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A new client aims to lose body fat and build muscle, with no changes to meal frequency recommended. Essential amino acids include histidine, lysine, and others, while the RDA for carbs is 130 grams. The document also discusses various nutritional facts, including glycemic index, sugar intake recommendations, and the role of carbohydrates in the diet.

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NASM-71

A new client aims to lose body fat and build muscle, with no changes to meal frequency recommended. Essential amino acids include histidine, lysine, and others, while the RDA for carbs is 130 grams. The document also discusses various nutritional facts, including glycemic index, sugar intake recommendations, and the role of carbohydrates in the diet.

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A new client with goals to lose a little body fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their

current eating pattern as normal, consisting of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a
snack or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to
help them meet their goals?

no changes to meal frequency should be recommended

What are the essential amino acids?

Histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine

What is the main protein involved in regulating fluid balance?

albumin

what is the RDA for carbs for those 19 years and older?

130 grams

what is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbs?

45-65% of total calories

what does the USDA & WHO recommend for added sugar intake?

<10% of total calories

simple carbohydrates provide a more direct source of energy when compared to complex
carbohydrates

true

the sugar in a piece of fruit is more nutritious than the sugar in a cookie

false

sugar cane is a healthier alternative to high fructose corn syrup

false

which of the following combine to make maltose?

glucose + glucose

during exercise, stored molecules of carbs are broken down to glucose to serve as a fuel.
what term defines the breakdown of stored glycogen?

glycogenolysis

what glycemic score ranks a carb foods as a high GI food?

GI score over 69
the US consumes more sugar than any other country. from the options, what food category
represents the largest source of sugar intake in the US diet?

beverages

how much glycogen can the adult liver store?

50 grams per kg

which sweetener is not considered a mono or disaccharide & is extracted from chicory root?

insulin

which statement reflects a factual truth regarding high fructose corn syrup?

HFCS is preferred over cane sugar by most food companies because it's cheaper to
manufacture & has a longer shelf life

what is the vein that transports blood to the liver?

hepatic portal vein

in which part of the body does carb digestion begin?

the mouth with salivary amylase

because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an
exercise bout. how does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell?

the body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake

what disease associated with large intakes of fructose in inactive people has recently gained
more attention as a health concern?

non-alcoholic liver disease

what is the molecular structure for glucose?

C6H12O6

which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?

reduced risk for cardiovascular disease; binds to cholesterol

from these options, which carb has the lowest GI score?

hummus

what is the recommended amount of added sugar suggested by the AHA for American adult
women?

a limit of 6 added teaspoons

Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures?

amylose

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