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NASM Nutrition Exam Study Guide tested questions with revised correct answers, a+ guaran, Exams of Nursing

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NASM Nutrition Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers
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1. A Nutrition Coach can provide clients non-medical nutrition information
and behavior guidance. T/F
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2. Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision
of a Registered Dietitian. T/F
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referrals who would benefit from regular nutrition guidance and account- ability.
4. athletic trainer
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and rehab; gain athlete referrals who need assistance with weight loss or nutrition
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  1. A Nutrition Coach can provide clients non-medical nutrition information and behavior guidance. T/F : T
  2. Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. T/F : F
  3. Psychogist : Refer clients who have issues with chronic depression or anxiety; gain client referrals who would benefit from regular nutrition guidance and account- ability.
  4. athletic trainer : Refer clients who have orthopedic issues or injuries who need advice on fitness and rehab; gain athlete referrals who need assistance with weight loss or nutrition accountability.
  1. internal medicine doctor : Refer clients who have sudden onset of digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed education on sound nutritional prac- tices.
  2. Obstetrician : Refer clients with new-onset pregnancy; gain referrals for clients who are post- partum and would like to lose weight.
  3. registered dietician : Refer clients who want nutritional guidance for ultra-en- durance events; gain client referrals for nutrition support and accountability.
  4. COMPLains of acute knee pain with increased running distance : athletic trainer
  5. preoccupied, bordering on obsessed, with weight loss and daily nutritional intake : psychologist
  1. current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in US : 18 g men/ 15 g women
  2. how many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides ANS 3-10 sugar units
  3. what enzyme is responsible for breaking down triglycerides in the mouth ?- : lingual lipase
  4. function of a micelle :: facillitation of the absorption of monoglycerides, free fatty acids, and fat- soluble vitamins
  1. which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in pe- ripheral tissues ANS acetate
  2. disease result of vitamin D deficiency ANS rickets
  3. % of children under age of 5 with Vitamin A deficiency worldwide ANS.
  4. hyponatremia (low sodium concentration in the blood) sets in when sodi- um falls below what concentration ANS 135 millimolar
  1. which body composition assessment method uses high-frequency sound waves emitted by a probe to visualize diff parts of the body: ultrasound
  2. which body composition assessment determines the volume of the body based on the relationship between body volume and air pressure ANS air dis- placement plethysmography 37 -------measures whole-body and regional (arms. legs, trunk) body composi- tion using low-energy x- rays ANS dual-energy x- ray absorptiometry
  3. ?? ANS % daily value of 20% or more for fiber
  4. appropriate visual approx for carbs at a meal for a large adult who requires approx 2200-2800 cal/ day: a baseball
  5. batch prep ANS preparing ingredients used in multiple recipes at the same time
  6. key words for healthiest option: poached, steamed, roasted or broiled
  7. lacto-ovo vegetarian diet: no animal products except for dairy products and eggs
  1. vegan diet is most likely to put one at risk for a deficiency in which micronutrients: vitamin b
  2. diff between conventional and organic agriculture ANS pesticide use
  3. nonnutritive sweeteners may be associated w/ weight gain bc of what psychological phenomenon ANS brain activation patterns
  4. link btwn nonnutritive sweeteners and obesity in observational research can be explained by which of the following ANS reverse casuality
  5. client increases protein and fiber intake to help feel fuller. which type of barrier to adherence does this strategy help overcome ANS physiological
  6. which statement best describes the healthcare continuum ANS the many dis- ciplines that make up the healthcare system
  7. during first few seconds of exercise, regardless of intensity, what system if primarily utilized ANS ATP-PC System
  8. adverse effect of a high protein diet ANS kidney issues in those w/ pre-existing conditions
  9. main protein involved in regulating fluid balance ANS albumin

