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  1. How many calories are in one gram of dietary fat?

    Answer: 9 calories

    Fat provides 9 calories per gram, making it the most calorie-dense macronutrient.

  2. Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity exercise?

    Answer: Carbohydrates

    Carbohydrates, stored as glycogen, are the primary and preferred energy source during high-intensity anaerobic exercise.

  3. What BMI range is classified as 'overweight' according to standard guidelines?

    Answer: 25.0–29.9

    A BMI of 25.0–29.9 is classified as overweight according to the World Health Organization and CDC guidelines.

  4. What is the term for the minimum number of calories needed to maintain basic physiological functions at rest?

    Answer: Basal metabolic rate

    The basal metabolic rate (BMR) represents the energy required to sustain essential bodily functions while at complete rest.

  5. How many calories per week must be reduced (through diet and/or exercise) to lose approximately one pound of body fat?

    Answer: 3,500 calories

    One pound of body fat contains approximately 3,500 calories, so a weekly deficit of 3,500 calories equates to roughly one pound of fat loss.

  6. Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

    Answer: Vitamin D

    Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin (along with A, E, and K) that can be synthesized through sun exposure and is stored in body fat.