|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027
UPDATE
Scientists perform a study comparing 1000 women with breast cancer to 1000 women
without breast cancer. They gather information on the women's diets and look to see if the
women diagnosed with breast cancer had more fat in their diet compared to the women
who did not get cancer. Which term best describes this study? - ANSWER Case-control
study
Which principle describes how all energy taken into the body is accounted for; energy is
either utilized directly, stored, or transformed to kinetic energy or heat? - ANSWER the
first law of thermodynamics
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? - ANSWER No changes to meal frequency should be
recommended
Does the dietary guidelines for Americans adjust RDAs according to a person's activity level?
- ANSWER No, they are only based on body size
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly,
sedentary individual? - ANSWER 1.3g/kg body weight
To meet body composition goals, is it prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein
intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat
intake? - ANSWER No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein
needs.
How much glycogen can the adult liver store? - ANSWER 50 grams per Kg
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, Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures? - ANSWER
Amylose
What is the recommended amount of added sugar suggested by the American Heart
Association for American adult women? - ANSWER a limit of 6 added teaspoons
Which of the following combine to make maltose? - ANSWER glucose and glucose
What is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)? - ANSWER an omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of
cold-water fish
What is the BEST information to share with a client about coconut oil intake? - ANSWER
Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health
A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume 30%
of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming? - ANSWER 70
grams of fat
What is defined as fatty acids containing between 6-12 carbons and found naturally in
coconut and palm oils? - ANSWER medium-chain triglycerides
What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low? - ANSWER severe
hypoglycemia
Approximately how much ethanol is metabolized per hour? - ANSWER 7 grams
Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely to regularly consume
alcohol at hazardous levels? - ANSWER intramural/club athletes
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DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027
UPDATE
Scientists perform a study comparing 1000 women with breast cancer to 1000 women
without breast cancer. They gather information on the women's diets and look to see if the
women diagnosed with breast cancer had more fat in their diet compared to the women
who did not get cancer. Which term best describes this study? - ANSWER Case-control
study
Which principle describes how all energy taken into the body is accounted for; energy is
either utilized directly, stored, or transformed to kinetic energy or heat? - ANSWER the
first law of thermodynamics
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? - ANSWER No changes to meal frequency should be
recommended
Does the dietary guidelines for Americans adjust RDAs according to a person's activity level?
- ANSWER No, they are only based on body size
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly,
sedentary individual? - ANSWER 1.3g/kg body weight
To meet body composition goals, is it prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein
intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat
intake? - ANSWER No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein
needs.
How much glycogen can the adult liver store? - ANSWER 50 grams per Kg
1
, Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures? - ANSWER
Amylose
What is the recommended amount of added sugar suggested by the American Heart
Association for American adult women? - ANSWER a limit of 6 added teaspoons
Which of the following combine to make maltose? - ANSWER glucose and glucose
What is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)? - ANSWER an omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of
cold-water fish
What is the BEST information to share with a client about coconut oil intake? - ANSWER
Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health
A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume 30%
of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming? - ANSWER 70
grams of fat
What is defined as fatty acids containing between 6-12 carbons and found naturally in
coconut and palm oils? - ANSWER medium-chain triglycerides
What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low? - ANSWER severe
hypoglycemia
Approximately how much ethanol is metabolized per hour? - ANSWER 7 grams
Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely to regularly consume
alcohol at hazardous levels? - ANSWER intramural/club athletes
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