NASM-CNC Exam
7 studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. 3 studies show no difference.
assuming all studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes this situation? -
ANSweight of evidence suggests A is more effective than B, but more information is needed
During which phase of behavior change would there be a call to action to alter eating
habits? - ANSprecontemplation a change in which of the following plays a significant role in
reversing obesity? - ANSdietary habits
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT)
supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response? - ANS Although studies have
shown that taking MCT supplements can help people lose weight, these supplements should
not take the place of changes to diet and lifestyle. A client completes three weight-training
sessions with a Personal Trainer per week but also completes three, 1-hour group indoor
cycle per week (not on the same day). They seek guidance on hydration from their Nutrition
Coach. Which of the following responses is most appropriate? ANS "Your workouts are not
prolonged enough to result in sweat losses that necessitate a personal hydration plan." Keep
fluids available during exercise, and drink based on thirst."
a client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. what is the best course
of action? - ANSrefer to a certified eating disorder specialist
A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume
30% of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming? - ANS70
grams from fat
A client visits a Nutrition Coach for the first time and tells the coach she is consuming 20%
of her calories from dietary fat and 15% of her calories from saturated fat. What advice
should the client receive from the nutrition coach? - ANS suggests that the client cut back on
saturated fat to less than 10 to 11 percent of total calorie intake. A customer desires to gain
10 pounds of muscle. Which dietary supplement has been shown to enhance MPS with
resistance training? - ANSwhey protein
According to ANStrue, a client who confides in having suicidal thoughts should see a
psychologist. a CNC can provide clients non-medical nutrition information & behavior change
- ANStrue
a CNC has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. during the most recent
weight-in, they discover she lost 27 lbs. what is the best course of action? - ANSinformally
question her about common eating disorder traits/habits
a CNC is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. she noted on her HHQ that
she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her blood glucose controlled. what is the best
course of action? - ANSrefer her to a certified diabetes educator
a deficiency in which hormone is associated with an increased fat mass (central adiposity in
particular), reduced insulin sensitivity & impaired glucose tolerance? - ANStestosterone
Many people who exercise moderately may be able to eat a ketogenic diet safely, especially
if the food is whole, minimally processed, and contains enough micronutrients and fiber. A
ketogenic diet may not adequately fuel high-intensity workouts and may raise LDL
cholesterol levels? - ANStrue Which of the following describes a metabolic pathway that
produces glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates like lactate, glycerol, and
, glucogenic amino acids? - ANSgluconeogenesis a new client is 6 weeks post-partum. she
states that she has very little energy & feels sadness most of the time. what is the most
appropriate course of action? - ANSrefer her to a clinical psychiatrist
a new client just moved into the area. she states she occasionally suffers from anxiety &
panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription medication. which professional should
you refer? - ANSpsychiatrist
A new client likes to consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis but he has a
weight-loss health goal. What should the Nutrition Coach tell him to reduce his energy
intake? - ANSoak up as little alcohol as possible. A new client with goals to lose a little body
fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their current eating pattern as normal, consisting
of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a snack or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach
recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them meet their goals? - ANSno
changes to meal frequency should be recommended
a scientific theory is just a guess - ANSfalse
a scientist hypothesizes a supplement will improve fat loss by suppressing appetite. which
item represents a prediction generated by this hypothesis? - ANSsubjects will eat less after
taking supplement
a scientist hypothesizes that a supplement will increase resistance training performance. a
study is carried out & the results don't support the hypothesis. multiple studies by
independent labs also fail to support it. what is the appropriate response? - ANSthe
predictions have been falsified & hypothesis is discarded
A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, and performs a study comparing a
high-sugar diet to a low-sugar diet with equal calories. He discovers that the diets resulted
in the same amount of fat gain. Which term describes how this study effects the initial
proposal? - ANSfalsification
a scientists observes that people tend to perform better in a weight training session after
consuming a pre-workout supplement. the scientist proposes the caffeine increases arousal,
leading to increased performance. which term describes the proposal? - ANShypothesis
A sweat-loss assessment has determined a client loses about 1.5 % of their body mass
during a typical training session. The client trains 5 days per week. What is the best
hydration advice for this client? - ANSDrink ad libitum. If the client still does not feel safe,
give them an additional 500 milliliters of water before going to bed and before going to train.
a thorough assessment can help rule out any client who has issues beyond the scope of
practice for the CNC - ANStrue
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from
added sugar are recommended for men on a daily basis? - ANSa limit of 100 calories
according to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of
positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder? - ANS2
according to the scope of practice for a CNC, which is an example of an appropriate
resource for determining daily caloric intake? - ANSdietary guidelines for americans
according to the USDA MyPlate, what percentage of ones diet should come from high
protein sources? - ANS20-25%
When should alcohol be consumed after exercise? - ANSImmediately following
carbohydrate and protein intake and rehydrating. Alcoholics often suffer from structural and
functional damage to their brain as a result of a deficiency in which vitamin? - ANSthiamine
An alcohol-related reduction in which hormone can lead to muscle loss? - ANStestosterone
An existing client has been meeting daily dietary recommendations and meeting their goal
of reaching a healthy body weight with increased muscle tone. They say they would like to
7 studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. 3 studies show no difference.
