PTC Nutrition for Personal Training 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the best post-workout meal strategy to maximize muscle recovery?

Accepted Answer

Protein and carbohydrate combination within 30–60 minutes

Answer

Consuming a combination of protein (to stimulate muscle protein synthesis) and carbohydrates (to replenish glycogen) within 30–60 minutes post-workout optimizes recovery.

Question 2

Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble, meaning they are absorbed with dietary fat and stored in fatty tissues, unlike water-soluble vitamins C and B-complex.

Question 3

What is glycogen?

Accepted Answer

The stored form of glucose in muscle and liver tissue

Answer

Glycogen is a branched polysaccharide that serves as the primary storage form of glucose in skeletal muscle and the liver, providing a rapidly accessible energy reserve during exercise.

Question 4

Adequate hydration during exercise can be assessed by monitoring:

Accepted Answer

Urine color

Answer

Urine color is a simple and practical hydration indicator — pale yellow indicates adequate hydration, while dark yellow or amber suggests dehydration.

Question 5

What are essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids that must be obtained from food because the body cannot synthesize them

Answer

Essential amino acids (EAAs) cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained through dietary protein sources; there are 9 EAAs.

PTC - Personal Trainer Certificate Practice Test

PTC - Personal Trainer Certificate Practice Test

PTC Nutrition for Personal Training 2