NCSF Certification Study Questions and Answers 2023 with complete solution
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NCSF Certification Study Questions and Answers 2023 with complete solution
1. Which of the following vitamins is a water-soluble antioxidant?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin A
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin K
A. Vitamin C
2. Based on nutritional guidelines, which would be an acceptable protein intake for...
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1. Which of the following vitamins is a water-soluble antioxidant?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin A
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin K
A. Vitamin C
2. Based on nutritional guidelines, which would be an acceptable protein intake for a
person who is
physically active?
a. 1.1 grams per kilogram of body weight
b. 40% of total caloric intake
c. 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight
d. 1.0 gram per pound
A. 1.1 gram per kilogram of body weight
3. Which is true regarding saturated fatty acids?
a. They are typically liquid at room temperature
b. Intake is correlated with reduced production of LDLs
c. Intake is correlated with increased production of HDLs
d. The recommended intake is <7-10% of dietary intake.
D. The recommended intake is <7-10% of dietary intake.
4. A complete protein:
a. contains less nitrogen
b. contains vitamins and minerals
c. is derived from most plant proteins
d. contains all of the essential amino acids
D. contains all of the essential amino acids
5. Glucose combines with water and is stored in the muscle and liver as
_______________.
a. glycogen
b. myoglobin
c. starch
d. triglycerides
A. glycogen
6. Intake of processed carbohydrates and other high glycemic foods may result in
_________.
a. rapid surges in blood glucose levels
b. rapid surges in epinephrine
c. accelerated uptake of insulin by the liver
d. release of glucagon from the pancreas
A. rapid surges in blood glucose levels
7. Which of the following water soluble-vitamins serve as coenzymes in aerobic energy
production?
,a. Riboflavin
b. Niacin
c. Pantothenic Acid
d. All of the above
D. All of the above
8. ________ are inorganic compounds that serve as constituents of enzymes (co-
enzymes) and may
serve as electrolytes.
a. Vitamins
b. Proteins
c. Minerals
d. Antioxidants
C. Minerals
9. Which of the following is NOT a biological function for which lipids (fats) are
necessary?
a. The structural component of cell membranes
b. Stimulate nerve impulses
c. Vitamin transport and storage
d. Temperature regulation
B. Stimulate nerve impulses
10. Diets high in _________ have the greatest negative impact on LDL-C:HDL-C ratio.
a. unsaturated fatty acids
b. omega-3 fatty acids
c. saturated fatty acids
d. trans fatty acids
D. trans fatty acids
11. Low carbohydrate diets result in noticeable, acute weight loss due to ________.
a. loss of glycogen stores and metabolic water
b. rapid fat oxidation
c. loss of the protein sparing mechanism
d. loss of cellulite
A. loss of glycogen stores and metabolic water
12. In addition to cellular uptake of sugar in muscles, high levels of insulin promote
_________.
a. triglyceride storage in fat cells from fatty acids and blood glucose
b. breakdown of triglyceride in fat cells released into blood
c. fat oxidation in muscle
d. formation of ketone bodies in the blood
A. triglyceride storage in fat cells from fatty acids and blood glucose
13. Which of the following oils is high in saturated fats?
a. Olive oil
b. Canola oil
c. Palm seed oil
d. Corn oil
c. Palm seed oils
,14. A(n) ___________ amino acid must be obtained through dietary intake.
a. non-essential
b. essential
c. non-polar
d. polar
b. essential
15. ________ is transported in fat and reduces oxidation by free radicals.
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B12
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin K
c. Vitamin E
16. It is recommended that ______________ ml of water should be consumed every 15
minutes during
moderate exercise to maintain adequate fluid balance.
a. 100 ml
b. 250 ml
c. 400 ml
d. 550 ml
b. 250 ml
17. Which of the following is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids?
a. Green leafy vegetables
b. Milk
c. Cold water fish
d. Lean beef
c. Cold water fish
18. The ideal post-exercise energy foods contain:
a. adequate fat
b. essential vitamins and minerals
c. carbohydrates and some protein
d. branched chain amino acids
c. carbohydrates and some protein
19. ______________ is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world and is a
cause of anemia.
a. Chlorine
b. Iron
c. Magnesium
d. Vitamin D
b. Iron
20. Fat intake should represent up to _____ of the average person's diet?
a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%
c. 30%
, 21. When vegetable oil is partially hydrogenated, _______________ are formed.
a. cholesterols
b. trans fatty acids
c. free radicals
d. ketones
b. trans fatty acids
22. Which of the following, if taken in excess, will most likely be excreted in urine?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin A
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin K
a. Vitamin C
23. _________ deficiencies significantly impact bone mineral density and can ultimately
lead to
osteoporosis.
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Vitamin E
d. Potassium
b. Calcium
24. ________ fatty acids are common in animal products such as meats and dairy
foods.
a. Saturated
b. Monounsaturated
c. Polyunsaturated
d. Short-chain
a. Saturated
25. A food that contains 10 grams of fat and 25 grams of carbohydrates would yield
_________ calories.
a. 100
b. 140
c. 190
d. 220
c. 190
26. Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the _________.
a. Pancreas
b. blood and heart
c. liver and skeletal muscle
d. brain
c. liver and skeletal muscle
27. Which of the following nutrients can be converted into triglycerides in the liver?
a. Fatty acids
b. Protein
c. Sugar
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
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