NASM CNC FINAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain
that has been getting worse, what is the most appropriate
recommendation?
A. Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
B. Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
D.Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory ( corre
medications. answers ) C. Refer her to a chiropractor. ct
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D.Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food ( correct answers )
sensitivities Clients with inconsistent weight loss and C.
gain
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an
example of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and
activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans ( correct answers )
D.The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily C.
caloric intake. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the
best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
( correct answers
) D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she occasionally
suffers from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription
medications. To which healthcare professional should she be referred?
,A. Podiatrist
B. Physiologist
C. Physiotherapist
D. Psychiatrist ( correct answers ) D. Psychiatrist
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss.
Which of the following would be most appropriate to recommend for
the overweight client?
E. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
F. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
G. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training
program.
H.Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. ( correct
answers ) C. Refer to a certified
personal trainer for a resistance training program.
A. In an electronic version
only should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
Where
B. With the client
C. In the manager's office ( correct answers ) D. In a locked and
D.In a locked and secure secure
location location
A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks.
During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27
pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
D. Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week. ( correct
answers ) B. Informally question her
about common eating disorder traits/habits.
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum
number of positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5 ( correct answers ) B. 2
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial
evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has
never been able to maintain permanent weight loss and confides that she
has made herself throw up after eating large meals. What is the best
course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
,B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
Specialist.
C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
D. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for
any more self-
induced vomiting.( correct answers ) A. Refer her to a clinical
psychologist
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
C. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
D. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-
A. Nutritional
restricted dietadvice and behavioral
( correct answers )
A. modification
Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Nutritional advice and behavioral
counseling
Which ( correct answers )
of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide? A.
C. Nutritional advice and behavioral Nutritional
prognosis
To D.Nutritional
ensure the client
adviceis retaining any shared information, it is important that
and behavioral
the content presented
prescriptions advice and is behavioral
perceived to be important and what other quality?
modification
A. Easy to understand
B. Based on prior
experience
C. Delivered slowly ( correct answers ) B. Based on prior
D. Reviewed several experience
Anytimes
research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for
which of the following?
A. Reliability and validity
B. References and values
C. Resources and volume
D. Recall and verbiage ( correct answers ) A. Reliability and
validity
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that
the content presented is highly relevant and what other quality?
E. Pertinent
F. Practical
D.
G. Brief ( correct answers ) B.
Visual Practical
, Which statement best describes the healthcare
continuum?
A. The health status of a client from sickness to wellness
B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
C. The number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare
system ( corre
D.The type of alternative health practices that are ct
legitimately recognized answers ) B. The many disciplines that
A newup
make client
the is 6-weeks post-partum.
healthcare system She states that she has very little
energy and feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate
course of action?
A. Call 911.
B. Contact her spouse to discuss options.
C. Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
D.Closely monitor her situation. ( correct answers )
C. Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach?
E. Design a 5-day meal plan for a healthy client.
F.Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
G. Recommend a diet that contains up to 50% protein.
H.Provide general advice on a 3-day detox plan. ( correct
answers ) B. Recommend the client
discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or physician.
Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,
weight, body composition, and what other test?
I. Blood pressure
J. Anthropometric measurements
K. Hydrostatic weighing
L. SCOFF test ( correct answers ) B. Anthropometric measurements
Where might a Nutrition Coach find reputable information on recent
dietary guidelines?
M.Popular magazines
N. Government-funded agencies
O. Private, for-profit supplement companies
P. Celebrity blogs ( correct answers ) B. Government-funded
agencies
Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation
would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
Q. Slow weight loss of 1/2 pound per week (0.22 kg)
R. Late-night ice cream binging
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain
that has been getting worse, what is the most appropriate
recommendation?
A. Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
B. Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
D.Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory ( corre
medications. answers ) C. Refer her to a chiropractor. ct
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D.Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food ( correct answers )
sensitivities Clients with inconsistent weight loss and C.
gain
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an
example of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and
activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans ( correct answers )
D.The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily C.
caloric intake. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the
best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
( correct answers
) D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she occasionally
suffers from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription
medications. To which healthcare professional should she be referred?
,A. Podiatrist
B. Physiologist
C. Physiotherapist
D. Psychiatrist ( correct answers ) D. Psychiatrist
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss.
Which of the following would be most appropriate to recommend for
the overweight client?
E. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
F. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
G. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training
program.
H.Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. ( correct
answers ) C. Refer to a certified
personal trainer for a resistance training program.
A. In an electronic version
only should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
Where
B. With the client
C. In the manager's office ( correct answers ) D. In a locked and
D.In a locked and secure secure
location location
A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks.
During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27
pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
D. Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week. ( correct
answers ) B. Informally question her
about common eating disorder traits/habits.
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum
number of positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5 ( correct answers ) B. 2
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial
evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has
never been able to maintain permanent weight loss and confides that she
has made herself throw up after eating large meals. What is the best
course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
,B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
Specialist.
C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
D. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for
any more self-
induced vomiting.( correct answers ) A. Refer her to a clinical
psychologist
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
C. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
D. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-
A. Nutritional
restricted dietadvice and behavioral
( correct answers )
A. modification
Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Nutritional advice and behavioral
counseling
Which ( correct answers )
of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide? A.
C. Nutritional advice and behavioral Nutritional
prognosis
To D.Nutritional
ensure the client
adviceis retaining any shared information, it is important that
and behavioral
the content presented
prescriptions advice and is behavioral
perceived to be important and what other quality?
modification
A. Easy to understand
B. Based on prior
experience
C. Delivered slowly ( correct answers ) B. Based on prior
D. Reviewed several experience
Anytimes
research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for
which of the following?
A. Reliability and validity
B. References and values
C. Resources and volume
D. Recall and verbiage ( correct answers ) A. Reliability and
validity
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that
the content presented is highly relevant and what other quality?
E. Pertinent
F. Practical
D.
G. Brief ( correct answers ) B.
Visual Practical
, Which statement best describes the healthcare
continuum?
A. The health status of a client from sickness to wellness
B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
C. The number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare
system ( corre
D.The type of alternative health practices that are ct
legitimately recognized answers ) B. The many disciplines that
A newup
make client
the is 6-weeks post-partum.
healthcare system She states that she has very little
energy and feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate
course of action?
A. Call 911.
B. Contact her spouse to discuss options.
C. Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
D.Closely monitor her situation. ( correct answers )
C. Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach?
E. Design a 5-day meal plan for a healthy client.
F.Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
G. Recommend a diet that contains up to 50% protein.
H.Provide general advice on a 3-day detox plan. ( correct
answers ) B. Recommend the client
discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or physician.
Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,
weight, body composition, and what other test?
I. Blood pressure
J. Anthropometric measurements
K. Hydrostatic weighing
L. SCOFF test ( correct answers ) B. Anthropometric measurements
Where might a Nutrition Coach find reputable information on recent
dietary guidelines?
M.Popular magazines
N. Government-funded agencies
O. Private, for-profit supplement companies
P. Celebrity blogs ( correct answers ) B. Government-funded
agencies
Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation
would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
Q. Slow weight loss of 1/2 pound per week (0.22 kg)
R. Late-night ice cream binging
