NASM Nutrition Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
1. 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 overweightclient
ANS Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
2. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
content presented is highly relevant and what other quality
ANS Practical
3. It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcareprofessional
ANS Daily panic attacks
4. A Nutrition Coach is sitting own with a new client for her initial evaluation. She
,noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble
keeping her blood glucose controlled. What is the best course ofaction
ANS Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
5. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy
and feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriatecourse of action
ANS Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
6. Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid
lowering medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in
heart disease. Which term best describes the concept that LDL plays a causal role in
heart disease
ANS Theory
7. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves col- lecting
health-related information via telephone interview across the UnitedStates. Which
term best describes this research
ANS Survey
, 8. Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and
lean body mass, and then they statistically analyze them togetheras a group. What
type of study is this
ANS Meta-analysis
9. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show
no difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality,which item best
describes this situation
ANS The weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol
than diet B, but more data is needed.
10. Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions
ANS -
They are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
11. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during thepast
decade
Questions and Answers
1. 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 overweightclient
ANS Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
2. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
content presented is highly relevant and what other quality
ANS Practical
3. It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcareprofessional
ANS Daily panic attacks
4. A Nutrition Coach is sitting own with a new client for her initial evaluation. She
,noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble
keeping her blood glucose controlled. What is the best course ofaction
ANS Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
5. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy
and feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriatecourse of action
ANS Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
6. Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid
lowering medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in
heart disease. Which term best describes the concept that LDL plays a causal role in
heart disease
ANS Theory
7. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves col- lecting
health-related information via telephone interview across the UnitedStates. Which
term best describes this research
ANS Survey
, 8. Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and
lean body mass, and then they statistically analyze them togetheras a group. What
type of study is this
ANS Meta-analysis
9. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show
no difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality,which item best
describes this situation
ANS The weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol
than diet B, but more data is needed.
10. Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions
ANS -
They are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
11. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during thepast
decade
