ISSA NUTRITIONIST 2026 EXAM PREPARATION
PACK KEY MACRONUTRIENTS AND DIET
PLANNING CONCEPTS WITH SAMPLE
QUESTIONS
◉ harris-benedict formula. Answer: Which of the following is widely
used to predict an individual's resting metabolic rate (RMR)?
◉ the law of conservation of energy. Answer: Which of the following
is a principle stating energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only
changed from one form to another?
◉ resphosphorylation. Answer: Within the ATP-ADP cycle, what is
the process of adding a phosphate is called?
◉ atpase. Answer: Which of the following is an enzyme catalyzing
the breakdown of ATP to ADP?
◉ 30 seconds. Answer: The phosphagen system provides an instant
source of energy, for up to
◉ fatty acids. Answer: Which of the following fuel sources is the
most effective at producing ATP?
,◉ it must be converted to glucose first. Answer: Fructose produces a
slower rise in blood sugar after consumption because
◉ carbohydrates. Answer: Which of the following have glycemic
index scores?
◉ monosacharide. Answer: Which of the following is digested
quickly in the body?
◉ hypoglycemia. Answer: A client with low blood sugar levels is
correctly identified as having
◉ fruit. Answer: Which of the following is most likely to protect
muscle from being catabolized during exercise?
◉ 95 min. Answer: The best time to consume a carbohydrate rich
drink when cycling is when the athletic activity lasts
◉ it prevents spikes in blood glucose. Answer: Which of the
following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?
◉ cellulose. Answer: gut bacteria has been found to prefer which of
the following types of carbohydrates?
, ◉ glycogen. Answer: Which of the following is the primary source of
energy for the brain?
◉ glucose. Answer: The liver serves as a reservoir for which of the
following?
◉ 1.4-2.0g / kg / d. Answer: What is the recommended daily intake
of protein for a client whose goal is to build lean body mass?
◉ with severe calorie restriction. Answer: Muscle will release amino
acids to be used as energy under which of the following conditions?
◉ leucine. Answer: Of the BCAAs, which amino acids is the most
used by the body?
◉ recovering from an injury. Answer: Supplementing with glutamine
is most beneficial for clients
◉ 2 hour swim. Answer: Protein catabolism is most likely to occur
during a
◉ almonds. Answer: Which of the following food sources provides
the highest amount of protein per 100 gram serving?
PACK KEY MACRONUTRIENTS AND DIET
PLANNING CONCEPTS WITH SAMPLE
QUESTIONS
◉ harris-benedict formula. Answer: Which of the following is widely
used to predict an individual's resting metabolic rate (RMR)?
◉ the law of conservation of energy. Answer: Which of the following
is a principle stating energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only
changed from one form to another?
◉ resphosphorylation. Answer: Within the ATP-ADP cycle, what is
the process of adding a phosphate is called?
◉ atpase. Answer: Which of the following is an enzyme catalyzing
the breakdown of ATP to ADP?
◉ 30 seconds. Answer: The phosphagen system provides an instant
source of energy, for up to
◉ fatty acids. Answer: Which of the following fuel sources is the
most effective at producing ATP?
,◉ it must be converted to glucose first. Answer: Fructose produces a
slower rise in blood sugar after consumption because
◉ carbohydrates. Answer: Which of the following have glycemic
index scores?
◉ monosacharide. Answer: Which of the following is digested
quickly in the body?
◉ hypoglycemia. Answer: A client with low blood sugar levels is
correctly identified as having
◉ fruit. Answer: Which of the following is most likely to protect
muscle from being catabolized during exercise?
◉ 95 min. Answer: The best time to consume a carbohydrate rich
drink when cycling is when the athletic activity lasts
◉ it prevents spikes in blood glucose. Answer: Which of the
following is a characteristic of soluble fiber?
◉ cellulose. Answer: gut bacteria has been found to prefer which of
the following types of carbohydrates?
, ◉ glycogen. Answer: Which of the following is the primary source of
energy for the brain?
◉ glucose. Answer: The liver serves as a reservoir for which of the
following?
◉ 1.4-2.0g / kg / d. Answer: What is the recommended daily intake
of protein for a client whose goal is to build lean body mass?
◉ with severe calorie restriction. Answer: Muscle will release amino
acids to be used as energy under which of the following conditions?
◉ leucine. Answer: Of the BCAAs, which amino acids is the most
used by the body?
◉ recovering from an injury. Answer: Supplementing with glutamine
is most beneficial for clients
◉ 2 hour swim. Answer: Protein catabolism is most likely to occur
during a
◉ almonds. Answer: Which of the following food sources provides
the highest amount of protein per 100 gram serving?
