NASM NUTRITION CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS|| 2025/2026 LATEST
UPDATE|| VERIFIED A+
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 overweight client? -
ANSWERRefer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality? - ANSWERPractical
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional? -
ANSWERDaily panic attacks
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 of action? - ANSWERRefer her to a
Certified Diabetes Educator.
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 appropriate course of action? -
ANSWERRefer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
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? - ANSWERTheory
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves collecting health-
related information via telephone interview across the United States. Which term best
describes this research? - ANSWERSurvey
Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and lean
body mass, and then they statistically analyze them together as a group. What type of
study is this? - ANSWERMeta-analysis
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? - ANSWERThe weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for
lowering cholesterol than diet B, but more data is needed.
, Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions? - ANSWERThey
are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade? -
ANSWERThey have increased dramatically.
What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses? - ANSWERCarbohydrates and
proteins
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet? -
ANSWERThey have a very strong connection.
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal? - ANSWER3.5 ml
O2 / Kg / min
What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat? - ANSWERMetabolism
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and
processing of food? - ANSWERThermic effect of feeding (TEF)
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life? -
ANSWERMetabolism
In general, what sources are complete proteins? - ANSWERAnimal-based products
Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks? - ANSWERProtein-based
snacks without excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight
loss.
If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what should you do? - ANSWERWork
with their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
What is dehydration synthesis? - ANSWERRemoval of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from
2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together.
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly,
sedentary individual? - ANSWER1.3 g/kg body weight
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.? -
ANSWER25 grams of fiber daily.
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures? -
ANSWERAmylose
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS|| 2025/2026 LATEST
UPDATE|| VERIFIED A+
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 overweight client? -
ANSWERRefer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality? - ANSWERPractical
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional? -
ANSWERDaily panic attacks
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 of action? - ANSWERRefer her to a
Certified Diabetes Educator.
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 appropriate course of action? -
ANSWERRefer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
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? - ANSWERTheory
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves collecting health-
related information via telephone interview across the United States. Which term best
describes this research? - ANSWERSurvey
Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and lean
body mass, and then they statistically analyze them together as a group. What type of
study is this? - ANSWERMeta-analysis
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? - ANSWERThe weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for
lowering cholesterol than diet B, but more data is needed.
, Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions? - ANSWERThey
are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade? -
ANSWERThey have increased dramatically.
What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses? - ANSWERCarbohydrates and
proteins
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet? -
ANSWERThey have a very strong connection.
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal? - ANSWER3.5 ml
O2 / Kg / min
What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat? - ANSWERMetabolism
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and
processing of food? - ANSWERThermic effect of feeding (TEF)
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life? -
ANSWERMetabolism
In general, what sources are complete proteins? - ANSWERAnimal-based products
Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks? - ANSWERProtein-based
snacks without excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight
loss.
If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what should you do? - ANSWERWork
with their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
What is dehydration synthesis? - ANSWERRemoval of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from
2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together.
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly,
sedentary individual? - ANSWER1.3 g/kg body weight
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.? -
ANSWER25 grams of fiber daily.
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures? -
ANSWERAmylose
