PTC Nutrition for Personal Training

Question 1

How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

4 calories

Answer

7 calories

Answer

9 calories

Answer

2 calories

Question 2

Which macronutrient is the body's preferred fuel source during high-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Fat

Answer

Protein

Answer

Alcohol

Question 3

As a personal trainer in the US, which of the following nutrition tasks falls WITHIN your scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Providing general nutrition education based on established dietary guidelines

Answer

Creating a therapeutic diet plan for a diabetic client

Answer

Recommending specific supplement dosages

Answer

Diagnosing a nutritional deficiency

Question 4

What is the general protein intake recommendation for individuals engaged in regular resistance training?

Accepted Answer

1.4–2.0 g/kg body weight

Answer

0.4–0.6 g/kg body weight

Answer

0.8 g/kg body weight (RDA)

Answer

3.0–4.0 g/kg body weight

Question 5

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to sunlight and supports bone health?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin K

Question 6

What does a negative energy balance mean?

Accepted Answer

Consuming fewer calories than expended, leading to weight loss

Answer

Consuming more calories than expended, leading to weight gain

Answer

Consuming equal calories to expenditure, maintaining weight

Answer

Consuming only fat calories