ACE ACE - Personal Trainer Nutrition and Weight Management 2

Question 1

What is glycogen?

Accepted Answer

The stored form of glucose in muscles and liver

Answer

A type of dietary fat

Answer

A digestive enzyme

Answer

A protein found in muscle tissue

Question 2

What percentage of total daily calories is generally recommended to come from carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

45–65%

Answer

10–20%

Answer

20–35%

Answer

70–80%

Question 3

Which mineral plays a critical role in oxygen transport in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Magnesium

Question 4

What is the thermic effect of food (TEF)?

Accepted Answer

Energy burned to digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients

Answer

The heat generated during exercise

Answer

The temperature of food at consumption

Answer

Calories stored after a large meal

Question 5

What is the general daily protein recommendation for a moderately active adult?

Accepted Answer

0.8–1.0 g/kg body weight

Answer

0.4–0.5 g/kg body weight

Answer

1.8–2.2 g/kg body weight

Answer

3.0–4.0 g/kg body weight

Question 6

How many calories are provided per gram of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

4 calories

Answer

2 calories

Answer

7 calories

Answer

9 calories