Gym Trainer Nutrition & Weight Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many calories are in one gram of protein?
- 4 calories (Correct answer)
- 9 calories
- 7 calories
- 3 calories
Correct answer: 4 calories
Protein provides 4 calories per gram, the same as carbohydrates, while fat provides 9 calories per gram.
Question 2: What is the general protein intake recommendation for individuals engaged in resistance training, per kg of body weight per day?
- 1.6–2.2 g/kg (Correct answer)
- 0.8 g/kg
- 3.0–4.0 g/kg
- 0.4–0.6 g/kg
Correct answer: 1.6–2.2 g/kg
Current evidence supports 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight daily to maximize muscle protein synthesis.
Question 3: Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during moderate to high-intensity exercise?
- Carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Fat
- Protein
- Fiber
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates (stored as glycogen) are the primary and most efficient fuel for moderate to high-intensity exercise.
Question 4: A personal trainer's scope of practice regarding nutrition generally allows them to:
- Provide general healthy eating guidelines and refer complex cases to dietitians (Correct answer)
- Create individualized therapeutic meal plans
- Diagnose eating disorders
- Prescribe supplements for specific medical conditions
Correct answer: Provide general healthy eating guidelines and refer complex cases to dietitians
Personal trainers can share general nutrition guidelines but must refer clients with complex needs to registered dietitians.
Question 5: What is a caloric deficit, and how does it relate to weight loss?
- Consuming fewer calories than expended, creating conditions for fat loss (Correct answer)
- Eating more calories than burned, building muscle
- The number of calories burned during exercise only
- A deficit in micronutrient intake
Correct answer: Consuming fewer calories than expended, creating conditions for fat loss
A caloric deficit (calories in < calories out) forces the body to use stored energy, primarily fat, resulting in weight loss.
Question 6: Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to sunlight and is important for calcium absorption?
- Vitamin D (Correct answer)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B12
Correct answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is produced when UVB rays convert skin cholesterol to vitamin D3, which regulates calcium absorption and bone health.
Gym Trainer Nutrition & Weight Management 1
How many calories are in one gram of protein?