increase lean body mass? A. 0.25 to 0.5% B. 1 to 2.5% C. 2.5 to 5% D. 5 to 7.5% Ans>> A

27. What activity factor adjustment should be made for people who engage in a moderate

level of physical activity?

A. 1.

B. 1.

C. 1.

D. 1.

Ans>> A

28. Which of the following accounts for the smallest percentage of total daily energy

expenditure? A. thermic effect of food B. non-exercise activity thermogenesis C. resting metabolic rate D. exercise activity Ans>> A

29. What is an appropriate range of carbohydrates for general population and athletes

who partake in low volume training mostly skill-based training? A. 3 to 5 g/kg/day B. 1 to 1.5 g/kg/day C. 2 to 3 g/kg/day

A. 1

B. 2

C. 5

D. 3

Ans>> B

31. Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high carbohydrate group and then look at

changes in body weight over 3 months. Which item represents the independent variable in this study? A. diet type B. length of study C. subjects D. body weight Ans>> A

32. Which statement best describes science?

A. it is the use of anecdotes to explain observations

B. it is the collection of ideas that are not subject to falsification

C. it is the process of collecting data that confirms a hypothesis while discard- ing data that

refutes it

D. it is the use of evidence to construct explanations and predictions of

natural phenomena Ans>> D

33. Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly

, sedentary individual? A. 0.6 g/kg body weight B. 0.8 g/kg body weight C. 1.6 g/kg body weight D. 1.3 g/kg body weight Ans>> D

34. How much glycogen can the adult liver store?

A. 25 grams per kg B. 50 grams per kg C. 15 grams per kg D. 100 grams per kg Ans>> B

35. What factor can raise a foods GI score?

A. ingesting food in a liquid state B. the presence of fat in the food

A. a phospholipid B. an enzyme C. a micelle D. an emulsifier Ans>> D

39. How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 1

Ans>> B

40. In which of the following key processes is chromium involved?

A. insulin signaling B. blood pressure C. heart rate D. nerve conduction Ans>> A

41. What is the common name for vitamin B3?

A. folate