Chapter 14 : Nutrition Foundations
Which of the following is the recommended portion size of fats for a female?
1 thumbs
Which of the following is the recommended portion size for a serving of protein for a male?
2 palms
Approximately what percentage of the average adult's total body weight is water?
60%
Glycemic index
A system that ranks foods on a scale from 1-100 based on their effect on blood sugar levels
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?
Offer general nutrition guidance and recommendations
Which type of carbohydrate is broken down and converted to energy in the body the quickest?
Simple carbs
Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
Starchy vegetables
3-3-3 rule
The body can go 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.
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?
Trans fat
Which of the following foods has the highest number of grams of fat per 100 grams of food?
Vegetable oil
