CANFITPRO PTS EXAM 2 2026 PRACTICE TEST
PAPER EXERCISE SCIENCE REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ expected to satisfy the needs of 50% of the people in that age
group based on a review of the scientific literature. Answer:
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
◉ the daily dietary intake level of a nutrient considered sufficient by
the Food and Nutrition Board to meet the requirements of 97.5% of
healthy individuals in each life stage and gender group. Answer:
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
◉ RDA is approximately ___% higher than EAR. Answer: 20%
◉ where no RDA has been established, but the amount established is
some what less firmly believed to be adequate for everyone in the
demographic group. Answer: Adequate Intake (AI)
◉ the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no
risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular
life stage and gender group. Answer: Tolerable Upper Intake Level
(UL)
,◉ The three categories of canfitpro's Pyramid of Integrated
Nutrition. Answer: 1. Must haves
2. Enjoy unprocessed or lightly processed
3. Reduce or eliminate
◉ What is the Wheel of Integrated Nutrition?. Answer: Works with
the Pyramid to help guide food choices within each group
It addresses the issues of food production, food processing, food
preparation and food consumption practices
◉ foods that must be obtained to be the healthiest self; these foods
will provide the most nutrient density, providing the basis for your
daily food intake. Answer: Must Haves
◉ the foundation of the Pyramid, as it is crucial for weight loss and
overall health. Answer: Water
◉ The optimal method of ingesting water. Answer: pure
(unflavoured) consumed throughout the day (not all at once)
◉ formula for water consumption. Answer: 30ml per kg of body
weight per day
, ◉ vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals are within ______ and the
unique synergy between them cannot be duplicated when they are
synthetically created.. Answer: vegetables
◉ % of vegetable intake that should be raw. Answer: 75%
◉ nuts, seeds and legumes are the top sources of. Answer: plant
protein
◉ ____ and _____ contain healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats,
high levels of the minerals magnesium, zinc, calcium and
phosphorus, as well as vitamins B and E. Answer: nuts and seeds
◉ beans, peas and lentils
they contain carbs, protein, soluble fibre, vitamins and minerals
they are not a complete source of protein. Answer: legume
◉ the two most complete sources of legume protein; should be
consumed in as raw a state as possible. Answer: soybean and peanut
◉ a necessary part of the diet, as the body needs them to live.
Answer: healthy fats
PAPER EXERCISE SCIENCE REVIEW SHEET FULL
SOLUTIONS
◉ expected to satisfy the needs of 50% of the people in that age
group based on a review of the scientific literature. Answer:
Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
◉ the daily dietary intake level of a nutrient considered sufficient by
the Food and Nutrition Board to meet the requirements of 97.5% of
healthy individuals in each life stage and gender group. Answer:
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
◉ RDA is approximately ___% higher than EAR. Answer: 20%
◉ where no RDA has been established, but the amount established is
some what less firmly believed to be adequate for everyone in the
demographic group. Answer: Adequate Intake (AI)
◉ the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no
risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular
life stage and gender group. Answer: Tolerable Upper Intake Level
(UL)
,◉ The three categories of canfitpro's Pyramid of Integrated
Nutrition. Answer: 1. Must haves
2. Enjoy unprocessed or lightly processed
3. Reduce or eliminate
◉ What is the Wheel of Integrated Nutrition?. Answer: Works with
the Pyramid to help guide food choices within each group
It addresses the issues of food production, food processing, food
preparation and food consumption practices
◉ foods that must be obtained to be the healthiest self; these foods
will provide the most nutrient density, providing the basis for your
daily food intake. Answer: Must Haves
◉ the foundation of the Pyramid, as it is crucial for weight loss and
overall health. Answer: Water
◉ The optimal method of ingesting water. Answer: pure
(unflavoured) consumed throughout the day (not all at once)
◉ formula for water consumption. Answer: 30ml per kg of body
weight per day
, ◉ vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals are within ______ and the
unique synergy between them cannot be duplicated when they are
synthetically created.. Answer: vegetables
◉ % of vegetable intake that should be raw. Answer: 75%
◉ nuts, seeds and legumes are the top sources of. Answer: plant
protein
◉ ____ and _____ contain healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats,
high levels of the minerals magnesium, zinc, calcium and
phosphorus, as well as vitamins B and E. Answer: nuts and seeds
◉ beans, peas and lentils
they contain carbs, protein, soluble fibre, vitamins and minerals
they are not a complete source of protein. Answer: legume
◉ the two most complete sources of legume protein; should be
consumed in as raw a state as possible. Answer: soybean and peanut
◉ a necessary part of the diet, as the body needs them to live.
Answer: healthy fats
