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This document features organized flashcard sets designed to help learners prepare for the ISSA Nutrition Final Exam. It includes essential terms, definitions, and practice questions covering topics such as macronutrients (carbs, proteins, fats), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), digestion and absorption, metabolism, energy balance, hydration, supplements, and client-centered nutrition strategies. These flashcards are based on the ISSA Certified Nutritionist curriculum and are ideal for mastering high-yield exam content through repetition and active recall.

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For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density met
females?

Triceps, suprailiac, thigh


The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population?

Youth


What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs?
Pulmonary circulation


What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
specific


Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?
Adduction


According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing?

Cleaning and killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range

,According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure?

110/80 mm Hg


What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training?
The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force production


What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less?

Hypotension


Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an individual's goals an
adaptations?

Principle of specificity


In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique?
Summarizing

,According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning?

Removing dirt and impurities from a surface with a detergent and water


Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers?

Skinfold measurements


Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated with beginnin
exercise program?

Liability waiver


When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer to find new

Hire an advertising firm


Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans?

Radial artery


Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise until failure be
immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure again?

, Drop sets


Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood pressure?

162 - (0.7 x age)


Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms that make it
breathe effectively?

Asthma


Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset muscle sorene
Eccentric


Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles to generate

Efferent neuron


What is the average bodyfat percentage for females?

25 to 31 percent


Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature?

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