Macronutrients, caloric balance, and basic nutrition coaching concepts within a personal trainer's scope of practice.
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- What are the three macronutrients?
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Protein, carbohydrates, and fat.- How many calories per gram in protein?
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4 calories.- How many calories per gram in carbohydrates?
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4 calories.- How many calories per gram in fat?
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9 calories.- What is a caloric surplus?
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Total calorie intake exceeds total daily energy expenditure.- What is a caloric deficit?
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Total calorie intake is less than total daily energy expenditure.- What is caloric maintenance?
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Total calorie intake equals total daily energy expenditure.- What does TDEE stand for?
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Total Daily Energy Expenditure.- What does BMR stand for?
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Basal Metabolic Rate.- What is protein's primary role in the body?
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Building and repairing tissues, including muscle.- What protein intake is recommended for active individuals?
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0.7 to 1.0 gram per pound of body weight daily.- What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates?
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Provide energy for high-intensity exercise and brain function.- What are simple carbohydrates?
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Carbohydrates that are rapidly digested and absorbed (sugars, refined grains).- What are complex carbohydrates?
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Carbohydrates that are slowly digested and absorbed (whole grains, legumes, vegetables).- What are the two main types of dietary fats?
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Saturated and unsaturated.
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