NSCA-CPT Nutrition and Weight Management

Question 1

According to NSCA-CPT guidelines, what is the recommended daily protein intake for a recreational exerciser?

Accepted Answer

0.8–1.0 g/kg/day

Answer

The NSCA recommends 0.8–1.0 g/kg/day of protein for recreational exercisers to support general health and recovery.

Question 2

Which macronutrient is the PRIMARY fuel source during high-intensity anaerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Carbohydrates (as muscle glycogen and blood glucose) are the primary fuel during high-intensity anaerobic exercise due to rapid ATP production via glycolysis.

Question 3

A client wants to lose 1 lb of body fat per week. Approximately what caloric deficit per day is required?

Accepted Answer

500 kcal/day

Answer

One pound of fat equals roughly 3,500 kcal, so a 500 kcal/day deficit over 7 days achieves approximately 1 lb of fat loss per week.

Question 4

What is the primary role of dietary fat in the body during low-to-moderate intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Primary fuel substrate via beta-oxidation

Answer

During low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise, fat is the primary fuel through beta-oxidation of free fatty acids in the mitochondria.

Question 5

Which vitamin is classified as fat-soluble and can accumulate to toxic levels if over-supplemented?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin A is fat-soluble and stored in the liver; excessive supplementation can lead to hypervitaminosis A, causing toxicity.

NSCA-CPT Exam Practice Test

NSCA-CPT Exam Practice Test

NSCA-CPT Nutrition and Weight Management