assuming all studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes this situation? -
ANSweight of evidence suggests A is more effective than B, but more information is needed
During which phase of behavior change would there be a call to action to alter eating
habits? - ANSprecontemplation a change in which of the following plays a significant role in
reversing obesity? - ANSdietary habits
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT)
supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response? - ANS Although studies have
shown that taking MCT supplements can help people lose weight, these supplements should
not take the place of changes to diet and lifestyle. A client completes three weight-training
sessions with a Personal Trainer per week but also completes three, 1-hour group indoor
cycle per week (not on the same day). They seek guidance on hydration from their Nutrition
Coach. Which of the following responses is most appropriate? ANS "Your workouts are not
prolonged enough to result in sweat losses that necessitate a personal hydration plan." Keep
fluids available during exercise, and drink based on thirst."
a client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. what is the best course
of action? - ANSrefer to a certified eating disorder specialist
A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume
30% of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming? - ANS70
grams from fat
A client visits a Nutrition Coach for the first time and tells the coach she is consuming 20%
of her calories from dietary fat and 15% of her calories from saturated fat. What advice
should the client receive from the nutrition coach? - ANS suggests that the client cut back on
saturated fat to less than 10 to 11 percent of total calorie intake. A customer desires to gain
10 pounds of muscle. Which dietary supplement has been shown to enhance MPS with
resistance training? - ANSwhey protein
According to ANStrue, a client who confides in having suicidal thoughts should see a
psychologist. a CNC can provide clients non-medical nutrition information & behavior change
- ANStrue
a CNC has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. during the most recent
weight-in, they discover she lost 27 lbs. what is the best course of action? - ANSinformally
question her about common eating disorder traits/habits
a CNC is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. she noted on her HHQ that
she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her blood glucose controlled. what is the best
course of action? - ANSrefer her to a certified diabetes educator
a deficiency in which hormone is associated with an increased fat mass (central adiposity in
particular), reduced insulin sensitivity & impaired glucose tolerance? - ANStestosterone
Many people who exercise moderately may be able to eat a ketogenic diet safely, especially
if the food is whole, minimally processed, and contains enough micronutrients and fiber. A
ketogenic diet may not adequately fuel high-intensity workouts and may raise LDL
cholesterol levels? - ANStrue Which of the following describes a metabolic pathway that
produces glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates like lactate, glycerol, and
, glucogenic amino acids? - ANSgluconeogenesis a new client is 6 weeks post-partum. she
states that she has very little energy & feels sadness most of the time. what is the most
appropriate course of action? - ANSrefer her to a clinical psychiatrist
a new client just moved into the area. she states she occasionally suffers from anxiety &
panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription medication. which professional should
you refer? - ANSpsychiatrist
A new client likes to consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis but he has a
weight-loss health goal. What should the Nutrition Coach tell him to reduce his energy
intake? - ANSoak up as little alcohol as possible. A new client with goals to lose a little body
fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their current eating pattern as normal, consisting
of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a snack or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach
recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them meet their goals? - ANSno
changes to meal frequency should be recommended
a scientific theory is just a guess - ANSfalse
a scientist hypothesizes a supplement will improve fat loss by suppressing appetite. which
item represents a prediction generated by this hypothesis? - ANSsubjects will eat less after
taking supplement
a scientist hypothesizes that a supplement will increase resistance training performance. a
study is carried out & the results don't support the hypothesis. multiple studies by
independent labs also fail to support it. what is the appropriate response? - ANSthe
predictions have been falsified & hypothesis is discarded
A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, and performs a study comparing a
high-sugar diet to a low-sugar diet with equal calories. He discovers that the diets resulted
in the same amount of fat gain. Which term describes how this study effects the initial
proposal? - ANSfalsification
a scientists observes that people tend to perform better in a weight training session after
consuming a pre-workout supplement. the scientist proposes the caffeine increases arousal,
leading to increased performance. which term describes the proposal? - ANShypothesis
A sweat-loss assessment has determined a client loses about 1.5 % of their body mass
during a typical training session. The client trains 5 days per week. What is the best
hydration advice for this client? - ANSDrink ad libitum. If the client still does not feel safe,
give them an additional 500 milliliters of water before going to bed and before going to train.
a thorough assessment can help rule out any client who has issues beyond the scope of
practice for the CNC - ANStrue
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from
added sugar are recommended for men on a daily basis? - ANSa limit of 100 calories
according to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of
positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder? - ANS2
according to the scope of practice for a CNC, which is an example of an appropriate
resource for determining daily caloric intake? - ANSdietary guidelines for americans
according to the USDA MyPlate, what percentage of ones diet should come from high
protein sources? - ANS20-25%
When should alcohol be consumed after exercise? - ANSImmediately following
carbohydrate and protein intake and rehydrating. Alcoholics often suffer from structural and
functional damage to their brain as a result of a deficiency in which vitamin? - ANSthiamine
An alcohol-related reduction in which hormone can lead to muscle loss? - ANStestosterone
An existing client has been meeting daily dietary recommendations and meeting their goal
of reaching a healthy body weight with increased muscle tone. They say they would like to
