Nutrition for fitness - Module 1 exam
What is being included to the new labels
"Added sugars" in grams and as percent Daily Value
What internet sources should you be skeptical about?
.com, .net
reliable internet sources are
.edu, .org, .gov
Free contains
0.5g
reasonable weight loss is
1-2 pounds a week
Added sugars - should be no more than
10% of total calories
Saturated Fat - should be no more than
10% of total calories
Adults (18-64 years old): Should get at least ______ minutes each week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity
150
Adults (18-64 years old) Strengthening activities should be included at least ____ days per week.
2
Overweight or Obese Adults Strength training exercises should be included at least _____ days per week.
2
adults should engage in strength training exercise at least
2 days per week
The DGA offers advice for healthy Americans ages
2 years and over
Sodium - should consume less than
2,300 mg per day
high in is
20% or more of the daily value
Children and Adolescents (6-17 years old) Muscle and bone-strengthening activities should be included at least ____ times per week.
3
Children and Adolescents (6-17 years old): Should get at least ____ minutes of physical activity daily
60
Most people need _____ minutes daily of physical activity to stay healthy.
60
Overweight or Obese Adults: Should get at least ______ minutes daily of moderate or intense aerobic exercise
60
People who are physically active for about _____ hours a week have a ____ percent lower risk of dying early than those who are active for less than ____ minutes a week.
7, 40, 30
which professional organization certifies fitness professionals, including personal trainers
ACE
When seeking a fitness professional it is important to ask about their
Academic background License and credentials Certifications Expertise and past experience
Which of the following healthy messages does NOT accompany MyPlate?
Avoid foods that are not plant based
Which of the following credentials is board certified in application of nutrition to sports and fitness?
CSSD
a highly qualified sports nutrition professional has the following credential after his/her name
CSSD
What certification is designed for a team setting?
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
exercise has been shown to be just as effective for weight loss as calorie restrictions TRUE OR FALSE
False
to become a registered dietitian your minimum education is a 2 year degree True or false
False
What should you look for after the persons name
LD or RDN
A person that lists "nutritionist" after their name:
May not have a formal nutrition degree from a college or university
What is considered ACSM's most prestigious credential
RCEP's
An obese person should get 60 minutes of exercise True Or False
True
Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) have what qualifications
a bachelor's degree in dietetics and nutrition, has completed a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised practice and has passed a national registration examination.
The minimal for an ACE personal trainer is
a high school diploma
What was recently added to the new food labels
added sugar grams
Goals for my plate are based on
age, gender, activity level, and size.
when determining if a nutrition article is legit in a magazine check for
author credibility
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the
average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97%-98%) healthy people.
The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) requires a
bachelor's degree from an accredited university and passing a qualifying exam
Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS) requires a
bachelor's degree in exercise science with at least 250 hours of practice experience
Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) holds a
bachelor's in exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology and can work with individuals who have medically controlled diseases.
good source is
between 10-19%
What would be reliable sources of nutrition information
blog by a sport dietitian, nutrition information posted by a government organization, article published in a peer reviewed journal
Certified as Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or Sports Dietitian is a
board certified registered dietitian that has been a dietitian for at least 2 years and has practical experience of 1,500 hours in sport nutrition within the past 5 years.
In extreme cases, excessive exercise can lead to
brain damage, kidney failure and death.
what foods are included in one or more myplate food groups
calcium fortified milk, pizza, white bread
What is being removed from the new label
calories from fat
A certified personal trainer (CPT)
can help healthy people meet their fitness goals
Choose fresh or frozen vegetables over
canned
Fruits are an excellent source of
carbohydrate, fiber, phytochemicals, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
A good substitution to limit discretionary calories would be:
choosing whole fruit over fruit juice
aside from the protein group, you can get good amounts of protein through what food group
dairy
what food group is swiss cheese in
dairy
Nutritionist
does not have any rigorous, academic degree, or training.
Whole grains contain the
entire grain kernel, and tend to be higher in fiber
How often are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans released
every 5 years
vegetables are an
excellent source of fiber, phytochemicals, and antioxidant nutrients
In social media, the younger generation usually seeks:
experiences from peers to help guide health advice
Oils are
fats that are liquid at room temperature
myplate goals are placed on all of the following except
food preferences
Choose more whole fruit rather than
fruit juice
what food group is pancake in
grain
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) holds a
high school diploma
The NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) certification requires a
high school diploma and successful completion of a challenging examination
what choice of protein should be eaten most often
lean meats
both saturated fat and added sugars should be
less than 10% of calories
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP) holds a
master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or kinesiology plus 600 hours of clinical experience.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) should be thought of as the
maximum amount to consume daily.
does one single study make the recommendations absolute to all?
no
ACE Personal Trainer Certification is designed to provide
one-on-one or small-group fitness instruction
When excessive activity is combined with a deficiency in calories what occurs?
osteoporosis
Refined grains have been
processed to remove the bran and germ, giving the food a finer texture and improving shelf life.
what food group are eggs in
protein
the best way to tell if a nutritionist is qualified is by
seeing if the have LD or RDN after their name
young adults are most likely to seek nutrition information through
social media
Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) are
the experts in nutrition
what food group are potatoes in
vegetable
At least half of grains should be
whole grains