NASM- CNC Final Exam | 84 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified | 2024

Scientists perform a study comparing 1000 women with breast cancer to 1000 women without breast cancer. They gather information on the women's diets and look to see if the women diagnosed with breast cancer had more fat in their diet compared to the women who did not get cancer. Which term best describes this study? Case-control study Which principle describes how all energy taken into the body is accounted for; energy is either utilized directly, stored, or transformed to kinetic energy or heat? the first law of thermodynamics A new client with goals to lose a little body fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their current eating pattern as normal, consisting of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a snack or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them meet their goals? No changes to meal frequency should be recommended Does the dietary guidelines for Americans adjust RDAs according to a person's activity level? No, they are only based on body size Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly, sedentary individual? 1.3g/kg body weight 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? No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs