ISSA Nutrition exam

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%

What is the standard recommendation for total daily calories from saturated fats?

10%

How many organ systems are in the human body?

11

What is the daily recommended dosage of calcium for female athletes?

1500mg

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.

Protein catabolism is most likely to occur during a

2 hour swim

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 L

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

What is the recommended ratio for omega-6 to omega-3?

2:1

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 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

According to research, what percentage of employees self-report exercise in companies with corporate wellness programs?

8%

Approximately what percentage of a cell's mass is comprised of water?

80

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 min

The term organic describes a product supported with a verifying USDA seal, and contains organic ingredients of at least

95%

Which of the following is an enzyme catalyzing the breakdown of ATP to ADP?

ATPase

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 is the premise of motivational interviewing?

All people have a desire for self-actualization

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

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?

Bioflavonoids

Which of the following is widely used to predict an individual's resting metabolic rate (RMR)?

Bland-Altman analysis

How are most vitamins classified?

By how they are absorbed in the body

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

What is the first step in starting an independent nutrition coaching business?

Establish an LLC and obtain a business license

Which agency regulates the production and distribution of food, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and other consumer products?

FDA

Which method of measuring energy expenditure measures oxygen consumed, and carbon dioxide produced?

Indirect calorimetry

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 is a branched chain amino acid?

Isoleucine

Fructose produces a slower rise in blood sugar after consumption because

It must be converted into glucose first

What role does the pancreas play in the digestion of protein?

It produces protease It releases trypsin

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 is a principle stating energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form to another?

Law of Conservation of Energy

Of the BCAAs, which amino acids is the most used by the body?

Leucine

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

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

What type of formulation can help improve the absorption of vitamin A?

One that is oil-based

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 Lifecyle.

What can be used to boost motivation and celebrate achievements and milestones along the way?

Photos

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

Supplementing with glutamine is most beneficial for clients

Recovering from an injury

What is Saint John's Wort is used for?

Reduce anxiety and address digestive and kidney issues

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

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

A healthy eating pattern should be low in added sugars, saturated fats, and

Sodium

Which of the following was enacted to protect clients' privacy and confidentiality?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

What is the first component of marketing for a new nutrition coach?

The creation of a business name, brand, and logo

Vitamin C is stored in the body in low amounts because:

They dissolve in water and removed in the urine

What are the two types of business plans, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA)?

Traditional and Lean

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.

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

A major benefit of group coaching is

accountability

During which stage of change can coaches use incentives and penalties to maintain change?

action stage

In general, daily mineral requirements are correlated with what?

activity levels

What hormone helps the body retain sodium and as a result increases blood volume?

aldosterone

Which of the following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?

all of the above (lowers blood cholesterol, good sources=oatmeal, apple, broccoli, legumes, makes you feel fuller longer) prevents spikes in blood glucose

Which of the following food sources provides the highest amount of protein per 100 gram serving?

almonds

In individuals with celiac disease, gluten triggers

an immune response, damaging the lining of the small intestine.

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

ascorbic acid

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

Which of the following have glycemic index scores?

carbs

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

A nutritionist who works in medical and long-term health care facilities is known as a

clinical nutritionist.

Which of the following is a way to gain leverage on oneself or others and make desired changes?

commitment strategy

Proteins that have a high biological value are classified as

complete protiens

Which of the following is one of the five stages of change?

contemplation

Epithelial cells can be classified as squamous, cuboidal, or

cubodial

Sulfur is a derivative of what two essential amino acids?

cysteine and methionine

The form in which a supplement enters the body for absorption is known as

delivery system

Tendons and ligaments are made of

dense regular connective tissue

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, ileum

The types of food and beverages an individual consumes is referred to as one's

eating pattern

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

What is the most common culprit of positive energy balance leading to weight gain?

excess calorie intake

Which of the following fuel sources is the most effective at producing ATP?

fatty acids

Which of the following is most likely to protect muscle from being catabolized during exercise?

fruit

The Food Pyramid, is now thought to have put too little focus on

fruits, vegetables, and protein sources.

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

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

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

What vitamin is neither fat nor water soluble?

inositol

Which of the following fluid compartments provides the fluid that produces sweat during exercise?

intravascular

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.

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%

A thin polar membrane made of pairs of lipid molecules, is known as a(n)

lipid bilayer

ApoE is responsible for the reabsorption of lipids into what tissue?

liver

A client is at most risk for malabsorption of vitamin K on what type of diet?

low in fat

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

Which of the following is digested quickly in the body?

monosacharides

vitamin supplement containing two or more compounds is called

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 a

nutrient density.

Data collected through observations and actual data, not opinions, is called

objective data

Which of the following is a non-essential fatty acid?

omega 9

A goal of losing ten pounds in six weeks is an example of which type of goal?

physical goal

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

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.

Within the ATP-ADP cycle, what is the process of adding a phosphate is called?

rephosphorylation

According to FDA regulations, the information panel must contain specific information, including

required major allergens.

An individual is more prone to obesity with a diet high in what type of fat?

saturated fat

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

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

The amount of blood the heart pumps with each heartbeat is known as:

stroke volume

Serving sizes must be based on amounts of foods and beverages

that people are actually eating.

ambivalence

the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes

The most common weight-management supplements are referred to as

thermogenic supplements.

SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and

timely

Excess energy is stored in adipose tissue in what form?

triglycerides

Which of the following is one of five unique guiding principles of motivational interviewing?

uncover ambivalence

Periodically throughout the process, reassessment will be required to measure progress and

understand plateaus

Which of these hydration biomarkers provides the best index of day to day hydration?

urine volume