ISSA Fitness Nutrition Quizzes
What is the daily recommended dosage of calcium for female athletes?
1,500mg
What is the recommended daily intake of protein for a client whose goal is to build lean body mass?
1.4-2.0 g/kg/d
Clinical studies following individuals on low-energy diets (LED) and very low-energy diets (VLED) found bodyweight reductions of
10 to 15 percent.
What is the standard recommendation for total daily calories from saturated fats?
10%
How many organ systems are in the human body?
11
A calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by
1° Celsius at a pressure of 1 atmosphere
Which of the following is considered an excessive intake of folate:
2,000 mcg
The DASH diet can be followed with a normal sodium intake of up to
2,300 mg daily.
What is the recommended total water intake for women given by the National Academy of Medicine?
2.7 liters
On the keto diet, what percent of daily calories are from carbohydrate?
20 percent
Product claims of High, Rich In, or Excellent Source of, are required to contain what percent of Daily Value (DV) per Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACC)?
20 percent or more
What is the recommended daily intake of sodium for people 14 years of age and older?
2300 mg
The phosphagen system provides an instant source of energy, for up to
30 seconds
Approximately what percentage of body weight consists of minerals?
4-6%
What is the recommended ratio for omega-6 to omega-3?
4:1
What percentage of total body water is located in the intracellular space?
68%
Which of the following is the correct number of carbons for a medium-chain fatty acid?
7
What is the ideal duration when collecting a client's data about what was eaten, when, and approximate quantities?
7-14 days
Approximately what percentage of a cell's mass is comprised of water?
70 percent
What percentage of adult with diabetes are overweight or obese?
75%
According to research, what percentage of employees self-report exercise in companies with corporate wellness programs?
8 percent
What percentage of Americans are estimated to make some attempt to lose weight this year?
80 percent
What is the caloric (kcal) yield of nutritional fat?
9 kcal
Within the Atkin's diet, what percentage of calories come from protein and fats?
90 to 95 percent
The best time to consume a carbohydrate rich drink when cycling is when the athletic activity lasts
95 minutes
The term organic describes a product supported with a verifying USDA seal, and contains organic ingredients of at least
95 percent.
What role does the pancreas play in the digestion of protein?
A and B (it produces protease & it releases trypsin)
What is the SCOFF Questionnaire used to determine?
A client's risk for disordered eating
Which of the following is an enzyme catalyzing the breakdown of ATP to ADP?
ATPase
In general, daily mineral requirements are correlated with what?
Activity levels
Emphasizing past experiences, helping clients remember their strengths successes, and ability to progress is an example of which motivational interviewing strategy?
Affirmation and validation
What hormone helps the body retain sodium and as a result increases blood volume?
Aldosterone
What is the premise of motivational interviewing?
All people have a desire for self-actualization
Protein catabolism is most likely to occur during a
Almonds
Which of these hormones is most likely responsible for negative kidney health outcomes associated with low water intake?
Arginine vasopressin
In which states is it legal for a nutrition coach or personal trainer to make nutritional suggestions for healthy, active individuals?
Arizona and Michigan
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
Ascorbic acid
What motivational interviewing strategy helps a coach understand the client's point of view and elicits their feelings about what is important to them?
Asking open-ended questions
Which of the following can increase the absorption of vitamin C?
Bioflavanoids
How are most vitamins classified?
By how they are absorbed in the body
Which of the following have glycemic index scores?
Carbohydrates
Gut bacteria has been found to prefer which of the following types of carbohydrates?
Cellulose
Which of the following is a precursor to bile acids?
Cholesterol
Which of the following is a pulpy, acidic fluid passing from the stomach to the small intestine, consisting of gastric juices and partially digested food?
Chyme
Which macronutrient(s) are used most readily in muscle repair, post-exercise?
Complex carbohydrates and protein
Sulfur is a derivative of what two essential amino acids?
Cysteine and methionine
What is the first step in starting an independent nutrition coaching business?
Determine the style of coaching it will offer and target the client
Which of the following can a certified nutrition coach do?
Discuss information about behavioral change strategies to reach goals
An ovo-vegetarian will consume which types of foods?
Eggs and food with egg as ingredients
Together, sodium, chloride, and potassium are known as what category of minerals?
Electrolytes
Which organ system works closely with the nervous system to produce, release, and regulate hormones?
Endocrine system
Which of these processes describes the main method by which the human body dissipates heat?
Evaporation
Which of the following fuel sources is the most effective at producing ATP?
Fatty acids
Which agency regulates the production and distribution of food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and other consumer products?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Which of the following is most likely to protect muscle from being catabolized during exercise?
Fruit
The liver serves as a reservoir for which of the following?
Glucose
Which of the following is the primary source of energy for the brain?
Glycogen
In the typical American diet, approximately 30% of phosphorous comes from which food source?
