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According to the scope of practice for a nutrition coach, which is an example of an appropriate resource
for determining daily caloric intake? ✔✔Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Scientists perform a study looking at the effects of caffeine on vertical jump performance. On one
day, they give all the subjects caffeine followed by vertical jump tests. Two weeks later, they give all
the subjects a placebo followed by the same vertical jump tests. Which term best describes this study
design? ✔✔Crossover
Which principle describes how all energy teen into the body is accounted for; energy is either utilized
directly, stored, or transmitted to kinetic energy or heat? ✔✔The first law of thermodynamics
Which of the following is true of high protein snacks? ✔✔Protein-based snacks without excess fat and
carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight loss.
What is the current RDA for carbohydrates for adults? ✔✔130 grams
What is the definition of saturated fat? ✔✔Saturated fats are fatty acids that have maximum number
of hydrogen molecules and contain only a single bond between the carbon atoms.
, What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low? ✔✔Sever hypoglycemia
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues? ✔✔Acetate
What percentage of the body is calcium? ✔✔1-2%
What important molecule is magnesium conjugated to in the body? ✔✔ATP
What medical therapy is used to remove metals from the body, specifically things like iron, mercury,
arsenic, and/or lead? ✔✔Chelation
A client has repeatedly exhibited pre-exercise USG range between 1.028 and 1.032. How would a
nutrition coach interpret this finding? ✔✔The client needs to increase their fluid intake between
training bouts.
All independent testing agencies provide which services? ✔✔Identify ingredients forms and amounts
What is the daily amount of caffeine that is considered safe in healthy individuals? ✔✔400-500mg/day
Empathy is known to be an important component to building a successful coach-client relationship.
Which of the following best describes being empathetic in communication? ✔✔Being empathic takes
practice and intentional effort
Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Updated & Verified | 2024
According to the scope of practice for a nutrition coach, which is an example of an appropriate resource
for determining daily caloric intake? ✔✔Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Scientists perform a study looking at the effects of caffeine on vertical jump performance. On one
day, they give all the subjects caffeine followed by vertical jump tests. Two weeks later, they give all
the subjects a placebo followed by the same vertical jump tests. Which term best describes this study
design? ✔✔Crossover
Which principle describes how all energy teen into the body is accounted for; energy is either utilized
directly, stored, or transmitted to kinetic energy or heat? ✔✔The first law of thermodynamics
Which of the following is true of high protein snacks? ✔✔Protein-based snacks without excess fat and
carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight loss.
What is the current RDA for carbohydrates for adults? ✔✔130 grams
What is the definition of saturated fat? ✔✔Saturated fats are fatty acids that have maximum number
of hydrogen molecules and contain only a single bond between the carbon atoms.
, What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low? ✔✔Sever hypoglycemia
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues? ✔✔Acetate
What percentage of the body is calcium? ✔✔1-2%
What important molecule is magnesium conjugated to in the body? ✔✔ATP
What medical therapy is used to remove metals from the body, specifically things like iron, mercury,
arsenic, and/or lead? ✔✔Chelation
A client has repeatedly exhibited pre-exercise USG range between 1.028 and 1.032. How would a
nutrition coach interpret this finding? ✔✔The client needs to increase their fluid intake between
training bouts.
All independent testing agencies provide which services? ✔✔Identify ingredients forms and amounts
What is the daily amount of caffeine that is considered safe in healthy individuals? ✔✔400-500mg/day
Empathy is known to be an important component to building a successful coach-client relationship.
Which of the following best describes being empathetic in communication? ✔✔Being empathic takes
practice and intentional effort
