APK 6167 - NUTRITION ASPECTS MIDTERM PART 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026

APK 6167 - NUTRITION ASPECTS MIDTERM PART 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026 Which of the following enzymes breaks down triglycerides stored within chylomicrons in the blood into glycerol and fatty acids so that the fatty acids can enter contracting muscle cells and be metabolized to produce ATP? - Answers Lipoprotein lipase True or False: Because food passes so slowly through the esophagus, the bulk of digestion occurs there. - Answers False- the overwhelming majority of absorption occurs in the small intestine A specialized enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty-acids - Answers Lipoprotein lipase Which of the following is the body's direct source of energy for cellular work? - Answers Adenosine Triphosphate According to the article, "International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: meal frequency", what is the impact of increasing meal frequency on body composition in sedentary people? - Answers Increasing meal frequency does not appear to favorably change body composition in sedentary populations True or False: One reason why endurance athletes can perform at higher intensities for a longer duration than untrained persons is because their cells adapt to training by increasing the size and number of mitochondria. - Answers True True or False: An athlete's adherence to a meal plan will be greater when the plan is developed based on the foods that are best for an athlete's performance rather than on the athlete's food preferences. - Answers False All of the following are required on food labels except: -a statement of identity -the net contents -the name and address of the manufacturer -a list of all vitamins and minerals - Answers A list of all vitamins and minerals How often are the Dietary guidelines for americans revised and published? - Answers Every 5 years In which of the following situations would it be appropriate for an exercise professional to refer a client to a registered dietitian? -The athlete has been diagnosed with an eating disorder -The athlete has hypertension -The athlete is requesting a personalized eating plan -All of these are correct - Answers All of these are correct Which of the following is the monosaccharide that is most important to the human body? - Answers Glucose When devising a postexercise carbohydrate recovery nutrition plan for athletes, which of the following should NOT be considered? -The type (solid vs. liquid) of carbohydrate ingested -The timing of carbohydrate ingestion -The temperature of the food -The amount of carbohydrates ingested - Answers The temperature of the food True or False: Without the light energy from the sun, carbohydrates could not be naturally synthesized. - Answers True Most abundant monosaccharide found in nature - Answers Glucose the sweetest monosaccharide - Answers Fructose monosaccharide rarely found alone in foods - Answers Galactose Disaccharide consisting of glucose + fructose, also known as table sugar - Answers Sucrose Disaccharide consisting of glucose + galactose, also known as milk sugar - Answers Lactose Disaccharide consisting of glucose + glucose, also known as malt sugar (bland tasting) - Answers Maltose What is the name of the process by which plants form carbohydrates? - Answers Photosynthesis True or False: High-fat, low-carbohydrate diets will delay the onset of fatigue in endurance athletes - Answers False True or False: Sucrose, or table sugar, is a disaccharide made of glucose and lactose molecule linked together. - Answers False- composed of glucose + fructose True or False: A single molecule of sugar has the chemical formula CnH2nOn - Answers True True or False: The Acceptable Daily Intake of an artificial sweetener should never be exceeded because adverse effects will occur. - Answers False To enhance glycogen storage after exercise, an athlete weighing 175 lb should consume how many grams of carbohydrate every hour for 4 hours postexercise? - Answers 80-95 grams True or False: Carbohydrate loading is a dietary practice that should be started 12 hours prior to competition. - Answers False- Carbohydrate loading should be 1-6 days prior to competition The digestive process that takes place in the stomach, where food is churned and mixed with stomach acids and enzymes, continues for approximately: 12 hours 18-24 hours 10 minutes 1 Hour - Answers 1 hour True or False: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats consumed in excess of daily needs will be converted into lipids within the body. - Answers True Which of the following foods naturally contains cholesterol? -Corn oil -unsalted butter -cashew nuts -all of these - Answers Unsalted butter Which of the following is a difference between long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)? - Answers MCTs can be absorbed across the mucosal membrane more quickly. Linolenic Acid; essential fatty acid - Answers Omega 3 Linolenic Acid; essential fatty acid - Answers Omega 6 Oleic Acid; non-essential fatty acid - Answers Omega 9 Solid fats generally have a high proportion of what type of fatty acids? - Answers Saturated When she prepares food, Felicia wants to use more sources of unsaturated fat than saturated fats. Which of the following fats supplies more unsaturated fat than saturated fat? Olive oil cream cheese butter all of these are correct - Answers Olive Oil Which of the following is the predominant form of fats found in the human diet? - Answers Triglycerides When consumed in adequate amounts, plant stanols, and sterols have been shown to: - Answers Lower LDL levels in the blood Which of the following types of blood cholesterol are considered protective against cardiovascular disease? VLDL HDL LDL Total cholesterol - Answers HDL: the good cholesterol Which of the following is a characteristic of fats? It is not essential It is the most energy- dense macronutrient it is lipophobic It is found only in animal sources - Answers It is the most energy-dense macronutrient Which of the following is a means of cellular absorption in which protein carrier molecules move substances across membranes, driven only by differences in the concentration gradient? Endocytosis Facilitated Diffusion Active Transport Passive Diffusion - Answers Facilitated Diffusion Your athlete would like your recommendation regarding carbohydrate loading in the days leading up to her marathon race this weekend. What Recommendation will you give her? - Answers Consume 10g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body mass 2 days prior to the race Why might a high-protein diet lead to dehydration? - Answers Hydrolysis of peptide bonds between amino acids True or False: When consumed together, grains and legumes are good complementing protein sources. - Answers True A 100kg strength training athlete consumes 2g/kg of protein each day. How many total calories should he/she consume in order for the total protein intake to be at the high end of the AMDR for protein? - Answers 2,300kcal *200g of protein 800kcal/0.35= 2286kcal rounded up to 2,300kcal Tony is a 180-pound Olympic weightlifter. How much protein should he be consuming daily? - Answers 130 grams *1.2 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight 180 x 0.454=81.72 (82kg) x 1.2 = 98 82 x 2.0 - 164 How much protein would you recommend per meal to your 110kg athlete seeking to maximize the anabolic effects of resistance training and protein consumption if they have time for only 4 meals per day? 15g 55g 35g - Answers 55g *2g/kg and athlete is 110kg 220g of protein per day/4 meals = 55g per meal Jill is a 115-pound marathoner who is training hard for her next race. She is concerned about her protein intake and has come to you for help. Which of the following would be a prudent recommendation regarding protein intake? *1.2-2.0 g/kg of protein each day - Answers Jill should try to consume at least 62 grams of protein per day True or False: Athletes engaged in endurance, strength/power, or team sports have higher protein requirements than their sedentary counterparts; as a result, protein supplementation should be recommended. - Answers False Based on information in the ISSN Position Statement on Protein, which of the following statements is true? -Total daily protein intake should be spread throughout the day such that 0.25-0.3g/kg of bodyweight are consumed every 3-4 hours -The majority of the total daily protein intake should occur before a training session -The majority of the total daily protein intake should occur following a training session - Answers Total daily protein intake should be spread throughout the day such that 0.25-0.3g/kg bodyweight are consumed every 3-4 hours Which of the following statements BEST represents nutrient timing recommendations regarding protein? -Consume 50g of protein within 30min of finishing a training session and fill in the remaining protein needs at random throughout the day