Nutrition and Weight Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is NOT a component of total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)?
Answer: Sleep quality score
TDEE includes BMR, thermic effect of food, and physical activity expenditure; sleep quality score is not an energy expenditure component.
Protein intake recommendations for individuals engaged in regular resistance training are generally:
Answer: 1.6–2.2 g/kg/day
Strength-trained individuals benefit from 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily to support muscle protein synthesis.
The glycemic index (GI) measures:
Answer: How quickly a food raises blood glucose levels compared to pure glucose
The GI ranks foods by how rapidly they elevate blood glucose relative to glucose (GI = 100), helping guide carbohydrate choices.
Which condition describes insufficient iron intake leading to reduced hemoglobin production?
Answer: Iron-deficiency anemia
Iron-deficiency anemia results from inadequate iron intake, impairing hemoglobin synthesis and reducing oxygen transport to muscles.
Which post-exercise nutrition strategy best supports muscle repair and glycogen replenishment?
Answer: Consuming carbohydrates and protein within 30–60 minutes post-exercise
A post-exercise meal or snack with both carbohydrates and protein within the recovery window maximizes glycogen resynthesis and muscle protein synthesis.
Excess sodium intake is most associated with which health risk?
Answer: Hypertension (high blood pressure)
High sodium intake promotes water retention and increases blood volume, raising blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk.