NCSF Certification Study Questions; A+ Guaranteed

1. Which of the following vitamins is a water-soluble antioxidant? a. Vitamin C b. Vitamin A c. Vitamin E d. Vitamin K correct answers A. Vitamin C 2. Based on nutritional guidelines, which would be an acceptable protein intake for a person who is physically active? a. 1.1 grams per kilogram of body weight b. 40% of total caloric intake c. 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight d. 1.0 gram per pound correct answers A. 1.1 gram per kilogram of body weight 3. Which is true regarding saturated fatty acids? a. They are typically liquid at room temperature b. Intake is correlated with reduced production of LDLs c. Intake is correlated with increased production of HDLs d. The recommended intake is 7-10% of dietary intake. correct answers D. The recommended intake is 7-10% of dietary intake. 4. A complete protein: a. contains less nitrogen b. contains vitamins and minerals c. is derived from most plant proteins d. contains all of the essential amino acids correct answers D. contains all of the essential amino acids 5. Glucose combines with water and is stored in the muscle and liver as _______________. a. glycogen b. myoglobin c. starch d. triglycerides correct answers A. glycogen 6. Intake of processed carbohydrates and other high glycemic foods may result in _________. a. rapid surges in blood glucose levels b. rapid surges in epinephrine c. accelerated uptake of insulin by the liver d. release of glucagon from the pancreas correct answers A. rapid surges in blood glucose levels 7. Which of the following water soluble-vitamins serve as coenzymes in aerobic energy production? a. Riboflavin b. Niacin