Nutrition Knowledge Quiz

Which of the following nutrition topics are within the scope of practice for a Certified Personal Trainer?

• General guidance on the importance of nutrition for health and performance

• Specific nutrition recommendations for an individual’s caloric, macronutrient, or micronutrient intake

• Medical nutrition therapy as related to an individual’s medical diagnoses

• Meal planning with caloric or nutrient-specific guidelines for weight loss/gain or sports performance

Which of the following nutrition professionals is nationally recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to provide clinical, community, food service, and nutrition education?

• Certified nutrition specialist

• Registered dietitian nutritionist

• Certified/dietitian nutritionist

• Licensed dietitian

What is credible nutrition information?

• believable info

• correct info

• backed by science

• any info

What should you consider in deciding if the nutrition information is credible?

• Has the information been reported on the news and in other media?

• Is the nutrient available as a supplement, given the purported weight-loss benefits?

• Is the magazine article in a recent publication or is it outdated?

• Is the information supported by research, and has it been reviewed by other qualified individuals?

What are the three macronutrients?

• Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients

• Protein, carbohydrates, and lipids

• Protein, carbohydrates, and fluids

• Carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins

How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?

• 4

• 6

• 9

• 2

What are the three micronutrients?

• Protein, carbohydrates, and lipids

• Protein, carbohydrates, and fluids

• Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients

• Vitamins, minerals, and lipids

Along with muscle protein synthesis, which of the following is an important function of protein?

• Regulation of body temperature

• Insulation of internal organs

• Padding of vital internal organs

• Synthesis of hormones

What answer best describes the building blocks of proteins?

• Essential and nonessential amino acids

• Peptide bonds

What is the best definition of complex carbohydrates?

• Carbohydrates used for high-intensity exercise

• Carbohydrates that are difficult to digest

• Carbohydrates from beans and legumes

• Carbohydrates that are comprised of polysaccharides and that contain both fiber and starch