Nutrition Foundations

Approximately what percentage of the average adult's total body weight is water?

60 percent

Which category of nutrients protect the body from free radicals and the cellular damage they cause?

Antioxidants

In which of the following ways can a certified personal trainer help a client with nutrition? A. Offer general nutrition guidance and recommendations. B. Write meal plans that support the client's fitness goals. C. Diagnose a food allergy for a client. D. Give nutrition advice to treat a client's chronic health condition.

Offer general nutrition guidance and recommendations

Which of the following is the recommended portion size for a serving of fats for a female? A. One palm B. Two thumbs C. One fist D. One thumb

One thumb

Which type of carbohydrate is broken down and converted to energy in the body the quickest?

Simple carbohydrates

Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate? A. Fruit B. White bread C. Starchy vegetables D. Candy

Starchy vegetables

What are nutritional limiting factors?

The nutritional choices a client makes that keep them from making progress or seeing results.

Which type of fats have been found to increase an individual's risk for coronary artery disease when consumed in excess?

Trans fat

Which of the following is the recommended portion size for a serving of protein for a male? A. One fist B. Two thumbs C. Two palms D. One palm

Two palms

Which of the following foods has the highest number of grams of fat per 100 grams of food? A. Plain yogurt B. Cashews C. Cheesecake D. Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil