NASM WEIGHT LOSS PRACTICE TEST 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Insulin functions to have what effect on the liver?
Select one:
a. Insulin does not affect the liver.
b. Decrease hepatic glucose output
c. Increase hepatic glucose output
d. Causes it to oxidize protein - Answers :b. Decrease hepatic glucose output
Reaching recommended physical activity levels has been shown to reduce the risk of
developing obesity by what percent when compared to inactive adults?
Select one:
a. 0.6
b. 0.4
c. 0.8
d. 0.2 - Answers :a. 0.6
Among men with severe obesity, what percent of them experience sleep apnea?
Select one:
a. 0.12
b. 0.48
c. 0.6
d. 0.94 - Answers :d. 0.94
What are problem-focused coping strategies?
Select one:
a. Coping strategies that are used when the individual believes they can take action to
control the challenging situation or remove the stressor
b. Coping strategies that use medications to manage the stressor
c. Coping strategies that are used to avoid the problem and rely on emotions instead
d. Coping strategies that are used when the individual has no control of the stressor or
situation - Answers :a. Coping strategies that are used when the individual believes they
can take action to control the challenging situation or remove the stressor
Which of the following is considered an appropriate anthropometric measure for
overweight and obese individuals?
Select one:
a. Resting heart rate
, b. Blood pressure
c. Body mass index
d. Skinfold measurements - Answers :c. Body mass index
What type of genetic relationship is apparent in common obesity?
Select one:
a. Polygenic
b. Caused by a single gene
c. Strong
d. Monogenic - Answers :a. Polygenic
Based on the information collected during her initial consultation, it is decided to use a
diet break in the middle of Vanessa's fat loss progression. Which option best describes
the aspects of a diet break during a weight loss diet?
Select one:
a. A period of a few days where the individual purposely overfeeds in order to boost
their metabolism.
b. A period of time where the goal switches to gaining muscle instead of losing fat so a
calorie surplus is used.
c. A period of 1 to 2 weeks where calorie intake is increased to a point where weight is
maintained while diet structure remains similar.
d. A period of 1 to 2 days where the individual has freedom to eat how they wish with no
rules or restraint relating to food choices or quantity. - Answers :c. A period of 1 to 2
weeks where calorie intake is increased to a point where weight is maintained while diet
structure remains similar.
Which of the following are components of TEPA?
Select one:
a. NEAT and TEF
b. Exercise and NEAT
c. Exercise and TEF
d. NEAT and RMR - Answers :b. Exercise and NEAT
What is an adipokine?
Select one:
a. It is a type of fat tissue.
b. It is a molecule produced by the brain.
c. It is a hormone.
d. It is a signaling molecule produced by adipose tissue. - Answers :d. It is a signaling
molecule produced by adipose tissue.
What is a recommended strategy for a client who has experienced limited success with
popular commercial diets?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Insulin functions to have what effect on the liver?
Select one:
a. Insulin does not affect the liver.
b. Decrease hepatic glucose output
c. Increase hepatic glucose output
d. Causes it to oxidize protein - Answers :b. Decrease hepatic glucose output
Reaching recommended physical activity levels has been shown to reduce the risk of
developing obesity by what percent when compared to inactive adults?
Select one:
a. 0.6
b. 0.4
c. 0.8
d. 0.2 - Answers :a. 0.6
Among men with severe obesity, what percent of them experience sleep apnea?
Select one:
a. 0.12
b. 0.48
c. 0.6
d. 0.94 - Answers :d. 0.94
What are problem-focused coping strategies?
Select one:
a. Coping strategies that are used when the individual believes they can take action to
control the challenging situation or remove the stressor
b. Coping strategies that use medications to manage the stressor
c. Coping strategies that are used to avoid the problem and rely on emotions instead
d. Coping strategies that are used when the individual has no control of the stressor or
situation - Answers :a. Coping strategies that are used when the individual believes they
can take action to control the challenging situation or remove the stressor
Which of the following is considered an appropriate anthropometric measure for
overweight and obese individuals?
Select one:
a. Resting heart rate
, b. Blood pressure
c. Body mass index
d. Skinfold measurements - Answers :c. Body mass index
What type of genetic relationship is apparent in common obesity?
Select one:
a. Polygenic
b. Caused by a single gene
c. Strong
d. Monogenic - Answers :a. Polygenic
Based on the information collected during her initial consultation, it is decided to use a
diet break in the middle of Vanessa's fat loss progression. Which option best describes
the aspects of a diet break during a weight loss diet?
Select one:
a. A period of a few days where the individual purposely overfeeds in order to boost
their metabolism.
b. A period of time where the goal switches to gaining muscle instead of losing fat so a
calorie surplus is used.
c. A period of 1 to 2 weeks where calorie intake is increased to a point where weight is
maintained while diet structure remains similar.
d. A period of 1 to 2 days where the individual has freedom to eat how they wish with no
rules or restraint relating to food choices or quantity. - Answers :c. A period of 1 to 2
weeks where calorie intake is increased to a point where weight is maintained while diet
structure remains similar.
Which of the following are components of TEPA?
Select one:
a. NEAT and TEF
b. Exercise and NEAT
c. Exercise and TEF
d. NEAT and RMR - Answers :b. Exercise and NEAT
What is an adipokine?
Select one:
a. It is a type of fat tissue.
b. It is a molecule produced by the brain.
c. It is a hormone.
d. It is a signaling molecule produced by adipose tissue. - Answers :d. It is a signaling
molecule produced by adipose tissue.
What is a recommended strategy for a client who has experienced limited success with
popular commercial diets?
