CPA Nutrition & Dietary Needs 3

Question 1

A petroleum apprentice working rotating 12-hour shifts needs to maintain energy levels throughout the night shift. What eating strategy is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Consume smaller, balanced meals and snacks at regular intervals

Answer

Smaller, balanced meals distributed throughout the shift stabilize blood sugar and sustain energy without causing post-meal fatigue.

Question 2

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption and plays a role in bone health, which is critical for workers who carry heavy loads?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D is required for the intestinal absorption of calcium, supporting strong bones that resist fracture under heavy physical loads.

Question 3

Protein is especially important in the diet of petroleum workers because it primarily helps to:

Accepted Answer

Repair and rebuild muscle tissue damaged during physical labor

Answer

Protein supplies amino acids used to repair micro-tears in muscle tissue caused by heavy physical work, supporting recovery between shifts.

Question 4

A petroleum apprentice's diet is very low in iron. Which job-related symptom is most likely to worsen as a result?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue and reduced physical endurance

Answer

Iron is needed to produce hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to muscles; iron deficiency reduces oxygen delivery and causes fatigue and poor endurance.

Question 5

Which of the following snacks would provide the best sustained energy for a petroleum worker during a mid-shift break?

Accepted Answer

A handful of mixed nuts and dried fruit

Answer

Mixed nuts and dried fruit combine healthy fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy release without a rapid sugar crash.

(CPA) Certified Petroleum Apprentice Practice Test

(CPA) Certified Petroleum Apprentice Practice Test

CPA Nutrition & Dietary Needs 3