PT - exam 2 study guide ch7

Q: All the following are acceptable responses from a personal trainer, EXCEPT:
a. When discussing nutrition recommendations, a client tells the PT that carbs are bad. The PT takes a few minutes to explain why carbs are an important fuel source during exercise.
b. An otherwise healthy client is working with a PT to help with weight loss. PT provides general advice on macronutrient and micronutrient recommendations individualized to the goal of weight loss.
c. A client indicates that they have been recently diagnosed with type II diabetes; they want to start working with a PT. PT chooses to request the client partakes in medical nutrient therapy with a registered dietician.

A: ✅ c. A client indicates that they have been recently diagnosed with type II diabetes; they want to start working with a PT. PT chooses to request the client partakes in medical nutrient therapy with a registered dietician.

Q: In order from largest (1) to smallest (5), list the following components to TEE.
a. _____ Physical Activity
b. _____ Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
c. _____ Thermic Effect of Food

A: ✅
1 — Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
2 — Physical Activity
3 — Thermic Effect of Food

Q: As activity levels ___________, an individual’s estimated total energy requirements ______________.
a. Increases, decreases
b. Increases, increases
c. Decreases, decreases
d. Decreases, increases

A: ✅ b. Increases, increases

Q: What type of macronutrient is primarily used to repair skeletal muscle tissue DOMS and during hypertrophy?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Fats
d. Only micronutrients are used

A: ✅ b. Proteins

Q: Which of the following protein intakes is NOT recommended?
a. 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg/day for an endurance athlete during high intensity pre-season training
b. 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg/day for a client at the beginning of a 3-month resistance training program to improve muscle strength
c. 4.0 to 6.0 g/kg/day for a healthy, sedentary adult not currently participating in a training program
d. 1.6 to 3.0 g/kg/day for a healthy individual currently participating in a training program to reduce body fat.

A: ✅ c. 4.0 to 6.0 g/kg/day for a healthy, sedentary adult not currently participating in a training program

Q: What percentage of caloric intake should be made of carbohydrates based on what is typically recommended for athletic performance?
a. 50 – 60 % of caloric intake
b. 20 – 30% of caloric intake
c. 10 – 20% of caloric intake
d. 30 – 40% of caloric intake

A: ✅ a. 50 – 60 % of caloric intake

Q: Which of the macronutrients can potentially lead to decreased testosterone and estrogen production in otherwise healthy individuals if intake is less than 15% of caloric intake?
a. Proteins
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fats

A: ✅ c. Fats

Q: An athlete loses 2 kgs of body weight during a workout. According to hydration guidelines, approximately how much fluid should they consume after exercise to rehydrate effectively?
a. 2,100 – 2,500 ml
b. 2,600 – 3,080 ml
c. 1,200 – 1,960 ml
d. 4,800 – 5,140 ml

A: ✅ b. 2,600 – 3,080 ml

Q: _____ is the macromolecule that forms the building block for hormones, neurotransmitters, and enzymes.

A: ✅ Protein

Q: If a client would like to gain weight to enhance their athletic performance, which of the following should be recommended to increase 1–2 lbs. of lean tissue gains per week?
a. Increase caloric intake 150 – 250 kcal above TEE
b. Decrease caloric intake 350 – 500 kcal below RMR
c. Increase caloric intake 350 – 500 kcal above TEE
d. Decrease caloric intake 150 – 250 kcal below RMR

A: ✅ c. Increase caloric intake 350 – 500 kcal above TEE

Q: A caloric deficit of 500 to 1000 kcal at a rate of 0.5% to 1% of total body weight is recommended to achieve a loss of 1–2 pounds of weight loss.
a. True
b. False

A: ✅ a. True

Q: A 70 kg client wants to increase muscle mass. How much protein should they eat per day if the recommended intake is 1.6–2.2 g/kg/day?
A:
1.6 × 70 = 112 g/day
2.2 × 70 = 154 g/day

Answer: 112–154 g protein per day

Q: An athlete loses 2.0 kg of body weight during training. How much fluid should they drink post-exercise if guidelines say 1.3 L per kg lost?

A:
2.0 × 1.3 = 2.6 L (2600 mL) of fluid replacement needed.