WorksheetsPractice Quiz Extraction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which action is within the scope of practice for a certified personal trainer when a client asks for nutrition advice?
Design a detailed meal plan for the client
Recommend general healthy eating patterns
Prescribe a specific diet for weight loss
Suggest dietary supplements
What does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) represent?
The average intake level that meets the needs of 50% of a population group
The maximum intake level that avoids health risks
The daily intake level sufficient for nearly all healthy individuals in a group
The minimal intake level to prevent deficiency
Which of the following best describes a balanced eating pattern?
Emphasizes variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy
Focuses on high-protein foods and excludes most carbohydrates
Includes primarily refined grains and high-sugar fruits
Eliminates all fats and oils from the diet
What is the primary strategy for achieving weight loss through diet?
Avoid all carbohydrates
Consume nutrient-dense foods without regard to calories
Create a caloric deficit by consuming fewer calories than expended
Increase protein intake to replace fat
Which eating plan is specifically designed to help reduce blood pressure?
DASH diet
High-protein diet
Ketogenic diet
Paleo diet
Which vegetable subgroup includes beans and lentils?
Red and orange vegetables
Starchy vegetables
Legumes subgroup
Other vegetables
Which nutrient is most abundant in starchy vegetables?
Carbohydrates
Vitamin D
Omega-3 fatty acids
Vitamin C
Which nutrient is commonly under-consumed by most Americans?
Calcium
Sodium
Saturated fat
Vitamin E
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the dairy group?
Soy milk (fortified)
Almond milk
Cow’s milk
Yogurt
Which food counts toward both the protein and vegetable groups?
Lentils
Spinach
Quinoa
Broccoli
High intake of saturated fat is most strongly linked to:
Increased LDL cholesterol
Increased HDL cholesterol
Lower triglycerides
Reduced blood pressure
What is the adequate daily sodium intake for most adults?
1,500 mg
3,000 mg
2,500 mg
500 mg
When a trainer asks a client about potential obstacles to achieving health goals, this reflects:
Identifying barriers
Prescribing solutions
Assessing physical readiness
Giving direct advice
A food label stating “low fat” is an example of:
Nutrient content claim
Health claim
Structure/function claim
Marketing claim
Which organization regulates structure/function claims on supplements?
FDA
USDA
DSHEA
NLEA
A product with 3,000 mg of sodium per serving would be considered:
Low in sodium
High in sodium
Moderate in sodium
Sodium-free
Which nutrient is no longer required on food labels?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Iron
Calcium
Which ingredient is an example of trans fat?
Partially hydrogenated oil
Olive oil
Butter
Coconut oil
If a food label shows 8 grams of protein per serving and you eat 2 servings, how many grams of protein did you consume?
8 g
12 g
16 g
20 g
If a serving contains 200 calories and 10 grams of fat, how many calories come from fat?
40
70
90
100
