NCSF-CPT Nutrition & Weight Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a caloric deficit?
- Consuming more calories than you expend
- Consuming fewer calories than you expend (Correct answer)
- Eating zero carbohydrates per day
- Burning exactly the calories you consume
Correct answer: Consuming fewer calories than you expend
A caloric deficit occurs when total energy intake is less than total energy expenditure, which promotes fat loss over time.
Question 2: What is glycogen?
- A type of dietary fat
- The stored form of glucose in muscles and the liver (Correct answer)
- A protein used for muscle repair
- A digestive enzyme for carbohydrates
Correct answer: The stored form of glucose in muscles and the liver
Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates found primarily in skeletal muscle and the liver, used as a readily available energy source.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of a complete protein?
- Brown rice
- Black beans
- Chicken breast (Correct answer)
- Quinoa only
Correct answer: Chicken breast
Chicken breast is a complete protein because it contains all nine essential amino acids in adequate amounts.
Question 4: What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat?
- 10–15% of total calories
- 20–35% of total calories (Correct answer)
- 40–50% of total calories
- 5–10% of total calories
Correct answer: 20–35% of total calories
The AMDR for fat is 20–35% of total daily caloric intake, as established by the Dietary Reference Intakes.
Question 5: What electrolyte is most critical for fluid balance and muscle function?
- Calcium
- Iron
- Sodium (Correct answer)
- Zinc
Correct answer: Sodium
Sodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte responsible for fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
Question 6: What is the recommended fluid intake before exercise according to NCSF guidelines?
- 8 oz immediately before training
- 17–20 oz at least 2 hours before exercise (Correct answer)
- No fluids to avoid bloating
- Only sports drinks, not water
Correct answer: 17–20 oz at least 2 hours before exercise
NCSF recommends consuming 17–20 oz of water 2 hours prior to exercise to ensure adequate pre-exercise hydration.
NCSF-CPT Nutrition & Weight Management 2
What is a caloric deficit?