Section 1 NASM Exam Study Guide With Accurate Solutions

The focus on scientific principles make NASM's system and methodologies... -ANSWER - safe and effective for any client working toward any fitness goal NASM recommends that all fitness professionals maintain a focus of what to attain the highest levels of success? -ANSWER - Evidence-based practice Evidence-based practice is... -ANSWER - the conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient or client care NASM's proprietary approach to exercise training is what -ANSWER - the OPT model The OPT model was developed with what as a core guiding philosophy? -ANSWER - evidence-based practice Acute disease is... -ANSWER - any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in a short period of time. A chronic disease is... -ANSWER - a medical condition that persists without quickly going away or being cured altogether Overweight and obesity refer to what? -ANSWER - a body weight that is greater than what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, specifically due to excess body fat. Being overweight or obese increases what? -ANSWER - chances of developing a chronic disease Cardiovascular disease is... -ANSWER - a broad term describing numerous problems of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias Hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for.... -ANSWER - heart disease and stroke Heart diseases and strokes are... -ANSWER - the global leading causes of death Cholesterol is... -ANSWER - a waxy substance found in the blood that is made up of a combination of protein and fatty acids