200+ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+)
Complete vs Complementary Proteins -Answer- Complete: Foods that contain all the
essential amino acids(chicken, eggs, dairy)
Complementary: eating a combination of foods in order to contain all essential amino
acids( rice+peanut butter+ bread)
Fat function, % of daily intake -Answer- -Insulation for temperature regulation
- Protection of vital organs
-Vitamin absorption
-20-35%
Saturated fats -Answer- solid at room temperature, and doesn't contain any double
bonds
-found in meat
Unsaturated fat -Answer- liquid at room temperature, contains 1 or more bonds
-found in oils and nuts
Vitamin definition -Answer- Organic, carbon based micro-nutrients essential for
maintenance for normal physiological processes
definition and Examples of water soluble vitamins -Answer- Cannot be stored in body
-Vitamin B
-Vitamin C
definition and examples of fat soluble vitamins -Answer- Can be stored in body
-Vitamin A, D, E, K
Minerals definition -Answer- Inorganic(contains no carbon) elements, critical for many
functions such as enzyme activity, transmission of nerve impulses, and skeletal
structure
major vs minor mineral -Answer- Major contain more than 20mg, minor contain less
than 20mg
examples of major mineral -Answer- Calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium
examples of minor mineral -Answer- Copper, chromium, iron, floride
,Function of water -Answer- -regulation of body temperature
-absorption and transportation of nutrients, digestion, and eliminate waste product
Recommend daily fluid intake -Answer- 64-80 ounces
Hypertonia -Answer- Excessive amount of fluid intake as overcompensation for sweat
loss, which case the bloods water to sodium ratio is severely elevated
Signs of hypotonia -Answer- -acute weight gain
-naseau
-vomiting
Severe
-brain swelling
-confusion
-seizure
-coma
-death
Maximum amount of fat per day on a 2,200 calorie diet? -Answer- 86 grams
Recommended Dietary Allowance(RDA) -Answer- Established nutrient level, based on
scientific evidence, to meet the requirement of nearly all healthy individuals
Recommend sodium intake for Americans, and people over 51 -Answer- Americans:
2300mg
over 51: 1500mg
Optimal total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglyceride level -Answer- Total: 200
LDL: under 100
HDL: over 60
under 150
Adequate intake(AI) for Potassium -Answer- 4700mg
Potential benefit of increasing Potassium? -Answer- Counteract negative effect of
sodium
Recommended AI of dietary fiber in grams per 1000 calories, grams per day for women,
and grams per day for men -Answer- per 1000: 14
women: 25
men: 38
how to calculate percent of calories derived from the macronutrient "fat" -Answer-
Grams of fat x 9 kcal/grams / total calories
, how to calculate percent of calories derived from the macronutrient "carbohydrate" and
Protein -Answer- Grams of carb/protein x 4 kcal/grams
How to calculate the % of total macronutrient -Answer- take the total calories of either
fat/carb/protein and divide by total # of calories
Metabolism -Answer- Bio-mechanical process of breaking down macro-nutrients to
provide energy necessary to sustain life.
Positive Energy Balance -Answer- Daily calorie intake exceeds calorie expenditure
Total daily energy expenditure -Answer- Calories expended through course of day
National Weight Control Registry 5 tips to know -Answer- 1. Perform regular physical
activity: +300 min/2600kcal
2. Maintain low calorie intake: 1300 for women, 1700 for men, less than 30% fat
3. Eat regularly(5 meals per day)
4. Monitor body-weight regularly(1 time per week)
5. Minimize sedentary activity.
Calculation of goal body weight -Answer- 1. Calculate pounds of body-fat(total weight in
pounds x body fat%)
2. Find lean body weight(total weight in pounds - total body fat)
3. Determine the goal percent of lean body weight(100 - % body fat)
4. Calculate goal body weight( current LEAN body weight / goal% lean body weight)
A reduction fo 500-100 calroeis per day leads to how much weight loss per week -
Answer- 1-2 pounds(2 pounds is highest recommened weight loss for any 1 person)
For sustantial weight loss how many minutes of moderate intensity exercise should be
perfomred weekly? -Answer- 250-300 minutes
7 Components of informed consent -Answer- 1. Explanation of the purpose and
procedures
2. Explanation of the inherent risks and potential discomforts
3. Expected benefits and outcomes
4. Responsibilities of the participant
5. Confidentiality and use of information
6. Questions and inquiries
7. Assumption of Risk/Freedom of Consent
Physical Activity Rediness Questionare (PAR-Q) -Answer- Questionnaire of yes or no
questions developed by the Canadians in order to find health risk
Low Risk Stratification -Answer- - (1 or fewer positive risk factory)
- no cardiac, pulmonary or metabolic disease