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Questions and Answers
1. Scientists perform a study tracking 10,000 people over a 10-year period. They look at
their sugar intake at the beginning of the study and then see whodevelops diabetes over the
study duration. Which term best describes this study
ANS Cohort Study
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach towork
ANS Issues with consistent weight loss
3. Which term describes the phenomena when a group does not represent thepopulation a
scientist is intending to study
ANS Selection bias
4. What foods tend to have a higher thermic response than others
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ANS High-pro-tein foods
5. Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and
maintain normal body functions like temperature regulation
?-
: Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
6. Which is most likely to impact longevity
ANS Calorie restriction may enhancelongevity.
7. What are enzymes
ANS Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reac-tions
8. What is defined as fatty acids containing between 6-12 carbons and foundnaturally in
coconut and palm oils
ANS Medium-chain triglycerides
9. Deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the following
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NASM Nutrition Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
1. Scientists perform a study tracking 10,000 people over a 10-year period. They look at
their sugar intake at the beginning of the study and then see whodevelops diabetes over the
study duration. Which term best describes this study
ANS Cohort Study
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach towork
ANS Issues with consistent weight loss
3. Which term describes the phenomena when a group does not represent thepopulation a
scientist is intending to study
ANS Selection bias
4. What foods tend to have a higher thermic response than others
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ANS High-pro-tein foods
5. Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and
maintain normal body functions like temperature regulation
?-
: Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
6. Which is most likely to impact longevity
ANS Calorie restriction may enhancelongevity.
7. What are enzymes
ANS Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reac-tions
8. What is defined as fatty acids containing between 6-12 carbons and foundnaturally in
coconut and palm oils
ANS Medium-chain triglycerides
9. Deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the following
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