NCCPT Nutrition and Client Habits 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A client on a 2,000-calorie diet asks how many grams of fat they should consume if fat should make up 30% of their intake. What is the correct answer?
- 45 grams
- 55 grams
- 67 grams (Correct answer)
- 90 grams
Correct answer: 67 grams
30% of 2,000 calories = 600 fat calories; 600 ÷ 9 calories per gram = ~67 grams of fat.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a fat-soluble vitamin?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin E (Correct answer)
- Folate
Correct answer: Vitamin E
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble; Vitamins C and the B vitamins are water-soluble.
Question 3: A client says they feel hungry an hour after eating. Which food choice would BEST improve satiety at their next meal?
- White bread with jam
- Brown rice with grilled chicken and broccoli (Correct answer)
- A plain rice cake
- A low-fat fruit-flavored yogurt
Correct answer: Brown rice with grilled chicken and broccoli
Combining complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and fiber-rich vegetables creates a more satiating meal that slows digestion.
Question 4: When educating a client about sodium intake, the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to no more than:
- 1,500 mg per day
- 2,300 mg per day (Correct answer)
- 3,000 mg per day
- 3,500 mg per day
Correct answer: 2,300 mg per day
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day for most adults.
Question 5: A client has a habit of stress-eating sweets in the afternoon. Which behavior modification technique would MOST directly address this trigger?
- Eliminate all sugar from the diet immediately
- Identify the stress trigger and replace the behavior with a non-food coping strategy (Correct answer)
- Increase workout frequency to compensate for extra calories
- Recommend the client eat a larger lunch to prevent afternoon hunger
Correct answer: Identify the stress trigger and replace the behavior with a non-food coping strategy
Identifying the trigger and substituting an alternative coping behavior targets the root cause of stress-eating rather than just restricting food.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the function of omega-3 fatty acids in the body?
- They are the primary fuel source during high-intensity exercise
- They support anti-inflammatory processes and cardiovascular health (Correct answer)
- They are stored as glycogen in the liver
- They directly stimulate muscle protein synthesis
Correct answer: They support anti-inflammatory processes and cardiovascular health
Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, play key roles in reducing inflammation and supporting heart health.
Question 7: A personal trainer notices a client appears to be significantly underweight and describes extremely restrictive eating. The MOST appropriate action is:
- Design a high-calorie meal plan for the client immediately
- Refer the client to a registered dietitian and/or physician (Correct answer)
- Increase the client's training volume to stimulate appetite
- Tell the client they need to eat more at each session
Correct answer: Refer the client to a registered dietitian and/or physician
Signs of disordered eating exceed a personal trainer's scope of practice, requiring referral to qualified healthcare professionals.
NCCPT Nutrition and Client Habits 3
A client on a 2,000-calorie diet asks how many grams of fat they should consume if fat should make up 30% of their intake.
What is the correct answer?