NASM CNC Vocabulary (All Accurate)

2-Compartment Model correct answers Any method of body-composition assessment that divides the body into two major parts - typically, these parts are fat mass and fat-free mass. Most common methods of body composition use this model 3-Compartment Model correct answers A method of body composition assessment that divides the body into three major parts - typically, these parts are fat mass, water & everything else (i.e., the residual) 4-Compartment Model correct answers A method of body composition assessment that divides the body into four major parts - typically, these parts are fat mass, water, bone, & everything else (i.e., the residual). These models are viewed as the gold-standard method of body composition assessment Ability correct answers The skill and knowledge to be able to perform an action/accomplish a feat Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) correct answers A range of intakes for carbohydrates, protein, and fats set by the Food & Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Medicine recommended to meet the nutritional needs of most individuals and reduce risk of chronic disease Acetaldehyde correct answers The toxic product of ethanol metabolism, which has to be further metabolized immediately to avoid its toxic effects Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase correct answers The enzyme used to metabolize toxic acetaldehyde Acetyl-CoA correct answers A molecule that participates in biochemical reactions in protein, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism, producing energy Acid-Base Balance correct answers The process of achieving, or the state of, equilibrium between acidic and alkaline molecules Acrylamide correct answers An extremely hazardous chemical that can be produced by the cooking of starchy foods (e.g., french fries) Active Listening correct answers Act of mindfully hearing and attempting to comprehend the meaning of words spoken in a conversation Ad Libitum correct answers Translates to "as desired" and refers to eating or drinking as you are normally drive to (i.e., not purposely overeating or undereating) Added Sugar correct answers The amount of sugar that has been added to a food product (does not include sugar that is a natural part of the food)