NCSF-CPT Nutrition & Weight Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
- 2 kcal
- 4 kcal (Correct answer)
- 7 kcal
- 9 kcal
Correct answer: 4 kcal
Carbohydrates provide 4 kcal per gram, the same caloric density as protein.
Question 2: What is the recommended daily protein intake for a strength-trained athlete per pound of body weight?
- 0.2–0.4 g/lb
- 0.5–0.6 g/lb
- 0.7–1.0 g/lb (Correct answer)
- 1.5–2.0 g/lb
Correct answer: 0.7–1.0 g/lb
Strength athletes are commonly advised to consume 0.7–1.0 grams of protein per pound (approximately 1.6–2.2 g/kg) of body weight daily.
Question 3: What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
- Building muscle tissue
- Insulating organs
- Providing quick energy and fueling the brain (Correct answer)
- Transporting fat-soluble vitamins
Correct answer: Providing quick energy and fueling the brain
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most readily available fuel source, particularly for high-intensity exercise and brain function.
Question 4: Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Fat (Correct answer)
- Alcohol
Correct answer: Fat
Dietary fat provides 9 kilocalories per gram, making it the most energy-dense macronutrient.
Question 5: What does BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) represent?
- Calories burned during exercise only
- Total daily energy expenditure including activity
- Calories needed to maintain basic physiological functions at rest (Correct answer)
- Maximum caloric intake for weight loss
Correct answer: Calories needed to maintain basic physiological functions at rest
BMR is the number of calories the body needs to sustain vital functions (breathing, circulation, cell production) at complete rest.
Question 6: Which vitamin is fat-soluble?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D (Correct answer)
- Vitamin B6
Correct answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin (along with A, E, and K) that is stored in body fat and the liver.
NCSF-CPT Nutrition & Weight Management 1
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?