CISSN PRACTICE EXAM 200
QUESTIONS
Question 1: An endurance athlete is trying to maximize muscle glycogen before a
long event. Which daily carbohydrate intake is most consistent with high- carbohydrate loading strategies?
Choices:
1) 1-2 g/kg/day 2) 3-4 g/kg/day 3) 5-6 g/kg/day 4) 8-12 g/kg/day
Correct Answer: 8-12 g/kg/day
Explanation: Very high carbohydrate intakes around 8-12 g/kg/day are commonly used when the goal is to maximize glycogen stores before demanding endurance competition.Page 1
Question 2: Which statement best describes a ketogenic diet?
Choices:
1) A diet providing less than 10% of energy from protein 2) A very-low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet designed to promote nutritional ketosis 3) A diet containing only animal foods 4) A diet that excludes all added fats Correct Answer: A very-low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet designed to promote nutritional ketosis Explanation: A ketogenic diet is very low in carbohydrate and high in fat, with su�cient restriction of carbohydrate to raise circulating ketone bodies.
Question 3: When calories and protein are matched, what is the most defensible
conclusion about low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diets for fat loss?
Choices:
1) Low-carbohydrate diets always cause twice as much fat loss 2) Low-fat diets always preserve more lean mass 3) Overall energy balance and adherence are major determinants, and either approach can reduce fat mass 4) Macronutrient ratio has no e�ect on appetite or performance Correct Answer: Overall energy balance and adherence are major determinants, and either approach can reduce fat mass Explanation: When energy and protein are controlled, both lower-carbohydrate and lower-fat approaches can reduce fat mass; adherence, energy de�cit, and training context are important.Page 2
Question 4: A pescatarian eating pattern is best described as which of the
following?
Choices:
1) Plant foods plus �sh and seafood, with meat from land animals generally excluded 2) Only raw fruits and vegetables 3) Only �sh and dairy products 4) A ketogenic diet that permits shell�sh Correct Answer: Plant foods plus �sh and seafood, with meat from land animals generally excluded Explanation: A pescatarian pattern is primarily plant-based and includes �sh or seafood while generally excluding meat from land animals.Question 5: Which nutrient pair in kale is particularly associated with supporting macular health?
Choices:
1) Lutein and zeaxanthin 2) Creatine and carnosine 3) EPA and DHA 4) Leucine and lysine
Correct Answer: Lutein and zeaxanthin
Explanation: Kale is rich in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which accumulate in the macula and are associated with eye health.Page 3