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NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST (WLS) EXAM LATEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is an open-ended question? - ANSWER-A question that
cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires more detail
The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four key areas in
program design. These are: - ANSWER-Assessment, Education,
Implementation, and Intervention
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and consists of
risk stratification and a decision tree to help determine if
participating in physical activity or a fitness assessment is
considered safe? - ANSWER-Physical Activity Readiness
Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal
change. - ANSWER-According to the National Weight Control
Registry, what change did every participant make to successfully
maintain weight loss?
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Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is a
recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from sugary
beverages? - ANSWER-Switch to diet soda
In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss,
approximately how much of the weight lost is from the loss of lean
body mass (LBM)? - ANSWER-0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework? -
ANSWER-To establish accountability established through regular
(weekly) follow-up on progress.
In terms of social influence, which of the following describes when
people change their behavior to behave more like other people? -
ANSWER-Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how many
years since 1970? - ANSWER-10
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Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals for what
reason? - ANSWER-Sequestered into fat tissue
BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered
medically overfat when their BMI is below 30? - ANSWER-About
50%
One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients on their
weight loss journey. Which of the following best describes the role
of a coach in this context? - ANSWER-A fitness professional who
is a mentor and guide to the client, helps the client identify and
address obstacles in their weight loss goals, and provides support
and accountability through the client's journey
Which of the following best describes the continuum of care in
healthcare? - ANSWER-An integrated model of care that provides
individuals with guidance, aid, and healthcare at varying levels of
intensity through different stages of their life
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Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical
impedance analysis? - ANSWER-If the client is dehydrated for
any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than intake. -
ANSWER-Hypocaloric diet
Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus,
and adducted and internally rotated hips? - ANSWER-Pes planus
distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which health
condition? - ANSWER-High blood pressure
Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss phases into short
periods can be effective. What is one of the recommended
lengths for a fat-loss phase? - ANSWER-8 to 12 weeks
When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the Lifestyle
Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper course of action
NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST (WLS) EXAM LATEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is an open-ended question? - ANSWER-A question that
cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires more detail
The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four key areas in
program design. These are: - ANSWER-Assessment, Education,
Implementation, and Intervention
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and consists of
risk stratification and a decision tree to help determine if
participating in physical activity or a fitness assessment is
considered safe? - ANSWER-Physical Activity Readiness
Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal
change. - ANSWER-According to the National Weight Control
Registry, what change did every participant make to successfully
maintain weight loss?
,2|Page
Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is a
recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from sugary
beverages? - ANSWER-Switch to diet soda
In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss,
approximately how much of the weight lost is from the loss of lean
body mass (LBM)? - ANSWER-0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework? -
ANSWER-To establish accountability established through regular
(weekly) follow-up on progress.
In terms of social influence, which of the following describes when
people change their behavior to behave more like other people? -
ANSWER-Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how many
years since 1970? - ANSWER-10
,3|Page
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals for what
reason? - ANSWER-Sequestered into fat tissue
BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered
medically overfat when their BMI is below 30? - ANSWER-About
50%
One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients on their
weight loss journey. Which of the following best describes the role
of a coach in this context? - ANSWER-A fitness professional who
is a mentor and guide to the client, helps the client identify and
address obstacles in their weight loss goals, and provides support
and accountability through the client's journey
Which of the following best describes the continuum of care in
healthcare? - ANSWER-An integrated model of care that provides
individuals with guidance, aid, and healthcare at varying levels of
intensity through different stages of their life
, 4|Page
Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical
impedance analysis? - ANSWER-If the client is dehydrated for
any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than intake. -
ANSWER-Hypocaloric diet
Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus,
and adducted and internally rotated hips? - ANSWER-Pes planus
distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which health
condition? - ANSWER-High blood pressure
Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss phases into short
periods can be effective. What is one of the recommended
lengths for a fat-loss phase? - ANSWER-8 to 12 weeks
When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the Lifestyle
Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper course of action
