NCCPT Nutrition and Client Habits 2

Question 1

A client reports eating very little during the day but binging at night. Which behavioral strategy is MOST appropriate to address this pattern?

Accepted Answer

Encourage structured meal timing with regular daytime eating

Answer

Structured meal timing helps regulate hunger hormones and reduces the likelihood of nighttime overeating.

Question 2

Which macronutrient has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF), meaning the body burns more calories digesting it?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Answer

Protein has a TEF of 20–35%, significantly higher than carbohydrates (5–10%) or fats (0–3%).

Question 3

A client wants to lose fat but regularly skips breakfast. What does current evidence suggest about meal frequency and weight management?

Accepted Answer

Total daily caloric balance is more important than meal frequency alone

Answer

Research consistently shows that total energy balance over the day has a greater impact on weight management than meal timing or frequency.

Question 4

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to sunlight and is commonly deficient in indoor workers?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D is produced in the skin through UVB radiation exposure and is often deficient in people with limited sun exposure.

Question 5

When a client asks about using sports drinks during a 30-minute moderate-intensity workout, the NCCPT-aligned recommendation is:

Accepted Answer

Water is generally sufficient for workouts under 60 minutes

Answer

For workouts under 60 minutes at moderate intensity, water is adequate hydration without the added sugars in sports drinks.

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