ACE Health Coach Certification Practice Test

Which food item, if reduced or eliminated from a diet, would make the most beneficial caloric and nutritional change?

1. Chocolate peanut butter energy bar

2. Animal cookies

3. Café mocha

4. Alcohol

The correct answer is: Café mocha

Reducing or eliminating a café mocha from the diet can lead to significant caloric and nutritional changes. A typical café mocha often contains espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream, all of which can add a considerable amount of sugar, calories, and fats to one’s daily intake. By cutting out a café mocha, individuals not only reduce their caloric consumption, particularly from added sugars and fats, but they also eliminate the empty calories that offer little to no nutritional benefit. While it can provide some antioxidants from the cocoa and caffeine from the espresso, these benefits are often overshadowed by the high sugar content, which can contribute to weight gain and increased risk of metabolic issues when consumed in excess. In comparison, while items such as chocolate peanut butter energy bars, animal cookies, and alcohol can also contribute to excessive caloric intake, a café mocha typically embodies a more concentrated source of sugar and calories in a single serving. This makes it particularly impactful when considering how a small change can lead to broader improvements in overall dietary quality and caloric management.