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NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST
EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Which of the following is the main cause of excess stored body
fat? - correct answer -Calories consumed exceed energy
expended
2. When should a fitness professional refer a client to an eating
disorder specialist - correct answer -When a client expresses
emotional discomfort about body image
3. Which of the following is the most common cause of a weight
loss plateau? - correct answer -Non-compliance
4. Which of the following is the acceptable macronutrient
distribution range for fat? - correct answer -20-25%
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5. Nearly what percentage of diabetic cases in the U.S. are type
2? - correct answer -90-95%
6. Which of the following is the acceptable macronutrient range
for carbohydrates? - correct answer -45-65%
7. Which of the following is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
mellitus? - correct answer -Family history
8. Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease? -
correct answer -Type A personality traits
9. Meal replacements can help support which of the following? -
correct answer -Portion control
10. Multi-mode training uses which of the following? - correct
answer -Various forms of cardio exercise within one session
NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST
EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Which of the following is the main cause of excess stored body
fat? - correct answer -Calories consumed exceed energy
expended
2. When should a fitness professional refer a client to an eating
disorder specialist - correct answer -When a client expresses
emotional discomfort about body image
3. Which of the following is the most common cause of a weight
loss plateau? - correct answer -Non-compliance
4. Which of the following is the acceptable macronutrient
distribution range for fat? - correct answer -20-25%
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5. Nearly what percentage of diabetic cases in the U.S. are type
2? - correct answer -90-95%
6. Which of the following is the acceptable macronutrient range
for carbohydrates? - correct answer -45-65%
7. Which of the following is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
mellitus? - correct answer -Family history
8. Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease? -
correct answer -Type A personality traits
9. Meal replacements can help support which of the following? -
correct answer -Portion control
10. Multi-mode training uses which of the following? - correct
answer -Various forms of cardio exercise within one session