NESTA PFT Exam questions with complete solutions

Registered Dietitian correct answer: Individuals trained in nutrition, food chemistry, diet planning and graduated from a college program accredited by the ADA The protein requirement of children is _____ (blank) than that of an adult. correct answer: slightly higher Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are ____ (blank) correct answer: polyunsaturated fats A trans fat is correct answer: An unsaturated fat that has been hydrogenated Glucose is a ____ (blank) correct answer: simple sugar This substance affects athletic performance more than any other nutrient correct answer: Protein Starch and fiber are examples of which kind of carbohydrate correct answer: polysaccharide Nutrients that should be consumed 15-60 minutes following exercise to enhance recovery and development correct answer: protein and carbohydrates Triglycerides are ____ (blank) correct answer: The RDA represents amounts of nutrients found to be be adequate for approximately ____ (blank) of the population correct answer: Carbohydrate loading prior to an endurance event is designed to maximize ____ (blank) correct answer: Nutrient dense carbohydrate sources include correct answer: pasta, fruit and sweetened low-fat dairy products According to Anshel (2007), exercise psychology evolves around which topics? correct answer: 1. Motivation 2. Barriers of exercise 3. Exercise adherence 4. Exercise dependence (addiction) 5. Exercise's relationship with mental health issues 6. Interventions 7. Cognitive and behavioral strategies and their effect on exercise 8. Personality traits and characteristics of exercisers A client who is experiencing a low blood sugar and feeling faint is demonstrating symptoms of ___ (blank) correct answer: Hypoglycemic reaction