Nutrition Review Test 6 Flashcards
(100 cards)
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
a. Nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions
b. Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
c. Nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
d. Nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
b. Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. What is the best course of action?
a. Refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
b. Refer her to a Registered Dietitian.
c. Tell her that regular use of laxatives are bad for her digestive tract.
d. Tell her to eat more fiber as that will help.
a. Refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
a. Issues with consistent weight loss
b. Clients who wants to go vegan
c. Clients considering training for a half-Ironman
d. Clients who wants advice on supplements
a. Issues with consistent weight loss
A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. She has been reading many books about natural health and is interested in taking herbal supplements that will help prevent cancer. What is the best course of action?
a. Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician.
b. Tell her to follow the guidelines of the books she read.
c. Tell her to save her money and stay away from herbal remedies.
d. Visit a health food store together.
a. Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician.
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
a. Occasional constipation
b. Self-proclaimed “sugar addict”
c. Stress-eating from recent divorce
d. Daily panic attacks
d. Daily panic attacks
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. Body weight
c. Length of study (3 months)
d. Subjects
a. Diet type
Which of the following represents the lowest level of evidence?
a. Non-peer reviewed media
b. Randomized controlled trials
c. Peer reviewed editorials and expert opinion
d. Observational research
a. Non-peer reviewed media
Which term describes a variable in an experiment for which a scientist takes no steps to account for?
a. Uncontrolled variable
b. Dependent variable
c. Validity
d. Independent variable
a. Uncontrolled variable
Scientists perform a diet study in which they assign half the people to a continuous dieting group and the other half to an intermittent fasting group. Which term best describes this study design?
a. Parallel
b. Factorial
c. Observational
d. Crossover
a. Parallel
What is the leading contributor to preventable death?
a. Breast cancer
b. Heart disease
c. Obesity
d. Diabetes
b. Heart disease
The best approach to eating for a population’s diversity and differences includes which of the following?
a. A one-size fits all plan
b. Rigid and inflexible dietary guidelines
c. A flexible approach
d. Ketogenic or Paleolithic diets
c. A flexible approach
Which of the following is a primary contributor to preventable death?
a. Obesity
b. Smoking
c. Drinking
d. Suicide
b. Smoking
Which physiological change occurs with aging?
a. Greater physical activity
b. Slower metabolism
c. Higher hormonal response
d. Faster metabolism
b. Slower metabolism
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal?
a. 1 ml O2 / Kg / min
b. 1 RMR equivalent of energy
c. 3.5 ml O2 / Kg / min
d. 10 ml O2 / Kg / min
c. 3.5 ml O2 / Kg / min
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and processing of food?
a. Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
b. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
c. Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
d. Thermic effect of activity (TEA)
c. Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
The basic energy need of an average human being is approximately how many Calories?
a. 3000
b. 2500
c. 2000
d. 1500
c. 2000
What percent of daily energy expenditure is accounted for by the process of consuming food?
a. 0.05
b. 0.25
c. 0.1
d. 0.5
c. 0.1
Is post-workout protein consumption more important for novice or experienced weightlifters?
a. Experienced
b. Post-workout protein is important for both novice and experienced weightlifters.
c. Post-workout protein is not important for experienced or novice weightlifters.
d. Novice
a. Experienced
Which of the following is the best protocol for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass?
a. A high-calorie, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
b. A calorie-restricted, low-protein (0.4-0.8 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
c. A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
d. A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & cardiovascular training
c. A calorie-restricted, high-protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg body weight) diet & resistance training
What are enzymes?
a. Protein-based structures which act as neurotransmitters
b. Protein-based structures which transport other compounds between cells
c. Protein-based structures which primarily eliminate pathogens
d. Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reactions
d. Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reactions
What is dehydration synthesis?
a. Removal of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from 2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together
b. Muscle protein synthesis occurring during a dehydrated state
c. When proteins help to regulate fluid balance by drawing water out of tissues into the blood stream
d. Consuming protein without a beverage
a. Removal of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from 2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together
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?
a. Yes, if the goal is to gain weight. No, if the goal is weight maintenance or loss.
b. Yes, because protein is the most important of the macronutrients.
c. Yes, as long as it is not coming from saturated fat.
d. No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.
d. No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.
The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in the small intestine. What compound neutralizes this chyme?
a. Potassium citrate
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Pepsinogen
d. Chymotrypsin
b. Sodium bicarbonate
Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?
a. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by accelerating atherosclerosis
b. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles
c. Protection against diabetes because it facilitates blood sugar spikes
d. Decreased absorption of foods because it speeds movement through the small intestine
b. Reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles