ACE ACE - Personal Trainer Nutrition and Weight Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many calories are in one gram of dietary fat?
- 4 calories
- 7 calories
- 9 calories (Correct answer)
- 11 calories
Correct answer: 9 calories
Fat provides 9 calories per gram, making it the most calorie-dense macronutrient.
Question 2: Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity exercise?
- Fat
- Protein
- Carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Water
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, stored as glycogen, are the primary and preferred energy source during high-intensity anaerobic exercise.
Question 3: What BMI range is classified as 'overweight' according to standard guidelines?
- 18.5–24.9
- 25.0–29.9 (Correct answer)
- 30.0–34.9
- 35.0–39.9
Correct answer: 25.0–29.9
A BMI of 25.0–29.9 is classified as overweight according to the World Health Organization and CDC guidelines.
Question 4: What is the term for the minimum number of calories needed to maintain basic physiological functions at rest?
- Thermic effect of food
- Total daily energy expenditure
- Basal metabolic rate (Correct answer)
- Resting heart rate
Correct answer: Basal metabolic rate
The basal metabolic rate (BMR) represents the energy required to sustain essential bodily functions while at complete rest.
Question 5: How many calories per week must be reduced (through diet and/or exercise) to lose approximately one pound of body fat?
- 1,500 calories
- 2,000 calories
- 3,500 calories (Correct answer)
- 5,000 calories
Correct answer: 3,500 calories
One pound of body fat contains approximately 3,500 calories, so a weekly deficit of 3,500 calories equates to roughly one pound of fat loss.
Question 6: Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D (Correct answer)
- Vitamin B6
Correct answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin (along with A, E, and K) that can be synthesized through sun exposure and is stored in body fat.
ACE ACE - Personal Trainer Nutrition and Weight Management 1
How many calories are in one gram of dietary fat?