CNS EXAM PREP -CERTIFIED NUTRITION
SPECIALIST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Common assessments performed by a nutrition coach include height, weight, body
composition, and what other test?
A. blood pressure
B. anthropometric measurements
C. hydrostatic weighing
D. SCOFF test
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 2
A nutrition coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. During the
most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27 pounds. What is the best course
of action for the nutrition coach?
A. congratulate her for a job well done
B. informally question her about common eating disorder traits/ habits
C. add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake
D. suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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,Question 3
Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
A. the health status of a client from sickness to wellness
B. the many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
C. the number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare system
D. the type of alternative health practices that are legitimately recognized
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 4
To ensure the client is retaining any shared info, it is important that the content presented
is perceived to be important and what other quality?
A. based on prior experience
B. easy to understand
C. delivered slowly
D. reviewed several times
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 5
Which of the following represents a strength ob observational studies?
A. large subject numbers
B. can establish cause and effect
C. can determine mechanisms for effects
D. high degree of control
CORRECT ANSWER
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, A
Question 6
A scientist observes that people tend to perform better in a weight training session after
consuming a pre-workout supplement. The scientist proposes that the caffeine in the
supplement is increasing arousal, leading to increased performance. Which term best
describes the scientists proposal?
A. theory
B. conclusion
C. hypothesis
D. prediction
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
Which term describes how a body of knowledge is based on observation and experience?
A. repeatable
B. empirical
C. falsifiable
D. reliable
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 8
" I tried this diet and lost 30 pounds." What type of evidence is this?
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, A. observational research
B. anecdote
C. randomized controlled trial
D. expert opinion
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 9
Which of the following is an example of descriptive research?
A. cohort study
B. survey
C. randomized controlled trial
D. meta-analysis
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 10
Communicable diseases are which of the following?
A. passed from person to person
B. caused by smoking and unhealthy lifestyle habits
C. genetic and inherited from birth
D. due to poor nutrition choices
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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SPECIALIST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Common assessments performed by a nutrition coach include height, weight, body
composition, and what other test?
A. blood pressure
B. anthropometric measurements
C. hydrostatic weighing
D. SCOFF test
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 2
A nutrition coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. During the
most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27 pounds. What is the best course
of action for the nutrition coach?
A. congratulate her for a job well done
B. informally question her about common eating disorder traits/ habits
C. add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake
D. suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week
CORRECT ANSWER
B
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,Question 3
Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
A. the health status of a client from sickness to wellness
B. the many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
C. the number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare system
D. the type of alternative health practices that are legitimately recognized
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 4
To ensure the client is retaining any shared info, it is important that the content presented
is perceived to be important and what other quality?
A. based on prior experience
B. easy to understand
C. delivered slowly
D. reviewed several times
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 5
Which of the following represents a strength ob observational studies?
A. large subject numbers
B. can establish cause and effect
C. can determine mechanisms for effects
D. high degree of control
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, A
Question 6
A scientist observes that people tend to perform better in a weight training session after
consuming a pre-workout supplement. The scientist proposes that the caffeine in the
supplement is increasing arousal, leading to increased performance. Which term best
describes the scientists proposal?
A. theory
B. conclusion
C. hypothesis
D. prediction
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
Which term describes how a body of knowledge is based on observation and experience?
A. repeatable
B. empirical
C. falsifiable
D. reliable
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 8
" I tried this diet and lost 30 pounds." What type of evidence is this?
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, A. observational research
B. anecdote
C. randomized controlled trial
D. expert opinion
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 9
Which of the following is an example of descriptive research?
A. cohort study
B. survey
C. randomized controlled trial
D. meta-analysis
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 10
Communicable diseases are which of the following?
A. passed from person to person
B. caused by smoking and unhealthy lifestyle habits
C. genetic and inherited from birth
D. due to poor nutrition choices
CORRECT ANSWER
A
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