NASM-CNC EXAM LATEST 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) GRADE:
A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
what is dehydration synthesis? - Answers -removal of 2 hydrogens & 1 oxygen from 2 different
molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together
how many essential amino acids are there? - Answers -9
if a new client reveals that they have kidney disease, what should the CNC do? - Answers -work
with their registered dietician or MD for guidance
which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an older, sedentary
individual? - Answers -1.3 g/kg BW
to meet body composition goals, it is prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein
intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat intake? -
Answers -no, it is inadvisable to over consume other nutrients to meet protein needs
what is an adverse effect of a high protein diet? - Answers -kidney issues in those with pre-
existing conditions
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,what is an ideal daily protein distribution? - Answers -each meal contains an equal amount of
protein
is it ever okay for a sedentary person to eat a high protein diet? - Answers -yes, there is usually
no issue with a sedentary person consuming a diet high in protein up to 2.2 g/kg BW
which of the following is the best protocol for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass? - Answers
-a calorie restricted, high protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg BW) diet and resistance training
Which is most likely to impact longevity? - Answers -calorie restriction may enhance longevity
A new client with goals to lose a little body fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their
current eating pattern as normal, consisting of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a snack
or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them
meet their goals? - Answers -no changes to meal frequency should be recommended
What are the essential amino acids? - Answers -Histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine,
threonine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine
What is the main protein involved in regulating fluid balance? - Answers -albumin
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,what is the RDA for carbs for those 19 years and older? - Answers -130 grams
what is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbs? - Answers -45-65%
of total calories
what does the USDA & WHO recommend for added sugar intake? - Answers -<10% of total
calories
simple carbohydrates provide a more direct source of energy when compared to complex
carbohydrates - Answers -true
the sugar in a piece of fruit is more nutritious than the sugar in a cookie - Answers -false
sugar cane is a healthier alternative to high fructose corn syrup - Answers -false
which of the following combine to make maltose? - Answers -glucose + glucose
during exercise, stored molecules of carbs are broken down to glucose to serve as a fuel. what
term defines the breakdown of stored glycogen? - Answers -glycogenolysis
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, what glycemic score ranks a carb foods as a high GI food? - Answers -GI score over 69
the US consumes more sugar than any other country. from the options, what food category
represents the largest source of sugar intake in the US diet? - Answers -beverages
how much glycogen can the adult liver store? - Answers -50 grams per kg
which sweetener is not considered a mono or disaccharide & is extracted from chicory root? -
Answers -insulin
which statement reflects a factual truth regarding high fructose corn syrup? - Answers -HFCS is
preferred over cane sugar by most food companies because it's cheaper to manufacture & has a
longer shelf life
what is the vein that transports blood to the liver? - Answers -hepatic portal vein
in which part of the body does carb digestion begin? - Answers -the mouth with salivary
amylase
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AND VERIFIED 100% SOLUTIONS (2026/2027) GRADE:
A+|STATUS: GUARANTEED PASS
what is dehydration synthesis? - Answers -removal of 2 hydrogens & 1 oxygen from 2 different
molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together
how many essential amino acids are there? - Answers -9
if a new client reveals that they have kidney disease, what should the CNC do? - Answers -work
with their registered dietician or MD for guidance
which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an older, sedentary
individual? - Answers -1.3 g/kg BW
to meet body composition goals, it is prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein
intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat intake? -
Answers -no, it is inadvisable to over consume other nutrients to meet protein needs
what is an adverse effect of a high protein diet? - Answers -kidney issues in those with pre-
existing conditions
1|Page
,what is an ideal daily protein distribution? - Answers -each meal contains an equal amount of
protein
is it ever okay for a sedentary person to eat a high protein diet? - Answers -yes, there is usually
no issue with a sedentary person consuming a diet high in protein up to 2.2 g/kg BW
which of the following is the best protocol for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass? - Answers
-a calorie restricted, high protein (1.8-2.2 g/kg BW) diet and resistance training
Which is most likely to impact longevity? - Answers -calorie restriction may enhance longevity
A new client with goals to lose a little body fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their
current eating pattern as normal, consisting of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a snack
or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them
meet their goals? - Answers -no changes to meal frequency should be recommended
What are the essential amino acids? - Answers -Histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine,
threonine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine
What is the main protein involved in regulating fluid balance? - Answers -albumin
2|Page
,what is the RDA for carbs for those 19 years and older? - Answers -130 grams
what is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) for carbs? - Answers -45-65%
of total calories
what does the USDA & WHO recommend for added sugar intake? - Answers -<10% of total
calories
simple carbohydrates provide a more direct source of energy when compared to complex
carbohydrates - Answers -true
the sugar in a piece of fruit is more nutritious than the sugar in a cookie - Answers -false
sugar cane is a healthier alternative to high fructose corn syrup - Answers -false
which of the following combine to make maltose? - Answers -glucose + glucose
during exercise, stored molecules of carbs are broken down to glucose to serve as a fuel. what
term defines the breakdown of stored glycogen? - Answers -glycogenolysis
3|Page
, what glycemic score ranks a carb foods as a high GI food? - Answers -GI score over 69
the US consumes more sugar than any other country. from the options, what food category
represents the largest source of sugar intake in the US diet? - Answers -beverages
how much glycogen can the adult liver store? - Answers -50 grams per kg
which sweetener is not considered a mono or disaccharide & is extracted from chicory root? -
Answers -insulin
which statement reflects a factual truth regarding high fructose corn syrup? - Answers -HFCS is
preferred over cane sugar by most food companies because it's cheaper to manufacture & has a
longer shelf life
what is the vein that transports blood to the liver? - Answers -hepatic portal vein
in which part of the body does carb digestion begin? - Answers -the mouth with salivary
amylase
4|Page
