NASM CNC Practice Exam Updated 2024 Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)PDF

NASM CNC Practice Exam Updated 2024 Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)PDF 1. A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, independent of its calorie content. If that proposal is true, then what would mean that high sugar diets should increase fat gain independent of their calorie content. What term describes this potential consequences? ANS Prediction 2. Scientists find that a protein supplement increases lean mass in the elderly. However, they caution that the results may not apply to other populations, like younger people. What term best describes what the scientists are referring to? ANS External validity 3. Which observational study design allows scientists to hypothesize a poten- tial casual association? ANS Cohort study 4. Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their daily intake. They then compare cancer rates between the people with high intakes and low intakes. What type of study is this? ANS Observational 5. For an individual engaged in light aerobic exercise 2-3 days per week, what would be the most optimal protein prescription? ANS 1.4 g/kg body weight