AFAA Nutrition and Weight Management

Question 1

How many calories are provided per gram of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

4 calories

Answer

2 calories

Answer

7 calories

Answer

9 calories

Question 2

Which macronutrient is the preferred fuel source during moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Fat

Answer

Protein

Answer

Alcohol

Question 3

What is the general recommended daily water intake for physically active adults in the US?

Accepted Answer

8–13 cups per day

Answer

1–2 cups per day

Answer

4–6 cups per day

Answer

20+ cups per day

Question 4

A caloric deficit of approximately 3,500 calories is associated with a loss of how much body fat?

Accepted Answer

1 pound

Answer

0.5 pound

Answer

2 pounds

Answer

5 pounds

Question 5

Which vitamin is primarily synthesized by the skin through sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin C

Question 6

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Weight (kg) ÷ height² (m²)

Answer

Weight (lb) ÷ height (in)

Answer

Height (cm) ÷ weight (kg)

Answer

Weight (lb) × height (ft)