ISSA TRAINER ACTUAL EXAMS SCRIPT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔______ chemical component(s) does protein contain that is not found in
carbohydrates or fats? - ✔✔Nitrogen
✔✔What is the recommended minimum protein intake for sedentary, generally healthy
individuals? - ✔✔0.8g per kilogram of body mass
✔✔______ is an example of a micronutrient? - ✔✔Vitamin C
✔✔For most people, drinking approximately two liters of water per day is sufficient.
(T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔Fish oil is rich in: - ✔✔DHA and EPA
✔✔______ is not an appropriate characteristic of a goal? - ✔✔Goals are unrealistic
✔✔Limiting factors are the choices an individual makes that prevent him/her from
reaching goals. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔For men, what is the average portion size of protein dense foods with each meal? -
✔✔Two palm portions
✔✔Outcome goals are the steps that you must take to accomplish your behavior goal.
(T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔______ is not a common limiting factor regarding nutrition? - ✔✔Cost of food
✔✔Calorie counting is a foolproof method to accurately determine your dietary needs.
(T/F) - ✔✔False
, ✔✔For women, what is the average portion size of protein-dense foods with each meal?
- ✔✔One palm portion
✔✔An advanced nutrition technique is to eat according to your body type. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔The past surgeon general has estimated that close to what percent of our most
dreaded diseases could be prevented with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise?
- ✔✔85%
✔✔Most older adults fear losing their independence more than they fear death. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔While exercise may be an option of the young, it is imperative for older adults. (T/F)
- ✔✔True
✔✔Dr. DeVries of USC has shown that men and women in their 70s and 80s can
achieve levels of vigor associated with people: - ✔✔30 years younger
✔✔What is the approximate guideline duration of a workout program for an older adult?
- ✔✔60 minutes total (30 minutes CV, 30 minutes of resistance training)
✔✔What are the recommended strength program guidelines for an older adult? -
✔✔Low to moderate intensity with high repetitions
✔✔How frequent should an older adult be trained in conjunction with a cardiovascular
program? - ✔✔2-3 times per week
✔✔Medical doctors may perform what assessment(s) on older adults before clearing
them for exercise? - ✔✔- EKG
- Blood panel
- Neurological assessment
✔✔Which component(s) should be addressed in a sound APF program? - ✔✔Balance,
Flexibility, Power
✔✔The role of an exercise intervention for chronic conditions in adaptive fitness is to
increase ______________ without exacerbating existing conditions. - ✔✔Functional
fitness
✔✔The goal of an adaptive fitness session for a client with a disability is improved
______, ______, and ______. - ✔✔Fitness, mobility, self-efficacy
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔______ chemical component(s) does protein contain that is not found in
carbohydrates or fats? - ✔✔Nitrogen
✔✔What is the recommended minimum protein intake for sedentary, generally healthy
individuals? - ✔✔0.8g per kilogram of body mass
✔✔______ is an example of a micronutrient? - ✔✔Vitamin C
✔✔For most people, drinking approximately two liters of water per day is sufficient.
(T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔Fish oil is rich in: - ✔✔DHA and EPA
✔✔______ is not an appropriate characteristic of a goal? - ✔✔Goals are unrealistic
✔✔Limiting factors are the choices an individual makes that prevent him/her from
reaching goals. (T/F) - ✔✔True
✔✔For men, what is the average portion size of protein dense foods with each meal? -
✔✔Two palm portions
✔✔Outcome goals are the steps that you must take to accomplish your behavior goal.
(T/F) - ✔✔False
✔✔______ is not a common limiting factor regarding nutrition? - ✔✔Cost of food
✔✔Calorie counting is a foolproof method to accurately determine your dietary needs.
(T/F) - ✔✔False
, ✔✔For women, what is the average portion size of protein-dense foods with each meal?
- ✔✔One palm portion
✔✔An advanced nutrition technique is to eat according to your body type. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔The past surgeon general has estimated that close to what percent of our most
dreaded diseases could be prevented with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise?
- ✔✔85%
✔✔Most older adults fear losing their independence more than they fear death. (T/F) -
✔✔True
✔✔While exercise may be an option of the young, it is imperative for older adults. (T/F)
- ✔✔True
✔✔Dr. DeVries of USC has shown that men and women in their 70s and 80s can
achieve levels of vigor associated with people: - ✔✔30 years younger
✔✔What is the approximate guideline duration of a workout program for an older adult?
- ✔✔60 minutes total (30 minutes CV, 30 minutes of resistance training)
✔✔What are the recommended strength program guidelines for an older adult? -
✔✔Low to moderate intensity with high repetitions
✔✔How frequent should an older adult be trained in conjunction with a cardiovascular
program? - ✔✔2-3 times per week
✔✔Medical doctors may perform what assessment(s) on older adults before clearing
them for exercise? - ✔✔- EKG
- Blood panel
- Neurological assessment
✔✔Which component(s) should be addressed in a sound APF program? - ✔✔Balance,
Flexibility, Power
✔✔The role of an exercise intervention for chronic conditions in adaptive fitness is to
increase ______________ without exacerbating existing conditions. - ✔✔Functional
fitness
✔✔The goal of an adaptive fitness session for a client with a disability is improved
______, ______, and ______. - ✔✔Fitness, mobility, self-efficacy
