ISSA PERSONAL TRAINING FINAL EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED
Which type of carbohydrate is broken down and converted to energy in the body
the quickest? - Correct Answer -simple carbohydrates
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? - Correct
Answer -Starchy vegetables
Which type of fats have been found to increase an individual's risk for coronary
heart disease when consumed in excess? - Correct Answer -trans fat
Which of the following foods has the highest number of grams of fat per 100
grams of food? - Correct Answer -vegetable oil
Approximately what percentage of the average adult's total body weight is water?
- Correct Answer -60%
,Which of the following is the recommended portion size for a serving of protein
for a mal? - Correct Answer -two palms
Which of the following is the recommended potion size for a serving of fats for a
female? - Correct Answer -one thumb
What are nutritional limiting factors? - Correct Answer -The nutritional choices a
client makes that keep them from making progress or seeing results
Which of the following is an example of a performance supplement? - Correct
Answer -Creatine monohydrate
Which of the following animal-based protein sources has the highest
bioavailability in the human body? - Correct Answer -whey protein isolate
Which of the following is a good source of vitamin C? - Correct Answer -brussel
sprouts
,Which of the following is a food source of the mineral calcium? - Correct Answer -
dairy
Which of the following is a function of sodium in the body? - Correct Answer -fluid
balance
According to the World Health Organization, what is one of the most common
nutrient deficiencies worldwide? - Correct Answer -Iron deficiency
Which of the following is a food source of Vitamin E? - Correct Answer -peanuts
Where in the digestive tract are amino acids absorbed? - Correct Answer -small
intestine
When selecting a multivitamin, what information should be considered? - Correct
Answer -sex and age
In a normal, healthy adult, what percentage of food consumed is absorbed in the
GI tract? - Correct Answer -95%
, What minimum consistent blood pressure reading is associated with the condition
of hypertension? - Correct Answer -140/90 mm Hg
What chronic disease what the DASH diet created to combat? - Correct Answer -
High blood pressure
What is the role of insulin in the human body? - Correct Answer -insulin binds to
target cells and promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood
What condition is characterized as a degenerative joint disease caused by wear
and tear on the joints? - Correct Answer -Osteoarthritis (OA)
Which of the following exercises are recommended for a client with arthritis? -
Correct Answer -Cycling, swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking
What is the definition of the heart condition of cardiomyopathy? - Correct Answer
-the enlargement and stiffening of the heart
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED
Which type of carbohydrate is broken down and converted to energy in the body
the quickest? - Correct Answer -simple carbohydrates
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? - Correct
Answer -Starchy vegetables
Which type of fats have been found to increase an individual's risk for coronary
heart disease when consumed in excess? - Correct Answer -trans fat
Which of the following foods has the highest number of grams of fat per 100
grams of food? - Correct Answer -vegetable oil
Approximately what percentage of the average adult's total body weight is water?
- Correct Answer -60%
,Which of the following is the recommended portion size for a serving of protein
for a mal? - Correct Answer -two palms
Which of the following is the recommended potion size for a serving of fats for a
female? - Correct Answer -one thumb
What are nutritional limiting factors? - Correct Answer -The nutritional choices a
client makes that keep them from making progress or seeing results
Which of the following is an example of a performance supplement? - Correct
Answer -Creatine monohydrate
Which of the following animal-based protein sources has the highest
bioavailability in the human body? - Correct Answer -whey protein isolate
Which of the following is a good source of vitamin C? - Correct Answer -brussel
sprouts
,Which of the following is a food source of the mineral calcium? - Correct Answer -
dairy
Which of the following is a function of sodium in the body? - Correct Answer -fluid
balance
According to the World Health Organization, what is one of the most common
nutrient deficiencies worldwide? - Correct Answer -Iron deficiency
Which of the following is a food source of Vitamin E? - Correct Answer -peanuts
Where in the digestive tract are amino acids absorbed? - Correct Answer -small
intestine
When selecting a multivitamin, what information should be considered? - Correct
Answer -sex and age
In a normal, healthy adult, what percentage of food consumed is absorbed in the
GI tract? - Correct Answer -95%
, What minimum consistent blood pressure reading is associated with the condition
of hypertension? - Correct Answer -140/90 mm Hg
What chronic disease what the DASH diet created to combat? - Correct Answer -
High blood pressure
What is the role of insulin in the human body? - Correct Answer -insulin binds to
target cells and promotes the uptake of glucose from the blood
What condition is characterized as a degenerative joint disease caused by wear
and tear on the joints? - Correct Answer -Osteoarthritis (OA)
Which of the following exercises are recommended for a client with arthritis? -
Correct Answer -Cycling, swimming, group exercise class, and brisk walking
What is the definition of the heart condition of cardiomyopathy? - Correct Answer
-the enlargement and stiffening of the heart
