NSCA-CPT Final Review Questions And
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Skeletal system adaptations to chronic aerobic endurance training? Possible increase of BMD
Acute effects of aerobic exercise on BP? Decreased BP post-exercise
Chronic effects of aerobic exercise on systolic/diastolic BP (for normotensive and hypertensive trainees)?
Normotensive: 3/2 decrease
Hypertensive: 7/6 decrease
Three major metabolic adaptations to chronic aerobic endurance training? 1) Increased reliance on
fat for energy
2) Increased lactate threshold
3) Increased VO2max (10-30%+)
Why does connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, cartilage) take longer to adapt to training? CT has
few living cells and poor blood supply
What primarily leads to aerobic endurance overtraining? Too much volume
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How quickly does aerobic detraining occur? As soon as two weeks after stopping training
When should trainers refer clients to a nutrition professional? When a problem is beyond trainer's
competency
When clients have nutritionally affected diseases
What is medical nutrition therapy and under whose scope of practice does it fall? Nutrition info for
those with nutritionally affected diseases
Under licensed nutritionists, dietitians, and registered dietitians
What is included in a complete dietary assessment? (4 things) Anthropometric data
Biochemical data
Clinical exam
Dietary intake data
Methods for gathering dietary intake data? Diet recall
Diet history
Diet Record
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What is the diet recall method? Reporting the last 24 hour's diet from memory
What is the diet history method? Collecting data on eating schedule and habits, likes, dislikes, and
medical and weight history
What is the diet record method? Recording intake for 3 days
RMR contribution to total energy requirements? 60-75%
Thermic effect of food contribution to total energy requirements? 7-10%
How much can RMR vary between individuals when all else is equal? 20%
How can energy requirements be estimated? Measure caloric intake when weight is stable
Mathematical equations
RDA for protein for healthy, sedentary adults? 0.8g/kg for both men and women
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What is the World Health Organization's safe intake protein level? 0.83g/kg BW
Who do RDA and safe intake levels apply to? Healthy, sedentary adults
Pros/cons of computerized diet analysis? Pros; Info on vitamins/minerals in diet
Cons: Not all food data is available, software can be complex and require training, analysis may be slow
What is a kcal? Amount of energy equal to heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water
1˚C
3 Major components of total energy expenditure? 1) BMR
2) Physical activity
3) Thermic effect of food
Protein recommended for athletes? 1.2 to 2.0 g/kg BW per day
What may be excessive protein intake for those with impaired renal function, low calcium intake, or
restricted fluid intake? 4 g/kg BW per day
Answers
Skeletal system adaptations to chronic aerobic endurance training? Possible increase of BMD
Acute effects of aerobic exercise on BP? Decreased BP post-exercise
Chronic effects of aerobic exercise on systolic/diastolic BP (for normotensive and hypertensive trainees)?
Normotensive: 3/2 decrease
Hypertensive: 7/6 decrease
Three major metabolic adaptations to chronic aerobic endurance training? 1) Increased reliance on
fat for energy
2) Increased lactate threshold
3) Increased VO2max (10-30%+)
Why does connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, cartilage) take longer to adapt to training? CT has
few living cells and poor blood supply
What primarily leads to aerobic endurance overtraining? Too much volume
, NSCA-CPT Final Review Questions And
Answers
How quickly does aerobic detraining occur? As soon as two weeks after stopping training
When should trainers refer clients to a nutrition professional? When a problem is beyond trainer's
competency
When clients have nutritionally affected diseases
What is medical nutrition therapy and under whose scope of practice does it fall? Nutrition info for
those with nutritionally affected diseases
Under licensed nutritionists, dietitians, and registered dietitians
What is included in a complete dietary assessment? (4 things) Anthropometric data
Biochemical data
Clinical exam
Dietary intake data
Methods for gathering dietary intake data? Diet recall
Diet history
Diet Record
, NSCA-CPT Final Review Questions And
Answers
What is the diet recall method? Reporting the last 24 hour's diet from memory
What is the diet history method? Collecting data on eating schedule and habits, likes, dislikes, and
medical and weight history
What is the diet record method? Recording intake for 3 days
RMR contribution to total energy requirements? 60-75%
Thermic effect of food contribution to total energy requirements? 7-10%
How much can RMR vary between individuals when all else is equal? 20%
How can energy requirements be estimated? Measure caloric intake when weight is stable
Mathematical equations
RDA for protein for healthy, sedentary adults? 0.8g/kg for both men and women
, NSCA-CPT Final Review Questions And
Answers
What is the World Health Organization's safe intake protein level? 0.83g/kg BW
Who do RDA and safe intake levels apply to? Healthy, sedentary adults
Pros/cons of computerized diet analysis? Pros; Info on vitamins/minerals in diet
Cons: Not all food data is available, software can be complex and require training, analysis may be slow
What is a kcal? Amount of energy equal to heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water
1˚C
3 Major components of total energy expenditure? 1) BMR
2) Physical activity
3) Thermic effect of food
Protein recommended for athletes? 1.2 to 2.0 g/kg BW per day
What may be excessive protein intake for those with impaired renal function, low calcium intake, or
restricted fluid intake? 4 g/kg BW per day
