NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST QUESTUONS AND
ANSWERS
comorbidities - Answers :obesity is linked to several diseases which are often referred
to as comorbidities.
usually found in combination
common comorbidities in obese - Answers :type 2 diabetes mellitus
heart disease
hypertension
stroke
respiratory complications
certain cancers
dyslipidemia
metabolic syndrome
musculoskeletal issues
depression
type 2 diabetes mellitus - Answers :body does not produce or properly use insulin. one
of two things:
1. not enough insulin is being produced by the pancreas
2. the glucose can't be taken up by the tissues and used for energy
In general, type 2 diabetics cannot use the insulin that the pancreas is sufficiently
producing.
insulin - Answers :hormone produced by the pancreas that facilitates the uptake of
glucose from the blood to various cells
type 2 diabetes risk factors - Answers :obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, older age,
ethnicity, pregnancy, and family history (4). Excess body fat is a general concern, but
individuals who have an android (apple) shape are at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes
US pop effected by diabetes - Answers :8.3% or 18.8 million diagnosed and approx. 7
mill undiagnosed
treatment of type 2 diabetes - Answers :exercise and medication
type 2 diabetes cardiorespiratory reccomendations - Answers :Cardiorespiratory
Recommendation Frequency: 3-7 days/week, no more than 2 days between bouts
Intensity: Moderate to vigorous (50 to 80% HRR)
Duration: 20-60 minutes, depending on intensity
ANSWERS
comorbidities - Answers :obesity is linked to several diseases which are often referred
to as comorbidities.
usually found in combination
common comorbidities in obese - Answers :type 2 diabetes mellitus
heart disease
hypertension
stroke
respiratory complications
certain cancers
dyslipidemia
metabolic syndrome
musculoskeletal issues
depression
type 2 diabetes mellitus - Answers :body does not produce or properly use insulin. one
of two things:
1. not enough insulin is being produced by the pancreas
2. the glucose can't be taken up by the tissues and used for energy
In general, type 2 diabetics cannot use the insulin that the pancreas is sufficiently
producing.
insulin - Answers :hormone produced by the pancreas that facilitates the uptake of
glucose from the blood to various cells
type 2 diabetes risk factors - Answers :obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, older age,
ethnicity, pregnancy, and family history (4). Excess body fat is a general concern, but
individuals who have an android (apple) shape are at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes
US pop effected by diabetes - Answers :8.3% or 18.8 million diagnosed and approx. 7
mill undiagnosed
treatment of type 2 diabetes - Answers :exercise and medication
type 2 diabetes cardiorespiratory reccomendations - Answers :Cardiorespiratory
Recommendation Frequency: 3-7 days/week, no more than 2 days between bouts
Intensity: Moderate to vigorous (50 to 80% HRR)
Duration: 20-60 minutes, depending on intensity
