Client Consultation & Program Design Flashcards

Which nutrient is most important for a strict vegan endurance athlete to get from a supplement or fortified foods?

Answer: Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is found reliably only in animal foods, so vegans need supplements or fortified foods.

When designing a program for a 14-year-old soccer player, what should be the top priority?

Answer: Enough energy and nutrients to support growth, development, and training

Young athletes need enough energy and nutrients for both growth and training, so restrictive approaches are inappropriate.

Why might a 65-year-old masters athlete be advised to eat more protein per meal than a younger athlete?

Answer: Anabolic resistance makes aging muscle less responsive to smaller protein doses

Anabolic resistance means older adults need larger protein doses per meal (about 0.4 g/kg) to fully stimulate muscle protein synthesis.

A client with a history of disordered eating asks for a strict, gram-precise macro tracking plan. What is the most appropriate approach?

Answer: Avoid rigid tracking and work together with or refer to a qualified mental health professional

Rigid tracking can trigger relapse, so a team approach with a mental health professional is recommended.

For events lasting longer than about 2.5 hours, what carbohydrate intake strategy is supported by current evidence?

Answer: Up to about 90 g per hour using multiple transportable carbohydrates such as glucose and fructose

Glucose-fructose blends use different gut transporters, allowing intake and oxidation of up to about 90 g/h.

A female distance runner reports constant fatigue, and her diet is low in iron. What should the sports nutritionist do?

Answer: Refer her to a physician for blood work, including ferritin, while improving dietary iron

Iron deficiency should be confirmed by blood testing through a physician, while food-based strategies can start right away.

A client taking warfarin wants to add large amounts of kale and spinach to their diet. What is the best guidance?

Answer: Keep vitamin K intake consistent and talk with their physician before making major changes

Sudden changes in vitamin K intake can change how warfarin works, so intake should stay consistent and be coordinated with the physician.