NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST EXAM
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? -
Answers :Height in meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - Answers
:Education Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - Answers :40
kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of
being overweight? - Answers :20 to 29 years.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - Answers
:Watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - Answers :The ability to
access and afford healthy food choices.
When an individual has diabetes - Answers :the body does not produce or properly use
insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following? - Answers :Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - Answers
:Decrease heart rate and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - Answers :Increased low-density
lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to
which of the following? - Answers :Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - Answers :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? - Answers :Complete a cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - Answers :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? - Answers :Central obesity and insulin resistance
, An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese individual is to - Answers :decrease
body mass.
What is a calorie? - Answers :A unit of heat.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in
children? - Answers :It is a good estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - Answers :Decreased
number of opportunities for activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - Answers :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? - Answers :To teach a client how to overcome
conveniences of modern technology.
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? - Answers :Total amount of energy in
any isolated
system remains constant and cannot be recreated,
although it may change forms.
What are physiological factors contributing to daily energy expenditure? - Answers :1.
Thermal effect of food
2. Physical activity
3. Basal metabolic rate
BMR represents up to what percentage of total energy needs? - Answers :75%
Which are the prediction equations for estimating resting energy expenditure? -
Answers :1. Harris-Benedict*
2. Mifflin St. Jeor**
3. Owen**
Harris-Benedict* Equation - Answers :Male: 88.362 + (13.397 x kg) + (4.799 x cm) -
(5.677 x age)
Female: 447.593 + (9.247 x kg) + (3.098 x cm) - (4.33 x age)
Mifflin St. Jeor** - Answers :Male: RMR = 9.99 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) -
4.92 × age + 5
Female: RMR = 9.99 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) -
4.92 × age - 161
Owen** - Answers :Male: RMR = 10.2 x weight (kg) + 879
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? -
Answers :Height in meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - Answers
:Education Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - Answers :40
kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of
being overweight? - Answers :20 to 29 years.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - Answers
:Watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - Answers :The ability to
access and afford healthy food choices.
When an individual has diabetes - Answers :the body does not produce or properly use
insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following? - Answers :Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - Answers
:Decrease heart rate and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - Answers :Increased low-density
lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to
which of the following? - Answers :Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - Answers :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? - Answers :Complete a cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - Answers :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? - Answers :Central obesity and insulin resistance
, An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese individual is to - Answers :decrease
body mass.
What is a calorie? - Answers :A unit of heat.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in
children? - Answers :It is a good estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - Answers :Decreased
number of opportunities for activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - Answers :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? - Answers :To teach a client how to overcome
conveniences of modern technology.
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? - Answers :Total amount of energy in
any isolated
system remains constant and cannot be recreated,
although it may change forms.
What are physiological factors contributing to daily energy expenditure? - Answers :1.
Thermal effect of food
2. Physical activity
3. Basal metabolic rate
BMR represents up to what percentage of total energy needs? - Answers :75%
Which are the prediction equations for estimating resting energy expenditure? -
Answers :1. Harris-Benedict*
2. Mifflin St. Jeor**
3. Owen**
Harris-Benedict* Equation - Answers :Male: 88.362 + (13.397 x kg) + (4.799 x cm) -
(5.677 x age)
Female: 447.593 + (9.247 x kg) + (3.098 x cm) - (4.33 x age)
Mifflin St. Jeor** - Answers :Male: RMR = 9.99 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) -
4.92 × age + 5
Female: RMR = 9.99 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) -
4.92 × age - 161
Owen** - Answers :Male: RMR = 10.2 x weight (kg) + 879
