NASM NUTRITION CERTIFICATION
EXAM CORRECT 100%
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide? - ANSWERNutritional advice and
behavioral modification
Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of the
following? - ANSWERReliability and validity
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down 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
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality? - ANSWERPractical
Which observational study design allows scientists to hypothesize a potential causal
association? - ANSWERCohort study
Which term describes a variable in an experiment for which a scientist takes no steps to
account for? - ANSWERUncontrolled variable
Which of the following represents the lowest level of evidence? - ANSWERNon-peer
reviewed media
Which of the following represents a strength of observational studies? - ANSWERLarge
subject numbers
Which physiological change occurs with aging? - ANSWERSlower metabolism
The association between diet and disease is which of the following? - ANSWERWell
understood
Which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body fat, or excess body fat,
with a BMI greater than 30? - ANSWERObesity
Changing seasons have which of the following? - ANSWERA significant impact on food
choices
Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and
maintain normal body functions like temperature regulation? - ANSWERResting
metabolic rate (RMR)
,Which principle describes how all energy taken into the body is accounted for; energy is
either utilized directly, stored, or transformed to kinetic energy or heat? - ANSWERThe
first law of thermodynamics
The first law of thermodynamics is also referred to as which of the following? -
ANSWERThe law of conservation of energy
ATP consists of an adenosine molecule bonded to how many phosphate groups? -
ANSWERThree
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH? - ANSWERThey act as buffers to
maintain neutral pH.
For an individual engaged in vigorous resistance training 5-6 days per week, what
would be the most optimal protein prescription? - ANSWER2.0 g/kg body weight
Is post-workout protein consumption more important for novice or experienced
weightlifters? - ANSWERExperienced
Ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used to produce
ATP? - ANSWERAcetyl-CoA and acetoacetate
For an individual engaged in light aerobic exercise 2-3 days per week, what would be
the most optimal protein prescription? - ANSWER1.4 g/kg body weight
How much glycogen can the adult liver store? - ANSWER50 grams per Kg
Which of the following combine to make maltose? - ANSWERGlucose and glucose
What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the
intestinal tract to the liver? - ANSWERHepatic portal vein
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.? -
ANSWER25 grams of fiber daily
What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a low GI food? - ANSWERGI score
under 55
What is the function of low-density lipoproteins? - ANSWERTransportation of
cholesterol to cells of the body.
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about taking omega-3 supplements. What is the BEST
response to tell the client? - ANSWERThere may be benefits to taking omega-3
supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish.
, A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume
30% of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming? -
ANSWER70 grams of fat
What is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)? - ANSWERAn omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil
of cold-water fish.
What is the definition of hydrophilic? - ANSWERLikely to mix with water, or have an
affinity for water
How is harmful drinking categorized for males? - ANSWER5 or more standard drinks
per day or 15 or more drinks per week
Approximately how much ethanol is metabolized per hour? - ANSWER7 grams
What is ethanol's function in the body? - ANSWERIt has no function; it is a toxin.
1 gram of alcohol increases urine output by how much? - ANSWER10 mL
Deficiencies in vitamin C can lead to which of the following? - ANSWERScurvy
What percent increased requirement do long distance runners have for iron compared
to non-runners? - ANSWER0.7
What percent of magnesium in the human body is found in bone tissue? - ANSWER0.6
What is the intracellular-to-extracellular ratio of potassium? - ANSWER30 to 1
Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the following? -
ANSWERExcessive fluid intake
Which of the following compounds can passively cross a cell membrane? -
ANSWERWater
Where is approximately two-thirds of body water found? - ANSWERIntracellular fluid
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the
intracellular fluid? - ANSWERPotassium
What does resistance exercise stimulate to increase the size of muscles, known as
muscle hypertrophy? - ANSWERMuscle protein synthesis
A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours before exercise? -
ANSWER2 to 4 hours
EXAM CORRECT 100%
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide? - ANSWERNutritional advice and
behavioral modification
Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of the
following? - ANSWERReliability and validity
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down 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
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality? - ANSWERPractical
Which observational study design allows scientists to hypothesize a potential causal
association? - ANSWERCohort study
Which term describes a variable in an experiment for which a scientist takes no steps to
account for? - ANSWERUncontrolled variable
Which of the following represents the lowest level of evidence? - ANSWERNon-peer
reviewed media
Which of the following represents a strength of observational studies? - ANSWERLarge
subject numbers
Which physiological change occurs with aging? - ANSWERSlower metabolism
The association between diet and disease is which of the following? - ANSWERWell
understood
Which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body fat, or excess body fat,
with a BMI greater than 30? - ANSWERObesity
Changing seasons have which of the following? - ANSWERA significant impact on food
choices
Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and
maintain normal body functions like temperature regulation? - ANSWERResting
metabolic rate (RMR)
,Which principle describes how all energy taken into the body is accounted for; energy is
either utilized directly, stored, or transformed to kinetic energy or heat? - ANSWERThe
first law of thermodynamics
The first law of thermodynamics is also referred to as which of the following? -
ANSWERThe law of conservation of energy
ATP consists of an adenosine molecule bonded to how many phosphate groups? -
ANSWERThree
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH? - ANSWERThey act as buffers to
maintain neutral pH.
For an individual engaged in vigorous resistance training 5-6 days per week, what
would be the most optimal protein prescription? - ANSWER2.0 g/kg body weight
Is post-workout protein consumption more important for novice or experienced
weightlifters? - ANSWERExperienced
Ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used to produce
ATP? - ANSWERAcetyl-CoA and acetoacetate
For an individual engaged in light aerobic exercise 2-3 days per week, what would be
the most optimal protein prescription? - ANSWER1.4 g/kg body weight
How much glycogen can the adult liver store? - ANSWER50 grams per Kg
Which of the following combine to make maltose? - ANSWERGlucose and glucose
What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the
intestinal tract to the liver? - ANSWERHepatic portal vein
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.? -
ANSWER25 grams of fiber daily
What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a low GI food? - ANSWERGI score
under 55
What is the function of low-density lipoproteins? - ANSWERTransportation of
cholesterol to cells of the body.
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about taking omega-3 supplements. What is the BEST
response to tell the client? - ANSWERThere may be benefits to taking omega-3
supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish.
, A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume
30% of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming? -
ANSWER70 grams of fat
What is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)? - ANSWERAn omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil
of cold-water fish.
What is the definition of hydrophilic? - ANSWERLikely to mix with water, or have an
affinity for water
How is harmful drinking categorized for males? - ANSWER5 or more standard drinks
per day or 15 or more drinks per week
Approximately how much ethanol is metabolized per hour? - ANSWER7 grams
What is ethanol's function in the body? - ANSWERIt has no function; it is a toxin.
1 gram of alcohol increases urine output by how much? - ANSWER10 mL
Deficiencies in vitamin C can lead to which of the following? - ANSWERScurvy
What percent increased requirement do long distance runners have for iron compared
to non-runners? - ANSWER0.7
What percent of magnesium in the human body is found in bone tissue? - ANSWER0.6
What is the intracellular-to-extracellular ratio of potassium? - ANSWER30 to 1
Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the following? -
ANSWERExcessive fluid intake
Which of the following compounds can passively cross a cell membrane? -
ANSWERWater
Where is approximately two-thirds of body water found? - ANSWERIntracellular fluid
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the
intracellular fluid? - ANSWERPotassium
What does resistance exercise stimulate to increase the size of muscles, known as
muscle hypertrophy? - ANSWERMuscle protein synthesis
A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours before exercise? -
ANSWER2 to 4 hours