Grains
Iron is most notably known for its role in:
Hemoglobin
What is the term given to the nutritional deficiencies in people who consume adequate calories but inadequate micronutrients?
Hidden hunger
Who declared "Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food" in 400 B.C.?
Hippocrates
Where is most calcium found in the body?
In the bones
Which method of measuring energy expenditure measures oxygen consumed, and carbon dioxide produced?
Indirect calorimetry
What vitamin is neither fat nor water soluble?
Inositol
Which of the following is a type of diet that focuses on the timing of food intake in a 24-hor period or weekly, rather than on specific types of food?
Intermittent fasting
Which of the following fluid compartments provides the fluid that produces sweat during exercise?
Intravascular
Which of the following is a branched chain amino acid?
Isoleucine
Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?
It prevents spikes in blood glucose
What effect is megadosing with niacin most likely to have on a client looking to increase athletic performance?
It will cause early onset fatigue
Which of the following has been linked to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque?
LDL
Calories from saturated and trans fats should be limited to what percent of daily calories?
Less than 10 percent
What A1C level is recommended for most adults?
Less than 7%
Of the BCAAs, which amino acids is the most used by the body?
Leucine
ApoE is responsible for the reabsorption of lipids into what tissue?
Liver
Which diet has been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease risk up to 30 percent and trigger a significant reduction in the risk of developing Type II diabetes?
Mediterranean
Which of the following is digested quickly in the body?
Monosacharide
What is a drawback of soy protein?
Not bioavailable
What is the goal of researching the competition?
Observe and look for methods that are effective or ineffective
Which organ system is used for smelling?
Olfactory system
Which of the following is a non-essential fatty acid?
Omega-9
What type of formulation can help improve the absorption of vitamin A?
One that is oil-based
Which of the following is defined as an unhealthy preoccupation with eating healthy or eating properly?
Orthorexia
Which of the following is a health history or screening questionnaire that personal trainers use and is a good option for a nutrition coach to gather appropriate health data to keep on file.
PARQ+
The steps a customer goes through when considering, buying, and using a product or service is known as the
Perfect Customer Lifecycle
What can be used to boost motivation and celebrate achievements and milestones along the way?
Photos
A goal of losing ten pounds in six weeks is an example of which type of goal?
Physical goal
In the initial assessment of a client, which element(s) of motivational interviewing apply?
Pre-contemplation and contemplation
Which of the following is a glucocorticosteroid?
Prednisone
Which form of protein supplement is produced by extracting protein from whole food using heat, acid, and enzymes?
Protein concentrates
Questions regarding what motivates a client, what they feel distracts them from their progress and how they feel about their nutrition journey, are part of which type of assessment?
Psychological assessment
What is Saint John's Wort is used for?
Reduce anxiety and address digestive and kidney issues
Within the ATP-ADP cycle, what is the process of adding a phosphate is called?
Rephosphorylation
Which of the following is a disadvantage of in-person nutrition coaching?
Requires more logistical planning
What type of analysis is useful during the planning phase of starting a new business, but can also be used to periodically review an existing business, with the goal of making improvements?
SWOT Analysis
An individual is more prone to obesity with a diet high in what type of fat?
Saturated
Which of the following botanical supplements has the potential for diarrhea as a side effect?
Saw palmetto
What did the Food Pyramid use to represent how much the average American should consume?
Servings per day
Which of the following is one of the most severe and fatal food allergies in the United States?
Shellfish
Which of the following places stress on bones and can prevent osteoporosis in adults?
Strength training
The amount of blood the heart pumps with each heartbeat is known as:
Stroke Volume
Which of the following is widely used to predict an individual's resting metabolic rate (RMR)?
The Bland-Altman analysis
Which of the following was enacted to protect clients' privacy and confidentiality?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Which of the following is a principle stating energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form to another?
The Law of Conservation of Energy
What is the first component of marketing for a new nutrition coach?
The creation of a business name, brand, and logo
In humans, what provides the first impression of food?
The eyes
Which of the following is true regarding trans fats?
Trans fat is present naturally in some animals.
Which of the following is true of trends and fads?
Trends have staying power.
Excess energy is stored in adipose tissue in what form?
Triglycerides
Which of the following is one of the five categories of taste in food, corresponding to the flavor of glutamates?
Umami
Which of the following is one of five unique guiding principles of motivational interviewing?
Uncover ambivalence
Which of these hydration biomarkers provides the best index of day to day hydration?
Urine volume
Which of the following receptors is capable of increasing blood glucose?
Vasopressin 1a
Women require higher amounts of which vitamin?
Vitamin B
Cholesterol is needed in the synthesis of what vitamin?
Vitamin D
Which of the following do Americans lack on a regular basis?
Vitamin D
Muscle will release amino acids to be used as energy under which of the following conditions?
With severe calorie restriction
Proteins that have a high biological value are classified as
a complete protein
A major benefit of group coaching is
accountability
During which stage of change can coaches use incentives and penalties to maintain change?
action stage
The initial detoxification, or detox is the first step in treating
an alcohol disorder.
