Chapter 11 Nutrition and Body Composition
Coaching and Assessment UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
air displacement plethysmography (ADP) - CORRECT ANSWER - (bod pod) a device
that uses the displacement of air to measure body volume and density; compare to hydrostatic
weighing, which uses the displacement of water to estimate body composition
android obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - excess weight distributed mostly in the abdomen
(apple shape)
bioelectrical impedance analysis - CORRECT ANSWER - an indirect measure of body
composition that measures the conduction of current through muscle and fat, and inserts data into
a predictive equation to estimate fat mass and lean mass
body composition - CORRECT ANSWER - the proportion of fat and lean mass
body density - CORRECT ANSWER - calculated by dividing body weight by body
volume; an intermediary to convert circumference measurements to body fat percentage
body mass index - CORRECT ANSWER - weight in kilograms divided by height in
meters squared; a proxy for measurement of body composition
certified specialist in sports dietetics - CORRECT ANSWER - working as a registered
dietitian for a minimum of 2 years applying evidence-based nutrition knowledge in exercise and
sports having received a passing score on a board-certifying exam. they assess, educate, and
counsel athletes and active individuals. they design, implement, and manage safe and effective
nutrition strategies that enhance lifelong health, fitness, and optimal performance
decisional balance - CORRECT ANSWER - the weighing of pros and cons when
considering a behavior change
, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) - CORRECT ANSWER - a method of body
composition assessment that maps the bone density, fat mass, and fat-free tissue mass using two
low-dose x-rays from different sources that measure bone and soft tissue mass simultaneously
ectomorph - CORRECT ANSWER - body type characterized by thinness with lean
muscles, fast metabolism, and difficulty gaining weight
empathic statements - CORRECT ANSWER - statements that express an attempt to
understand what another person is experiencing
endomorph - CORRECT ANSWER - body type characterized by a slow metabolism and
propensity to gain fat
essential fat - CORRECT ANSWER - the fat required for normal body functioning
including that of the brain, nerves, heart, lungs, and liver; typically 3%-5% in men and 10%-15%
in women
field methods - CORRECT ANSWER - techniques health professionals commonly use to
measure body composition
food frequency questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER - a method used to identify typical
eating habits, which is composed of a checklist of foods and beverages with a section for the
client to mark how often each of the listed foods are eaten
food record - CORRECT ANSWER - a written report of all of the foods consumed in a
pre-defined period of time, usually 3 days with at least 1 weekend day. also includes the time of
day, mood, and level of hunger when consuming each food
gravitational sport - CORRECT ANSWER - a sport in which the force of gravity
combined with an athlete's body mass impacts performance; examples include long-distance
running, road cycling, and ski jumping
Coaching and Assessment UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
air displacement plethysmography (ADP) - CORRECT ANSWER - (bod pod) a device
that uses the displacement of air to measure body volume and density; compare to hydrostatic
weighing, which uses the displacement of water to estimate body composition
android obesity - CORRECT ANSWER - excess weight distributed mostly in the abdomen
(apple shape)
bioelectrical impedance analysis - CORRECT ANSWER - an indirect measure of body
composition that measures the conduction of current through muscle and fat, and inserts data into
a predictive equation to estimate fat mass and lean mass
body composition - CORRECT ANSWER - the proportion of fat and lean mass
body density - CORRECT ANSWER - calculated by dividing body weight by body
volume; an intermediary to convert circumference measurements to body fat percentage
body mass index - CORRECT ANSWER - weight in kilograms divided by height in
meters squared; a proxy for measurement of body composition
certified specialist in sports dietetics - CORRECT ANSWER - working as a registered
dietitian for a minimum of 2 years applying evidence-based nutrition knowledge in exercise and
sports having received a passing score on a board-certifying exam. they assess, educate, and
counsel athletes and active individuals. they design, implement, and manage safe and effective
nutrition strategies that enhance lifelong health, fitness, and optimal performance
decisional balance - CORRECT ANSWER - the weighing of pros and cons when
considering a behavior change
, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) - CORRECT ANSWER - a method of body
composition assessment that maps the bone density, fat mass, and fat-free tissue mass using two
low-dose x-rays from different sources that measure bone and soft tissue mass simultaneously
ectomorph - CORRECT ANSWER - body type characterized by thinness with lean
muscles, fast metabolism, and difficulty gaining weight
empathic statements - CORRECT ANSWER - statements that express an attempt to
understand what another person is experiencing
endomorph - CORRECT ANSWER - body type characterized by a slow metabolism and
propensity to gain fat
essential fat - CORRECT ANSWER - the fat required for normal body functioning
including that of the brain, nerves, heart, lungs, and liver; typically 3%-5% in men and 10%-15%
in women
field methods - CORRECT ANSWER - techniques health professionals commonly use to
measure body composition
food frequency questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER - a method used to identify typical
eating habits, which is composed of a checklist of foods and beverages with a section for the
client to mark how often each of the listed foods are eaten
food record - CORRECT ANSWER - a written report of all of the foods consumed in a
pre-defined period of time, usually 3 days with at least 1 weekend day. also includes the time of
day, mood, and level of hunger when consuming each food
gravitational sport - CORRECT ANSWER - a sport in which the force of gravity
combined with an athlete's body mass impacts performance; examples include long-distance
running, road cycling, and ski jumping
