Nutrition for Personal Training Flashcards
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How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
Answer: 4 calories
Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, the same as protein, while fat provides 9 calories per gram.
Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity exercise?
Answer: Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates, stored as muscle glycogen and circulating blood glucose, are the preferred fuel during high-intensity exercise because they can be broken down rapidly for ATP production.
As a personal trainer in the US, which of the following nutrition tasks falls WITHIN your scope of practice?
Answer: Providing general nutrition education based on established dietary guidelines
Personal trainers may provide general nutrition education aligned with established guidelines (USDA MyPlate, DRIs), but medical nutrition therapy and clinical interventions require a registered dietitian.
What is the general protein intake recommendation for individuals engaged in regular resistance training?
Answer: 1.4–2.0 g/kg body weight
Research supports protein intakes of 1.4–2.0 g/kg body weight per day for individuals engaged in regular resistance training to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery.
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to sunlight and supports bone health?
Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is produced in the skin through ultraviolet B radiation exposure and plays a critical role in calcium absorption and bone mineralization.
What does a negative energy balance mean?
Answer: Consuming fewer calories than expended, leading to weight loss
A negative energy balance occurs when caloric expenditure exceeds caloric intake, creating a deficit that causes the body to use stored energy (fat and glycogen), resulting in weight loss over time.