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