NSCA-CPT Nutrition and Weight Management 2

Question 1

What is the BEST pre-workout meal timing recommendation for a client performing an afternoon training session?

Accepted Answer

3–4 hours before, balanced mixed meal

Answer

5–6 hours before, high-fat meal

Answer

30 minutes before, high-protein meal

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Immediately before, large carbohydrate meal

Question 2

Which condition is characterized by chronically low energy availability resulting in hormonal disruption and decreased bone density in female athletes?

Accepted Answer

Female Athlete Triad

Answer

Anorexia athletica

Answer

Bulimia nervosa

Answer

Iron-deficiency anemia

Question 3

A personal trainer notices a client rapidly losing weight, appears fatigued, and has poor recovery. What is the MOST likely nutritional issue?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient caloric intake

Answer

Excessive carbohydrate intake

Answer

Too much dietary fat

Answer

Excessive water consumption

Question 4

What is the recommended carbohydrate intake (g/kg/day) for an athlete training 1–3 hours per day at moderate-to-high intensity?

Accepted Answer

6–10 g/kg/day

Answer

1–3 g/kg/day

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3–5 g/kg/day

Answer

11–14 g/kg/day

Question 5

Which of the following ergogenic aids is classified by the NSCA as having the strongest evidence for improving high-intensity exercise performance?

Accepted Answer

Creatine monohydrate

Answer

HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate)

Answer

Branched-chain amino acids

Answer

Glutamine

Question 6

How much water should a client drink during exercise to prevent dehydration, per NSCA general guidelines?

Accepted Answer

3–8 oz every 10–20 minutes

Answer

1–2 oz every 30 minutes

Answer

16–20 oz every hour

Answer

Drink only when thirsty