NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam | Featuring Topics such as
Behavior Change Strategies, Nutritional Science, Exercise
Programming, Metabolic Considerations, Client Assessments,
and Long Term Weight Management Planning
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)? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework? ---------CORRECT
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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how many years since 1970? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals for what reason? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sequestered into fat tissue
,BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered medically overfat when
their BMI is below 30? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------
CORRECT 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? --------
-CORRECT 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
Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical impedance analysis? ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------If the client is dehydrated for any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than intake. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Hypocaloric diet
,Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted
and internally rotated hips? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Pes planus
distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which health condition? ---------
CORRECT 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? ---------
CORRECT 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 for the Weight Loss Specialist?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ask the client what the medication is for
and determine if there are any side effects that could affect exercise.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather than eating out at
a local cafe, is what type of intervention? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Environmental Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client intake process? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------To gain insight on where the client is mentally
and physically
, What percent body fat is considered essential for women? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------10 to 13%
What is TEF? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The energy expended to
digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between RMR and body
weight change? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A person with a low RMR
relative to body size is not more likely to gain weight than someone with a high
RMR relative to body size.
What are the five key areas to address when implementing a weight loss program
for a client? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The client's needs and
schedule, program timeline, measurement parameters, education timeline, and
modification options
What are the three components of evidence-based practice? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Research evidence, professional expertise, and client
preferences.
Behavior Change Strategies, Nutritional Science, Exercise
Programming, Metabolic Considerations, Client Assessments,
and Long Term Weight Management Planning
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)? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework? ---------CORRECT
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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how many years since 1970? --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals for what reason? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sequestered into fat tissue
,BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered medically overfat when
their BMI is below 30? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------
CORRECT 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? --------
-CORRECT 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
Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical impedance analysis? ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------If the client is dehydrated for any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than intake. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Hypocaloric diet
,Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted
and internally rotated hips? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Pes planus
distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which health condition? ---------
CORRECT 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? ---------
CORRECT 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 for the Weight Loss Specialist?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ask the client what the medication is for
and determine if there are any side effects that could affect exercise.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather than eating out at
a local cafe, is what type of intervention? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Environmental Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client intake process? --------
-CORRECT ANSWER-----------------To gain insight on where the client is mentally
and physically
, What percent body fat is considered essential for women? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------10 to 13%
What is TEF? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The energy expended to
digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between RMR and body
weight change? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A person with a low RMR
relative to body size is not more likely to gain weight than someone with a high
RMR relative to body size.
What are the five key areas to address when implementing a weight loss program
for a client? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The client's needs and
schedule, program timeline, measurement parameters, education timeline, and
modification options
What are the three components of evidence-based practice? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Research evidence, professional expertise, and client
preferences.
