NASM Certified Nutrition Coaching Exam Study
Guide
Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)
Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
1. Scope of Practice
: The actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is allowed
to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional's license or
credential
2. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
: This term is used interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and
it is also a legally protected designation
3. Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
: The CDR acts as the credential- ing arm of the Academy of Nutrition
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, and Dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing
certification standards for registered dieticians and other licensed
nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who
successfully meet said standards. The CDR also provides a professional
code of ethics and re-certification standards.
4. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
: A licensed healthcare professional or cer- tified allied health
professional who works with those who have diabetes - 1000 contact
hours in diabetes education is required for certification.
5. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
: An advanced nursing de- gree requiring 2 more years of college beyond
an RN - many then choose a specialty or primary focus of care.
6. Physician Assistant (PA)
: A licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of
a doctor or other medical professional, typically requires a 4-year
degree plus a post-graduate program.
7. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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Guide
Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)
Latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
1. Scope of Practice
: The actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is allowed
to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional's license or
credential
2. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
: This term is used interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and
it is also a legally protected designation
3. Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
: The CDR acts as the credential- ing arm of the Academy of Nutrition
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, and Dietetics for the purpose of establishing and enforcing
certification standards for registered dieticians and other licensed
nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who
successfully meet said standards. The CDR also provides a professional
code of ethics and re-certification standards.
4. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
: A licensed healthcare professional or cer- tified allied health
professional who works with those who have diabetes - 1000 contact
hours in diabetes education is required for certification.
5. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
: An advanced nursing de- gree requiring 2 more years of college beyond
an RN - many then choose a specialty or primary focus of care.
6. Physician Assistant (PA)
: A licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of
a doctor or other medical professional, typically requires a 4-year
degree plus a post-graduate program.
7. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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