ACE CH 6 QUIZ 2024

A client asks an ACE certified Personal Trainer to give them an eating plan designed after a diet they found on the internet. What would be the MOST appropriate action for the personal trainer?

• Refer the client to a registered dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional

• Proceed to give recommendations on the eating plan requested

• Write a detailed eating plan based on a personally preferred diet

• Explain to the client that it is not safe to follow just any diet plan

Which of the following would be the BEST example of a healthy eating pattern?

• A diet that includes a variety of starchy vegetables, high-glycemic fruit, grains, fat-free dairy, and protein-rich foods

• A diet that includes a variety of starchy vegetables and a low intake of sugary fruit, refined grains, dairy, and protein

• A diet that includes a variety of vegetables, fruit, grains, low-fat dairy, and protein-rich foods

• A diet that includes a high intake of vegetables and refined grains, and a moderate intake of poultry

What is the goal of a dietary intervention to decrease weight?

• To reduce caloric intake to meet needs of daily caloric expenditure

• To create a balanced diet and introduce physical activity

• To choose nutrient-dense food to reduce calories

• To create a caloric deficit so that fewer calories are consumed than are expended

Which of the following eating plans is recommended to optimize health and decrease blood pressure in individuals with hypertension?

• DASH eating plan

• Mediterranean eating plan

• Vegetarian eating plan

• Vegan eating plan

What are the various subgroup classifications of vegetables?

• Dark green, yellow, lentils, starchy, and other beans

• Dark green; red and orange; beans, peas and lentils; starchy vegetables

• Dark green, red and orange, beans, non-starchy, and other vegetables

• Dark green, yellow, nuts, non-starchy, and other vegetables

Which of the nutrients listed is consumed in inadequate amounts by most of the population?

• Magnesium

• Choline

• Calcium

• Sodium

Which of the following is not considered a dairy product?

• Sheep Milk

• Cow Milk

• Goat Milk

• Almond Milk

Which of the following foods is included in both the protein and vegetable groups?

• peas

• hemp

• quinoa

• avocado

A high intake of saturated fat is MOST associated with which of the following?

• Decreased high-density lipoprotein

• Increased low-density lipoprotein

• Increased protein

• Decreased total cholesterol

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer working with a client makes the following statement: “You want to make these changes to manage your blood pressure, avoid medication, and improve your quality of life. What obstacles do you think might get in the way of these goals?” Which of the following BEST identifies the approach the personal trainer is taking?

• Communicating openly

• Assessing the outcomes

• Determining the stage of change

• Breaking down barriers