Gym Trainer Nutrition & Weight Management

Question 1

How many calories are in one gram of protein?

Accepted Answer

4 calories

Answer

9 calories

Answer

7 calories

Answer

3 calories

Question 2

What is the general protein intake recommendation for individuals engaged in resistance training, per kg of body weight per day?

Accepted Answer

1.6–2.2 g/kg

Answer

0.8 g/kg

Answer

3.0–4.0 g/kg

Answer

0.4–0.6 g/kg

Question 3

Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during moderate to high-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Answer

Fat

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fiber

Question 4

A personal trainer's scope of practice regarding nutrition generally allows them to:

Accepted Answer

Provide general healthy eating guidelines and refer complex cases to dietitians

Answer

Create individualized therapeutic meal plans

Answer

Diagnose eating disorders

Answer

Prescribe supplements for specific medical conditions

Question 5

What is a caloric deficit, and how does it relate to weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Consuming fewer calories than expended, creating conditions for fat loss

Answer

Eating more calories than burned, building muscle

Answer

The number of calories burned during exercise only

Answer

A deficit in micronutrient intake

Question 6

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to sunlight and is important for calcium absorption?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin B12