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The brain consumes about 20% of glucose-derived energy. Endurance athletes should replace electrolytes with sodium and potassium, while creatine use can lead to weight gain. Essential amino acids maximize muscle protein synthesis, and emotional eating is identified as the top barrier to healthy eating.

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NASM-59

The brain consumes about 20% of glucose-derived energy. Endurance athletes should replace electrolytes with sodium and potassium, while creatine use can lead to weight gain. Essential amino acids maximize muscle protein synthesis, and emotional eating is identified as the top barrier to healthy eating.

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How much glucose does the brain consume?

Select one:
a. about 5% of glucose derived energy
b. about 1% of glucose derived energy
c. about 10% of glucose derived energy
d. about 20% of glucose derived energy

d. about 20% of glucose derived energy

An endurance athlete in an exercise session lasting more than 60 minutes should replace electrolytes
with foods or sports drinks that are high in which of the following?
Select one:
a. Mercury and iron
b. Vitamin A and vitamin K
c. Calcium and vitamin D
d. Sodium and potassium

d. Sodium and potassium

Proven side effects from creatine use in healthy individuals include which of the following?
Select one:
a. Muscle cramping
b. Dehydration
c. Weight gain
d. Kidney damage

c. Weight gain

What is the potential value of consuming essential amino acids?


Select one:
a. No benefit
b. Reducing cortisol levels
c. Maximizing recovery through glycogen replenishment
d. Maximizing muscle protein synthesis and reducing soreness

d. Maximizing muscle protein synthesis and reducing soreness

How might capsaicin aid in weight control?


Select one:
a. It suppresses appetite, leading to reduced intake by 25%.
b. It may increase daily energy expenditure by 30%.
c. It may have a slight positive impact on energy expenditure and appetite.
d. It is a banned substance.

c. It may have a slight positive impact on energy expenditure and appetite.


The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is which of the following?
Select one:
a. 0.4 g/kg of body weight per day
b. 0.8 g/kg of body weight per day
c. 1.4 g/kg of body weight per day
d. 2.0 g/kg of body weight per day

b. 0.8 g/kg of body weight per day

Which of the following is the most influential variable over self-efficacy?


Select one:
a. Master experiences
b. Social persuasion
c. Emotional responses
d. Social modeling

a. Master experiences

A client is part of a peer-group that has shared the same struggles with eating properly and trying to lose
weight but is now in the Action stage; of which of the following is this an example?
Select one:
a. Mastery experience
b. Social modeling
c. Psychological facilitation
d. Emotional well-being

b. Social modeling

What is one of the most important things to do when working with a client in the Action stage?
Select one:
a. Conduct assessments and determine goals.
b. Leave the client alone, they need to learn to deal with barriers on their own.
c. Provide regular support and accountability.
d. Develop strategies for meal planning.

c. Provide regular support and accountability.

Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating?


Select one:
a. Cost of healthy foods
b. Lack of time
c. Emotional eating
d. Family and friends with different habits

c. Emotional eating

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