NASM PHYSIQUE AND BODYBUILDING COACH EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What does the three-component model separate fat-free mass into? Total body water and fat-free dry mass What are the two components that make up the model for body composition? Fat-free mass and fat mass What is the error of measurement when using DEXA for the assessment of body composition? 2 to 3% An individual with a BMI of 20 kg/m2 would be considered? Healthy weight What method of body composition testing relies on the premise that different tissues and substances within the body have different resistance to electrical current? Bioelectrical impedance analysis What provides an important assessment tool to monitor the effectiveness of training and nutrition programs? Body composition When an individual is in an energy deficit, where is the remaining energy required for normal physiological function and exercise obtained from first? Adipose tissue What are the eight skinfold sites that are required to be considered a full profile assessment according to the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)? Biceps, triceps, subscapularis, iliac crest, supraspinal, abdominals, front thigh, and medial calf What type of diet typically consists of whole fruits, vegetables, and grains and incorporates low-fat dairy, lean meats, and fish while minimizing the intake of foods that have little impact on satiety? Low-energy-density diets An individual with a BMI of 30 would be considered? Obese What provides the largest physical barrier within the body? The skin During exercise, what percent loss in body mass can be the first sign of dehydration? 1% What benefit would consuming protein prior to exercise have on the athlete? Increasing the anabolic window of opportunity How can a mineral be classified as a macromineral? Intake requirements are over 100 mg daily. What provides the majority of energy at very-low-intensity exercise (25% VO2 Max)? Plasma Fatty Acids With alternate day fasting, what is the energy intake typically reduced to on fasting days? 25% Based on recent survey data, what portion of total energy intake do elite and sub-elite athletes currently consume as fat? 14% Water located in-between cells is known as what? Interstitial fluid interstitial fluid fluid in the spaces between cells In addition to amino acids, what other substrate can be used to make glucose from protein? Glycerol Consuming fatty acids before exercise has what effect on carbohydrate oxidation? Decreases it Which of the following defines remodeling? The process of changing structure When utilizing diet records, individuals tend to overestimate protein intake by how much? 1% On average, how much water does the body lose due to sweating? 600 ML What percent of high school female athletes regularly skip meals to lose weight? 23% Which amino acid is considered conditionally essential? Glycine At what part of the digestive tract is sodium absorbed? Large Intestine What is a form of unfiltered evidence? Doccumentary Most amino acids are absorbed in the intestine in what form? Dipeptides Youth athletes tend to be more effective at utilizing what type of fuel than adults? Exogenous carbohydrates Listening to the athlete's fears, desires, and emotions is an example of operating at which of the following? Operating at a low level of self-orientation As the duration of exercise increases, what happens to glycogen metabolism? It decreases At what exercise percentage is plasma glucose (blood sugar) utilized at the highest rate? 85% VO2 Max or higher What is the process of breaking down larger proteins into individual amino acids? Protein degradation Which of the following is considered a sports-specific risk factor for hypohydration? Weight divisions Which of the following would be considered a subjective symptom for LEA? Feelings of fatigue What are the integrated pillars that create an evidence-based approach with clients? Best research evidence, client values, and clinical expertise What advances within bodybuilding directly contributed to pushing physiques to new extremes? Machine-based training and anabolic steroids Add or remove te