NASM Nutrition Certification
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● True or False?
Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision
of a Registered Dietitian. Answer: False
● Which networking partner would you refer clients who have issues
with chronic depression or anxiety; gain client referrals who would
benefit from regular nutrition guidance and accountability? Answer:
Psychologist
● Which networking partner would you refer clients who have
orthopedic issues or injuries who need advice on fitness and rehab; gain
athlete referrals who need assistance with weight loss or nutrition
accountability? Answer: Athletic Trainer
● Which networking partner would you refer clients who want
nutritional guidance for ultra-endurance events; gain client referrals for
nutrition support and accountability? Answer: Registered Dietitian
, ● Which networking partner would you refer clients who have sudden
onset of digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed
education on sound nutritional practices? Answer: Internal Medicine
Doctor
● Which networking partner would you refer clients with new-onset
pregnancy; gain referrals for clients who are post-partum and would like
to lose weight? Answer: Obstetrician
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they complain of acute pain with increased running distance? Answer:
Athletic Trainer
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they complain of period of constipation alternating with diarrhea?
Answer: Internal Medicine Doctor
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they are pre-occupied, bordering on obsessed, with weight loss and daily
nutritional intake? Answer: Psychologist
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they have been lactating and recently complaining of low energy?
Answer: Obstetrician
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● True or False?
Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision
of a Registered Dietitian. Answer: False
● Which networking partner would you refer clients who have issues
with chronic depression or anxiety; gain client referrals who would
benefit from regular nutrition guidance and accountability? Answer:
Psychologist
● Which networking partner would you refer clients who have
orthopedic issues or injuries who need advice on fitness and rehab; gain
athlete referrals who need assistance with weight loss or nutrition
accountability? Answer: Athletic Trainer
● Which networking partner would you refer clients who want
nutritional guidance for ultra-endurance events; gain client referrals for
nutrition support and accountability? Answer: Registered Dietitian
, ● Which networking partner would you refer clients who have sudden
onset of digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed
education on sound nutritional practices? Answer: Internal Medicine
Doctor
● Which networking partner would you refer clients with new-onset
pregnancy; gain referrals for clients who are post-partum and would like
to lose weight? Answer: Obstetrician
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they complain of acute pain with increased running distance? Answer:
Athletic Trainer
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they complain of period of constipation alternating with diarrhea?
Answer: Internal Medicine Doctor
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they are pre-occupied, bordering on obsessed, with weight loss and daily
nutritional intake? Answer: Psychologist
● Which licensed health professional should you refer your client to if
they have been lactating and recently complaining of low energy?
Answer: Obstetrician
