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NASM Nutrition Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
1. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality
ANS Practical
2. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very littleenergy and
feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriatecourse of action
ANS Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
3. According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many positiveanswers might
indicate an eating disorder
ANS 2
4. Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality
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ANS In a lockedand secure location
5. A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer.
She has been reading many books about natural health and is interested in taking
herbal supplements that will help prevent cancer. What is the bestcourse of action
ANS Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician.
6. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no
difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality,which item best describes this
situation
ANS The weight of the evidence suggestsdiet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol
than diet B, but more data is needed.
7. Fructose has been shown in studies to have adverse effects on blood triglycerides when
consumed in excess of calorie needs. However, moderatedoses of fructose have been shown
to have no effect. Which of the followingitems best describes the conclusion that should be
drawn from this data
ANS - Fructose intake poses no risk to triglycerides when consumed within energy needs,but
caution is warranted if calorie intake is high.
8. Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high carbohydrate group and then look at
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changes in body weight over 3 months.Which item representsthe independent variable in this
study
ANS Diet Type
9. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the pastdecade
ANS They have increased dramatically
10. Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of the following
ANS -
Chronic Dieseas
11. Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements andcalculations as
they refer to metrics related to human characteristics
ANS Bio-metrics
12. Which of the following is best described as the state of being in goodhealth,
especially as an actively pursued goal
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NASM Nutrition Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
1. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality
ANS Practical
2. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very littleenergy and
feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriatecourse of action
ANS Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
3. According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many positiveanswers might
indicate an eating disorder
ANS 2
4. Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality
1 of 28 9/10/2024, 11:13
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ANS In a lockedand secure location
5. A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer.
She has been reading many books about natural health and is interested in taking
herbal supplements that will help prevent cancer. What is the bestcourse of action
ANS Refer her to a pharmacist or her physician.
6. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no
difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality,which item best describes this
situation
ANS The weight of the evidence suggestsdiet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol
than diet B, but more data is needed.
7. Fructose has been shown in studies to have adverse effects on blood triglycerides when
consumed in excess of calorie needs. However, moderatedoses of fructose have been shown
to have no effect. Which of the followingitems best describes the conclusion that should be
drawn from this data
ANS - Fructose intake poses no risk to triglycerides when consumed within energy needs,but
caution is warranted if calorie intake is high.
8. Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high carbohydrate group and then look at
2 of 28 9/10/2024, 11:13
,NASM Nutrition Exam Practice Test.pdf file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/NASM%20Nutrition%20Exam%20
changes in body weight over 3 months.Which item representsthe independent variable in this
study
ANS Diet Type
9. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the pastdecade
ANS They have increased dramatically
10. Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of the following
ANS -
Chronic Dieseas
11. Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements andcalculations as
they refer to metrics related to human characteristics
ANS Bio-metrics
12. Which of the following is best described as the state of being in goodhealth,
especially as an actively pursued goal
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