NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Height in meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Education Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being
overweight? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅20 to 29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is a good estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Decreased number of opportunities for activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅consuming more
calories than expended.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it comes
to client's physical activity? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To teach a client how to overcome
conveniences of modern technology.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.
, Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The ability to access and afford healthy food choices.
When an individual has diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the body does not produce or
properly use insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Decrease heart rate and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Increased
low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅145/95 mm Hg.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following exercise, it
is important to have the client using these medications to do which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Complete a cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅5 to 10 lb.
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2 diabetes are
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Central obesity and insulin resistance
CORRECT ANSWERS
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Height in meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Education Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being
overweight? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅20 to 29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is a good estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Decreased number of opportunities for activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅consuming more
calories than expended.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it comes
to client's physical activity? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To teach a client how to overcome
conveniences of modern technology.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.
, Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The ability to access and afford healthy food choices.
When an individual has diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the body does not produce or
properly use insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Decrease heart rate and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Increased
low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅145/95 mm Hg.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following exercise, it
is important to have the client using these medications to do which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Complete a cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅5 to 10 lb.
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2 diabetes are
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Central obesity and insulin resistance
