Which of the following is the PRIMARY biological purpose of the hormone leptin?

• Facilitate energy intake when energy storage is too low

• Slow down overconsumption when energy storage is too high

• Regulate energy expenditure via signals to the brain

• Send blood glucose into the body for use

Which of the following is the recommended daily caloric deficit range needed to achieve a weekly weight-loss goal of 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 kg to 0.91 kg)?

• 1,000 to 1,500 kcal

• 1,500 to 2,000 kcal

• 500 to 1,000 kcal

• 2,000 to 2,500 kcal

An ACE Personal Trainer is working with a new client who is a 47-year-old male with a height of 5’11” (180.34 cm) and a weight of 205 pounds (93.2 kg). Which of the following is the client’s estimated resting energy expenditure (REE)?

• 2,886 calories

• 2,730 calories

• 1,985 calories

• 1,829 calories

An ACE Personal Trainer is working with a very active adult client who has asked about guidelines for protein intake. The client currently weighs 210 pounds (95.45 kg). According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), how much protein is MOST appropriate for this client to consume daily?

• 76 to 95 g

• 191 to 239 g

• 258 to 305 g

• 133 to 163 g

An ACE Personal Trainer is conducting an outdoor exercise session for a client with obesity. The temperature and heat index are higher than expected. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation for the client?

• Extend the warm-up period and train at a lower intensity

• Cancel the session and reschedule for another day

• Move the training session to the pool for water exercise

• Shorten the exercise duration

An ACE Personal Trainer is training a client who works in a sedentary environment and participates in structured exercise programs two days per week. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation for the client to implement non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) throughout the day?

• Participate in a 30-minute cycling class in the office fitness center 2 additional days per week

• Take a 5-minute walking break through the office building every 30–60 minutes

• Prepare healthy snacks in advance to remain alert throughout the day

• Join a local running club and participate in weekly training sessions

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate cardiorespiratory assessment to determine intensity levels for a deconditioned client?

• Talk test

• Submaximal cycle ergometer test

• Physician-supervised VO₂max test

• Rockport walking test

A client with obesity is participating in an exercise session and states that the exercise has become somewhat hard. Using the 0 to 10 rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale, to which of the following intensity ratings is the client MOST likely referring?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 9

An ACE Personal Trainer is designing an exercise program for a client with obesity. Which type of cardiorespiratory exercise would be the BEST option?

• Participating in a cardio kickboxing workout at home

• Attending an indoor cycling class

• Taking a brisk walk

• Joining a high-intensity interval training workout

Which of the following is the MOST important factor for an ACE Personal Trainer to consider when designing an initial exercise program for a client with overweight or obesity?

• Selecting exercises that the client will enjoy

• Creating a program that will yield a 10% weight loss in the first 6 months

• Collaborating with a registered dietician to include a proper nutrition plan

• Establishing a social support system