ACE Nutrition & Weight Management 2

Question 1

What caloric deficit is generally recommended to produce approximately 1 pound (0.45 kg) of fat loss per week?

Accepted Answer

3,500 kcal/week

Answer

1,500 kcal/week

Answer

5,000 kcal/week

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7,000 kcal/week

Question 2

Which of the following is a limitation of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of health risk?

Accepted Answer

It does not differentiate between fat mass and lean mass

Answer

It requires expensive lab equipment to calculate

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It is only valid for individuals over age 40

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It underestimates risk in underweight individuals

Question 3

What is the minimum daily caloric intake generally recommended for women to avoid nutrient deficiencies during a weight-loss program?

Accepted Answer

1,200 kcal

Answer

800 kcal

Answer

1,500 kcal

Answer

1,800 kcal

Question 4

Which hormone, produced by adipose tissue, signals satiety to the hypothalamus and helps regulate long-term energy balance?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

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Ghrelin

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Insulin

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Cortisol

Question 5

Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when a client has at least three of five risk factors including abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low HDL, elevated blood pressure, and which fifth criterion?

Accepted Answer

Elevated fasting blood glucose

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Elevated LDL cholesterol

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Elevated uric acid levels

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Reduced VO2max

Question 6

What physiological mechanism primarily explains why 'yo-yo' dieting often leads to increased body fat percentage over time?

Accepted Answer

Caloric restriction causes loss of lean mass, lowering resting metabolic rate

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Repeated dieting permanently damages the gut microbiome

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Fat cells increase in number with each dieting cycle

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Hormones permanently increase hunger during caloric restriction

Question 7

According to the ACE scope of practice, which of the following is an appropriate nutrition-related action for a personal trainer?

Accepted Answer

Sharing general government dietary guidelines such as MyPlate

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Creating individualized meal plans with specific caloric targets

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Prescribing supplements to address diagnosed nutrient deficiencies

Answer

Providing medical nutrition therapy for a client with Type 1 diabetes