ISSA Fitness Nutrition Chapter 10 questions
and answers with solutions
What percentage of Americans are estimated to make some attempt to lose weight this year? -
ANSWER 80%
What is the most common culprit of positive energy balance leading to weight gain? - ANSWER
Excess calorie intake
In which states it is legal for a nutrition coach or personal trainer to make nutritional
suggestions for healthy, active individuals? - ANSWER Arizona and Michigan
Which of the following can a certified nutrition coach do? - ANSWER discuss information about
behavioral change strategies to reach goals
A nutritionist who works in medical and long term health care facilities - ANSWER clinical
nutritionist
Within the SMART goals acronym, what does the 'S' stand for? - ANSWER Specific
What is one way to gain leverage on oneself or others and make desired changes? - ANSWER
commitment strategy
What term is used to describe the way a client approaches and responds to adversity? -
ANSWER mental toughness
What was enacted to protect clients' privacy and confidentiality? - ANSWER The Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
, The treatment of medical conditions with diet: - ANSWER medical nutrition therapy
What is nutrition coaching? - ANSWER A nutrition coach acts as a knowledgeable guide through
information, resources and facts about nutrition. they also help clients apply the information to
their lives and health situations.
What are 4 common nutrients lacking in the diet? - ANSWER 1. Vitamin D - bone health/calcium
absorption
2. Calcium - bone healthy/biological functions (muscle contraction/nerve transmittion/blood
vessel health)
3. Potassium - blood pressure control and kidney health
4. Fiber - digestive health and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Food addiction - ANSWER a chronic disease characterized by an individiual seeking food in a
compulsive, difficult to control manner
Scope of Practice - ANSWER the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare
practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - ANSWER the largest organization of food and nutrition
professionals promoting the field through research, education and advocacy
Medical Nutrition Therapy - ANSWER Treating medical conditions with diet.
Nutrition coach DO's: - ANSWER - provide general nutrition information such as the role of fats,
carbs and proteins or healthy sources of carb, proteins and fats
- share research regarding absorption, effect or use of macronutrients or micronutrients for
normal healthy individuals
and answers with solutions
What percentage of Americans are estimated to make some attempt to lose weight this year? -
ANSWER 80%
What is the most common culprit of positive energy balance leading to weight gain? - ANSWER
Excess calorie intake
In which states it is legal for a nutrition coach or personal trainer to make nutritional
suggestions for healthy, active individuals? - ANSWER Arizona and Michigan
Which of the following can a certified nutrition coach do? - ANSWER discuss information about
behavioral change strategies to reach goals
A nutritionist who works in medical and long term health care facilities - ANSWER clinical
nutritionist
Within the SMART goals acronym, what does the 'S' stand for? - ANSWER Specific
What is one way to gain leverage on oneself or others and make desired changes? - ANSWER
commitment strategy
What term is used to describe the way a client approaches and responds to adversity? -
ANSWER mental toughness
What was enacted to protect clients' privacy and confidentiality? - ANSWER The Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
, The treatment of medical conditions with diet: - ANSWER medical nutrition therapy
What is nutrition coaching? - ANSWER A nutrition coach acts as a knowledgeable guide through
information, resources and facts about nutrition. they also help clients apply the information to
their lives and health situations.
What are 4 common nutrients lacking in the diet? - ANSWER 1. Vitamin D - bone health/calcium
absorption
2. Calcium - bone healthy/biological functions (muscle contraction/nerve transmittion/blood
vessel health)
3. Potassium - blood pressure control and kidney health
4. Fiber - digestive health and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Food addiction - ANSWER a chronic disease characterized by an individiual seeking food in a
compulsive, difficult to control manner
Scope of Practice - ANSWER the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare
practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - ANSWER the largest organization of food and nutrition
professionals promoting the field through research, education and advocacy
Medical Nutrition Therapy - ANSWER Treating medical conditions with diet.
Nutrition coach DO's: - ANSWER - provide general nutrition information such as the role of fats,
carbs and proteins or healthy sources of carb, proteins and fats
- share research regarding absorption, effect or use of macronutrients or micronutrients for
normal healthy individuals
