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Nutrition & Weight Management Flashcards

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  1. How many kilocalories (kcal) are provided per gram of dietary fat?

    Answer: 9 kcal

    Fat provides 9 kcal per gram, making it the most energy-dense macronutrient.

  2. What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates as a percentage of total daily calories?

    Answer: 45–65%

    The AMDR for carbohydrates is 45–65% of total daily caloric intake according to the Dietary Reference Intakes.

  3. Which type of dietary fiber has been shown to help reduce LDL cholesterol levels?

    Answer: Soluble fiber

    Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance in the gut that binds to bile acids and helps lower LDL cholesterol.

  4. What is the thermic effect of food (TEF)?

    Answer: The energy required to digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients

    TEF is the energy expended by the body to digest, absorb, and metabolize food, accounting for roughly 10% of total daily energy expenditure.

  5. According to the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model, which professional is qualified to provide individualized medical nutrition therapy?

    Answer: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

    Medical nutrition therapy requires licensure as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; personal trainers operate within general nutrition guidelines only.

  6. Which macronutrient is the predominant fuel source during high-intensity anaerobic exercise?

    Answer: Carbohydrate

    Carbohydrates (stored as muscle glycogen) are the primary fuel for high-intensity anaerobic exercise because they can be broken down rapidly via glycolysis.

  7. What is the general recommendation for daily protein intake for a recreationally active adult, per kilogram of body weight?

    Answer: 0.8–1.0 g/kg

    The RDA for protein is 0.8 g/kg/day for sedentary adults; recreationally active individuals fall in the 0.8–1.0 g/kg range, slightly higher than sedentary requirements.