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NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST (WLS) EXAM
LATEST 2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||LATEST EXAM!!!|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is self-efficacy? - Answer-An individual's' belief in
their capabilities to carry out a specific task in order to
achieve a desired outcome
Jose is recommended to cut out regular soda
consumption. Replacing it with water is ideal, but
swapping in diet/zero-calorie soft drinks is also allowed.
What behavioral intervention does this strategy reflect? -
Answer-Restriction
Where appropriate, which type of exercise should be
prioritize? - Answer-Multi-joint exercises
Which of the following is true regarding resistance training
and weight loss? - Answer-Resistance training may
maintain or reduce the loss of FFM during weight loss.
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What may help to better regulate energy intake? - Answer-
High energy expenditure/high physical activity
What is calorie density? - Answer-The amount of calories
per weight or volume of food
What is the asymmetric model of set point theory? -
Answer-The body's signals to resist an energy deficit are
stronger than to resist an energy surplus.
In which ways can resistance training increase TDEE? -
Answer-Energy expended during training session,
increase in RMR during recovery, and possible
improvement in NEAT
What role do genes play in the obesity epidemic? -
Answer-A combination of genes can determine a person's
susceptibility to becoming obese in the modern-day food
environment.
Why is adopting new eating habits more effective than
advising the client to stop certain behaviors? - Answer-
New eating habits will prevent poor dietary behaviors.
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Alternate day fasting is superior to daily calorie restriction
for which outcome? - Answer-Weight loss
Gina is a 51-year-old woman who has been working with
you for the past 2 weeks. During a training session, she
says that lately she has been snacking a great deal at
night after dinner. She asks you for advice. What would be
the most appropriate response as a coach? - Answer-Ask
Gina to review her reasons for snacking and her earlier
intake. Is she snacking because she is hungry, bored, or
stressed? Did she eat enough at dinner?
Which movement pattern does research suggest is
predictive of the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in
individuals who practice physical exertion? - Answer-
Squatting
Which of the following statements best describes the role
of a WLS in a fitness setting? - Answer-The WLS is a
fitness specialist and a coach to clients who are seeking
significant weight loss.
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Which item represents the processes of your body and
cells maintaining their living functions? - Answer-
Metabolism
Which blood pressure result would indicate Stage 2
Hypertension and require medical monitoring? - Answer-
Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and diastolic blood
pressure ≥ 90 mmHg
The cells that store fatty acids are known as what type of
cell? - Answer-Adipocyte
A healthy diet pattern suggests a saturated fat intake of
what percent of calories? - Answer-Less than 10% of
calories
Farrah started doing aerobic training 5 days per week.
She hasn't experienced any change in body weight. What
is most likely true? - Answer-She has compensated for the
exercise by being less active outside of the exercise
and/or eating more.
NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST (WLS) EXAM
LATEST 2025/ 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||LATEST EXAM!!!|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is self-efficacy? - Answer-An individual's' belief in
their capabilities to carry out a specific task in order to
achieve a desired outcome
Jose is recommended to cut out regular soda
consumption. Replacing it with water is ideal, but
swapping in diet/zero-calorie soft drinks is also allowed.
What behavioral intervention does this strategy reflect? -
Answer-Restriction
Where appropriate, which type of exercise should be
prioritize? - Answer-Multi-joint exercises
Which of the following is true regarding resistance training
and weight loss? - Answer-Resistance training may
maintain or reduce the loss of FFM during weight loss.
,2|Page
What may help to better regulate energy intake? - Answer-
High energy expenditure/high physical activity
What is calorie density? - Answer-The amount of calories
per weight or volume of food
What is the asymmetric model of set point theory? -
Answer-The body's signals to resist an energy deficit are
stronger than to resist an energy surplus.
In which ways can resistance training increase TDEE? -
Answer-Energy expended during training session,
increase in RMR during recovery, and possible
improvement in NEAT
What role do genes play in the obesity epidemic? -
Answer-A combination of genes can determine a person's
susceptibility to becoming obese in the modern-day food
environment.
Why is adopting new eating habits more effective than
advising the client to stop certain behaviors? - Answer-
New eating habits will prevent poor dietary behaviors.
,3|Page
Alternate day fasting is superior to daily calorie restriction
for which outcome? - Answer-Weight loss
Gina is a 51-year-old woman who has been working with
you for the past 2 weeks. During a training session, she
says that lately she has been snacking a great deal at
night after dinner. She asks you for advice. What would be
the most appropriate response as a coach? - Answer-Ask
Gina to review her reasons for snacking and her earlier
intake. Is she snacking because she is hungry, bored, or
stressed? Did she eat enough at dinner?
Which movement pattern does research suggest is
predictive of the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in
individuals who practice physical exertion? - Answer-
Squatting
Which of the following statements best describes the role
of a WLS in a fitness setting? - Answer-The WLS is a
fitness specialist and a coach to clients who are seeking
significant weight loss.
, 4|Page
Which item represents the processes of your body and
cells maintaining their living functions? - Answer-
Metabolism
Which blood pressure result would indicate Stage 2
Hypertension and require medical monitoring? - Answer-
Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and diastolic blood
pressure ≥ 90 mmHg
The cells that store fatty acids are known as what type of
cell? - Answer-Adipocyte
A healthy diet pattern suggests a saturated fat intake of
what percent of calories? - Answer-Less than 10% of
calories
Farrah started doing aerobic training 5 days per week.
She hasn't experienced any change in body weight. What
is most likely true? - Answer-She has compensated for the
exercise by being less active outside of the exercise
and/or eating more.
