PTC Nutrition for Personal Training 3

Question 1

What is the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) based on?

Accepted Answer

Age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level

Answer

Body weight alone

Answer

Basal metabolic rate only

Answer

Food preferences and allergies

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a complete protein?

Accepted Answer

A protein source that provides all 9 essential amino acids in adequate amounts

Answer

A protein that contains no fat

Answer

A protein that is easily digested

Answer

A plant-based protein source

Question 3

What percentage of daily caloric intake is generally recommended for dietary fat for active adults?

Accepted Answer

20–35%

Answer

5–10%

Answer

40–50%

Answer

55–65%

Question 4

Which mineral is most critical for muscle contraction and bone mineralization?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Answer

Iron

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Magnesium

Question 5

For a client trying to lose body fat, what is a safe weekly caloric deficit?

Accepted Answer

500–1,000 calories per day (approximately 1–2 lbs/week loss)

Answer

2,000 calories per day

Answer

No deficit — only increase exercise

Answer

100–200 calories per day maximum

Question 6

What role does sodium play in athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

It helps maintain fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction; lost in sweat

Answer

It has no effect on performance

Answer

It increases fat burning during exercise

Answer

It reduces recovery time after workouts