CFP Nutrition & Health 4

Question 1

A fitness client wants to lose 1 lb of fat per week. Approximately what daily caloric deficit is required to achieve this goal?

Accepted Answer

500 kcal/day

Answer

One pound of fat contains approximately 3,500 kcal; a 500 kcal/day deficit over 7 days yields a 3,500 kcal weekly deficit.

Question 2

Which electrolyte is the primary intracellular cation and plays a key role in muscle contraction and nerve transmission?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

Answer

Potassium is the dominant intracellular cation and is essential for maintaining the resting membrane potential and enabling muscle and nerve function.

Question 3

What does the term 'nitrogen balance' indicate in the context of protein metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Whether protein intake equals, exceeds, or is less than protein breakdown

Answer

Nitrogen balance compares nitrogen intake from protein to nitrogen losses; positive balance indicates net protein synthesis, negative indicates net breakdown.

Question 4

A client who is lactose intolerant avoids all dairy. Which non-dairy food provides the highest amount of dietary calcium per serving?

Accepted Answer

Canned sardines with bones

Answer

Canned sardines with edible bones provide approximately 325 mg of calcium per 3-oz serving, more than most plant-based alternatives.

Question 5

Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal per gram, more than twice the energy density of carbohydrates or protein?

Accepted Answer

Dietary fat

Answer

Fat yields 9 kcal/g compared to 4 kcal/g for both protein and carbohydrates, making it the most energy-dense macronutrient.

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CFP Nutrition & Health 4