ANS -

acetylcholine

  1. what's the common name for vitamin b ANS riboflavin
  2. deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the following ANS slurred speech
  3. what % increased requirement do long distance runners have for iron compared to non-runners ANS.
  1. what exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the following ANS excessive fluid intake
  2. urine specific gravity is best assessed w/ which tool ANS refractometer
  3. body's primary pathway of heat dissipation during exercise in the heat ANS - evaporation of sweat loss from the skin
  4. which individual would be most likely to be at risk for exercise associated hyponatremia ANS a runner completing a 4.5 hr marathon in cool weather
  5. how many hrs does a carb-containing food need to digest or leave the gut ANS up to 1-2 hours
  6. which of the following has a strong body of research on its effectiveness to improve performance ANS caffeine
  7. food and drug admin's role in the manufacturing of supplements includes which of the following ANS maintaining a database of supplements found to be contaminated w/ illegal drugs and prescription medication
  8. what's whey and casein protein derived from

the dietary ingredient ANS % by weight of the dietary ingredient in the product

  1. cooked fish should be consumed no later than how many days following preparation ANS 2-3 days after preparation
  2. lacto-ovo vegetarian diet ANS no animal products except for dairy products and eggs
  1. celiac disease is best described as which of following ANS autoimmune con- dition
  2. compared to other carbs, calorie-equated exchange for fructose affects which of the following ANS glycemic control
  3. fat target for endurance athletes ANS 1 g/kg/ day
  4. Lipogenesis: The biological process of combining free fatty acids with glycerol to form triglycerides.
  5. Lipolysis: The biological process of breaking stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol.
  6. Glycogenolysis: The process of breaking down the glycogen molecule into its individual glucose units for entry into the energy pathways. GOOD
  7. Gluconeogenesis: A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glu- cose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and gluco- genic amino acids. BAD
  8. Which of the following metabolic processes is stimulated by thyroid hor- mones ANS Glycogenolysis
  9. ATP-PC System: - primary energy system used for all-out exercise
  • can last up to 10 sec fatigue happens quickly w/ this system
  1. when not enough oxygen, what is pyruvate converted to instead of being used aerobically within mitochondria ANS lactic acid
  2. The storage form of glucose is know as which of the following ANS glycogen
  3. To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal ANS 3.5 ml O2/kg/min
  4. A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids is referred to as which of the following ANS Gluconeogensis
  5. what is protein responsible for ANS - acid base balance
  • energy production
  • cell signaling
  • nutrient transport
  1. acid- base balance: process of achieving, or state of, equilibrium between acidic and alkaline molecules
  2. Cell Signaling: Process of communication between cells by biological mes- sengers to govern cellular function
  3. Organic Molecules: Chemical structures containing only carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and/or nitrogen
  1. Nonessential Amino Acids: Alanine Asparagine Aspartic acid Glutamic acid Serine
  2. Conditionally Essential Amino Acids: Arginine Cysteine Glutamine Glycine Proline Tyrosine
  1. Oligopeptide: A chain of four to nine amino acids.
  2. Polypeptide: A chain of 10 or more amino acids.
  3. Which of the following amino acids is essential in the human diet ANS - Leucine
  4. Which protein is one of the largest polypeptides in the body and gives muscles their property of elasticity ANS Titin
  5. Denaturation: The process of changing a proteins shape.
  6. Gastrin: A hormone released when food is ingested to stimulate release of digestive fluids. causes release of hydrochloric acid in stomach
  1. Pepsinogen: A proenzyme secreted by the stomach as a precursor to pepsin. releases pepsin enzyme in contact with hydrochloric acid to break long peptide chains
  2. Pepsin: An enzyme in the stomach that begins breaking peptide bonds.
  3. Duodenum: It is the first section of the small intestine where some digestion occurs, and it is located immediately after the stomach and leads into the jejunum.
  4. Secretin: A hormone that stimulates the liver and pancreas to produce bile and bicarbonate; inhibits gastrin release. releases acid release to help restore PH when eating ceases
  5. Cholecystokinin: A hormone secreted by the duodenum that causes release of enzymes and bile. Causes the pancreas to release protease enzymes into the small intestine
  6. Protease Enzymes: Enzymes in the small intestine that break long peptide chains into shorter peptide chains
  7. Peptidase: An enzyme that breaks down small peptides
  8. Aminopeptidases: Enzymes that cleave individual amino acids from a peptide chain so they may be absorbed.
  9. Hepatic Portal Vein: The vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the intestinal tract to the liver.
  10. Collagen: A protein formed of a triple-helix structure with great tensile strength, found primarily in skin, muscles/connective tissue, and bones
  11. Tensile Strength: Ability of a material to resist breaking under tension.