Ace Group Fitness Nutrition and Client Wellness Flashcards
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What is the primary fuel source for moderate-to-high intensity group fitness exercise?
Answer: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most rapidly available fuel source during moderate-to-high intensity exercise.
According to ACE guidelines, what should a group fitness instructor do when a participant asks for a specific meal plan?
Answer: Refer the participant to a registered dietitian
Providing specific dietary prescriptions is outside the ACE group fitness instructor's scope of practice; participants should be referred to a registered dietitian.
Why is adequate hydration before a group fitness class important?
Answer: It prevents decreased performance and reduces heat-related illness risk
Pre-exercise hydration maintains blood volume and thermoregulation capacity, reducing risk of heat illness and supporting optimal physical performance.
Per ACSM guidelines referenced by ACE, how much fluid should participants consume during exercise?
Answer: Consume approximately 3–8 oz every 15–20 minutes
ACSM recommends drinking 3–8 oz of fluid every 15–20 minutes during exercise to maintain hydration without overdrinking.
Which macronutrient is most critical for muscle repair and recovery after a group fitness class?
Answer: Protein
Protein provides the amino acids required to repair exercise-induced muscle tissue damage and support recovery.
What is 'energy balance' in the context of fitness and wellness?
Answer: The relationship between calories consumed and calories expended
Energy balance describes the relationship between caloric intake and expenditure, determining whether body weight increases, decreases, or remains stable.