In individuals with celiac disease, gluten triggers
an immune response, damaging the lining of the small intestine.
What term is used to describe the ability to self-govern and the capacity to act in accordance with objective guidelines instead of being influenced by desires and whims?
autonomy
Vitamin D is important for its role in
bone health.
A marketing statement that demands an immediate response from a recipient is known as a
call to action.
A nutritionist who works in medical and long-term health care facilities is known as a
clinical nutritionist
Epithelial cells can be classified as squamous, cuboidal, or
columnar
Which of the following is a way to gain leverage on oneself or others and make desired changes?
commitment strategy
Which of the following is one of the five stages of change?
contemplation
Free radicals are produced as a result of inflammation in the body, and can cause
damage to cells.
A darker urine pigmentation is typically indicative of
dehydration
Tendons and ligaments are made of
dense connective tissue.
Any irregular eating behavior, such as binge eating, purging, starvation, self-denial, and obsession is considered
disordered eating.
Acknowledging what a client has said, but then restating contrary statements the client has said in the past, is known as
double-sided reflection.
The small intestine is divided into three sections, in the following order:
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
Vitamins and their importance in health and wellness were discovered by European doctors in the
early 1900s.
The types of food and beverages an individual consumes is referred to as one's
eating pattern
What is the most common culprit of positive energy balance leading to weight gain?
excess calorie intake
The flavor of food is heavily influenced by the amount of
fat
The consistency of a food describes its
firmness or thickness
The Food Pyramid, is now thought to have put too little focus on
fruits, vegetables, and protein sources
Foods selected, produced, or consumed for reasons beyond calorie and nutrient content are referred to as
functional foods.
The new MyPlate is shaped like a plate with colorful fractions dedicated to dairy, vegetables, fruits, protein, and
grains
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans publication is meant to
guide the development of federal food, nutrition, and health policies programs.
Any claim that states, suggests, or implies a relationship between a food and a constituent of health, is referred to as a
health claim.
A client with low blood sugar levels is correctly identified as having
hypoglycemia
Table salt is often fortified with:
iodine
Specialized cells on the pancreas, which secrete insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin are referred to as the
islets of Langerhans
Fructose produces a slower rise in blood sugar after consumption because
it must be converted to glucose first.
A thin polar membrane made of pairs of lipid molecules, is known as a(n)
lipid bilayer
A client is at most risk for malabsorption of vitamin K on what type of diet?
low in fat
Foods intended to be ingested under the supervision of a physician for specific dietary management of a disease or condition are known as
medical foods
The treatment of medical conditions with diet, is referred to as
medical nutrition therapy.
What term is used to describe the way a client approaches and responds to adversity?
mental toughness
The process of converting ingested nutrients into energy within the body is known as
metabolism
Listening for and responding to the body's natural cues for thirst, hunger, and satiety is referred to as
mindful eating.
A vitamin supplement containing two or more compounds is called a
multivitamin.
A claim on a food product that directly, or by implication, characterizes the level of a nutrient in food is known as a
nutrient content claim.
The amount of nutrients in a food, relative to the number of calories it provides, is known as
nutrient density.
Data collected through observations and actual data, not opinions, is called
objective data
Within what stage of change may people not be consciously aware of the risks of their behavior?
pre-contemplation
The part of a package label most likely to be displayed, shown, or examined under normal conditions on a retail display is the
principal display panel.
An individual's goal or fixed intention is referred to as his
purpose
Supplementing with glutamine is most beneficial for clients
recovering from an injury.
The seven steps in the goal-setting process are: determining the desired result, creating a SMART goal, writing the goal(s) down, creating a plan of action, establishing a timeline, acting, and
reevaluating and assessing progress.
Factors affecting a person's access to food, food selections and the way they consume foods include: cultural, economic, and
religious considerations
According to FDA regulations, the information panel must contain specific information, including
required major allergens.
Most protein digestion happens after chyme moves into the
small intestine
The three types of muscle found in the human body are: cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle, and
smooth muscle
A healthy eating pattern should be low in added sugars, saturated fats, and
sodium
Supplements claiming to boost energy levels, reduce stress, and improve joint health and immune function, are classified as
specialty supplements.
Within the SMART goals acronym, what does the 'S' stand for?
specific
Andropause, also referred to as male menopause is a symptom associated with low levels of
testosterone
Serving sizes must be based on amounts of foods and beverages
that people are actually eating.
The form in which a supplement enters the body for absorption is known as
the delivery system.
The most common weight-management supplements are referred to as
thermogenic supplements.
Vitamin C is stored in the body in low amounts because:
they dissolve in water and removed in urine.
SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and
timely
What are the two types of business plans, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA)?
traditional and lean
Periodically throughout the process, reassessment will be required to measure progress and
understand plateaus.
