NASM CNC Exam Questions and Answer (Graded A)

Palatability - ANSWER-The degree of pleasure or taste provided by a food - a highly palatable food is one that is tasty and pleasant to consume. Satiety - ANSWER-A feeling of fullness and satisfaction. Which of the following represents a socio-cultural food choice? A. Someone who just doesn't like the taste of garlic B. Someone who only buys their produce at a farmers' markets C. Someone who recently increased protein intake to build muscle D. Someone who eats Halal foods because they practice Islam - ANSWER-Someone who eats Halal foods because they practice Islam T/F? Satiety is achieved by the relatively simple process of the stomach recognizing that it is full of food. - ANSWER-False Which of the following hormones is responsible for feelings of satiety? A. Ghrelin B. Leptin C. Cortisol D. Testosterone - ANSWER-Leptin Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal? A. Physical Fitness B. Disease-free C. Wellness D. Self-confidence - ANSWER-Wellness What is the leading contributor to preventable death? - ANSWER-Smoking Which of the following is the leading cause of death? A. Heart Disease B. Diabetes C. Obesity D. Breast Cancer - ANSWER-Heart Disease Which of the following terms is best defined as a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury? A. infection B. disease C. distress D. pathogen - ANSWER-disease The association between diet and disease is __________ - ANSWER-Well Understood Dietary habits associated with a lower incidence of cancer rates includes: - ANSWER-Eating foods high in antioxidants What is the technical term for body measurements and calculations as they refer to metrics related to human characteristics? - ANSWER-Biometrics How does basal metabolic rate change with age? - ANSWER-Decreases The best approach to eating for a population's diversity and differences includes: - ANSWER-A flexible approach A heart-healthy dietary recommendation includes which of the following? A. Reducing sodium intake B. Eating less whole grains C. Eating less fruits and vegetables D. Eating more processed meats - ANSWER-Reducing sodium intake An important factor impacting satiety includes: - ANSWER-Palatability Non-communicable diseases are also known as what? - ANSWER-Chronic Diseases Which physiological change occurs with aging? - ANSWER-slower metabolism What is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet? - ANSWER-They have a very strong connection What is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade? - ANSWER-They have increased dramatically. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is: - ANSWER-The energy currency of life. Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) - ANSWER-is the estimated calorie needs per day, by age, sex, and physical activity level