Certified Nutrition Specialist:
Final Exam Questions with
Accurate Answers
_____ and _____ make up the two most important "raw materials" for making
ATP in the body.
a. Amino acids, phytochemicals
b. protein, enzymes
c. triglycerides, glycogen
d. minerals, co-factors correct answer c. triglycerides, glycogen
_____ is a molecule that's absolutely essential a) in cell membrane function, b) in
the absorption of dietary fat, c) in the synthesis of steroid hormones, and d) in the
synthesis of bile salts.
a. Cholesterol
b. ketone bodies
c. lycopene
d. BCAAS correct answer a. cholesterol
_____ seems to prevent muscle loss and preserve RMR most effectively:
a. cycling to get around town
b. Gentle hatha yoga
c. intense exercise
d. meditation correct answer c. intense exercise
,_____ tends to be cardioprotective.
a. LDL
b. HDL
c. triglyceride
d. glucose correct answer b. HDL
______ are used to make enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and antibodies.
a. glucose
b. amino acids
c. carotenoids
d. fatty acids correct answer b. amino acids
"calorie counting" is a very accurate approach and precise counting will help your
clients.
a. true
b. false correct answer b. false
A good nutrition coach:
a. is client centered, helps clients take action, and is continually learning.
b. has a stock diet plan for all clients, and is set in their ways
c. doesn't care about the scope of practice
d. focuses exclusively on macronutrient intake with clients. correct answer a. is
client centered, helps clients take action, and is continually learning.
A MET is equal to 3.5 mL of oxygen per kilogram of bodyweight per minute.
, a. true
b. false correct answer a. true
A nuclear calorimeter is a device used to measure the energy content of food by
combustion.
a. true
b. false correct answer a. true
About 10-90 seconds into high-intensity exercise which energy system would be
dominant?
a. ATP-PCr
b. glycolytic
c. oxidative phosphoylative
d. all will contribute equally correct answer b. glycolytic
According to the laws of thermodynamics, energy is never really created nor
destroyed - it just moves around or gets transformed from one form to another.
a. true
b. false correct answer a. true
After 25 years of age, on average, people lose about ____ of their RMR every
decade.
a. 15%
b. 2-4%
c. 10-12%
d. 0% correct answer b. 2-4%
Final Exam Questions with
Accurate Answers
_____ and _____ make up the two most important "raw materials" for making
ATP in the body.
a. Amino acids, phytochemicals
b. protein, enzymes
c. triglycerides, glycogen
d. minerals, co-factors correct answer c. triglycerides, glycogen
_____ is a molecule that's absolutely essential a) in cell membrane function, b) in
the absorption of dietary fat, c) in the synthesis of steroid hormones, and d) in the
synthesis of bile salts.
a. Cholesterol
b. ketone bodies
c. lycopene
d. BCAAS correct answer a. cholesterol
_____ seems to prevent muscle loss and preserve RMR most effectively:
a. cycling to get around town
b. Gentle hatha yoga
c. intense exercise
d. meditation correct answer c. intense exercise
,_____ tends to be cardioprotective.
a. LDL
b. HDL
c. triglyceride
d. glucose correct answer b. HDL
______ are used to make enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and antibodies.
a. glucose
b. amino acids
c. carotenoids
d. fatty acids correct answer b. amino acids
"calorie counting" is a very accurate approach and precise counting will help your
clients.
a. true
b. false correct answer b. false
A good nutrition coach:
a. is client centered, helps clients take action, and is continually learning.
b. has a stock diet plan for all clients, and is set in their ways
c. doesn't care about the scope of practice
d. focuses exclusively on macronutrient intake with clients. correct answer a. is
client centered, helps clients take action, and is continually learning.
A MET is equal to 3.5 mL of oxygen per kilogram of bodyweight per minute.
, a. true
b. false correct answer a. true
A nuclear calorimeter is a device used to measure the energy content of food by
combustion.
a. true
b. false correct answer a. true
About 10-90 seconds into high-intensity exercise which energy system would be
dominant?
a. ATP-PCr
b. glycolytic
c. oxidative phosphoylative
d. all will contribute equally correct answer b. glycolytic
According to the laws of thermodynamics, energy is never really created nor
destroyed - it just moves around or gets transformed from one form to another.
a. true
b. false correct answer a. true
After 25 years of age, on average, people lose about ____ of their RMR every
decade.
a. 15%
b. 2-4%
c. 10-12%
d. 0% correct answer b. 2-4%
