NASM CNC EXAM / NASM CNC
FINAL EXAM
A sweat loss assessment has determined a client loses ~1.5 % of their
body mass during a typical training session. The client trains five days
per week. What is the best hydration advice be for this client? -
ANSWERS-Drink ad libitum. If this doesn't assure the client, advise
an extra 500 mL of water before bed and before reporting to train.
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the extracellular fluid? - ANSWERS-Sodium
A client's pre-exercise weight is 65.0 kg. Their post-exercise weight is
63.0 kg. They consumed 0.5 liters of fluid during training. What was
the volume of their sweat loss? - ANSWERS-2.5 liters
Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Excessive fluid intake
What does the Institute of Medicine recommend for protein intake? -
ANSWERS-10-35% of total energy
How many hours does a fat-containing food need to digest or leave
the gut? - ANSWERS-Up to 5-6 hours
,How many hours does a carbohydrate-containing food need to digest
or leave the gut? - ANSWERS-Up to 1-2 hours
Which term refers to skin tingling, a reported side effect from beta
alanine use? - ANSWERS-Paresthesia
The Food & Drug Administration's role in the manufacturing of
supplements includes which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Maintaining a database of supplements found to be contaminated with
illegal drugs and prescription medication
Dressing in loose clothing to hide weight loss could be a sign of
which disorder? - ANSWERS-Anorexia nervosa
Which of the following is one primary goal of using supportive
words? - ANSWERS-Build efficacy
How many basic psychological needs are there in self-determination
theory? - ANSWERS-3
Which of the following can be described as a lack of harmony in the
client-coach relationship? - ANSWERS-Dissonance
"I want to reduce my calorie intake from 3,000 to 2,000 calories per
day," is an example of which kind of goal? - ANSWERS-Performance
goal
,"I want to eat more vegetables," is an example of which kind of goal?
- ANSWERS-Subjective goal
The average daily intake of a nutrient sufficient to meet the nutrient
requirement of nearly all (97 to 98 percent) healthy individuals in a
particular life stage and gender group is known as which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) describes the average daily
nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of
nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender
group? - ANSWERS-Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
What is an appropriate visual approximation for vegetables at a meal
for an average adult male who requires approximately 2200-2800
calories per day? - ANSWERS-Two fist-sized portions
A client says she has a difficult time estimating an appropriate portion
of starch when she dines out at restaurants. What might the Nutrition
Coach recommend she use as a visual approximation? - ANSWERS-A
cupped palm-size portion
A client wants to know if her daily multivitamin provides an adequate
amount of each vitamin to meet all her daily needs. What values
should she look at on the Supplement Facts label to determine this? -
ANSWERS-The % Daily Value (DV) for each vitamin
, How many grams of fat does a 'Low Fat' product labeled on the
Nutrition Facts panel have? - ANSWERS-Three grams of fat or less
per serving
What is the recommended total daily fat intake on a low-fat diet
(LFD)? - ANSWERS-20-35% of total calories
What does the body do during ketosis? - ANSWERS-Produces
ketones (ketone bodies) from fat
What is the primary difference between conventional and organic
agriculture? - ANSWERS-Pesticide use
Nonnutritive sweeteners may be associated with weight gain because
of what psychological phenomenon? - ANSWERS-Brain activation
patterns
A client increases protein and fiber intake to help feel fuller. Which
type of barrier to adherence does this strategy help overcome? -
ANSWERS-Physiological
Setting weekly goals around grocery shopping and food preparation
can be considered which characteristic of successful long-term weight
maintenance? - ANSWERS-Self-efficacy
FINAL EXAM
A sweat loss assessment has determined a client loses ~1.5 % of their
body mass during a typical training session. The client trains five days
per week. What is the best hydration advice be for this client? -
ANSWERS-Drink ad libitum. If this doesn't assure the client, advise
an extra 500 mL of water before bed and before reporting to train.
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the extracellular fluid? - ANSWERS-Sodium
A client's pre-exercise weight is 65.0 kg. Their post-exercise weight is
63.0 kg. They consumed 0.5 liters of fluid during training. What was
the volume of their sweat loss? - ANSWERS-2.5 liters
Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Excessive fluid intake
What does the Institute of Medicine recommend for protein intake? -
ANSWERS-10-35% of total energy
How many hours does a fat-containing food need to digest or leave
the gut? - ANSWERS-Up to 5-6 hours
,How many hours does a carbohydrate-containing food need to digest
or leave the gut? - ANSWERS-Up to 1-2 hours
Which term refers to skin tingling, a reported side effect from beta
alanine use? - ANSWERS-Paresthesia
The Food & Drug Administration's role in the manufacturing of
supplements includes which of the following? - ANSWERS-
Maintaining a database of supplements found to be contaminated with
illegal drugs and prescription medication
Dressing in loose clothing to hide weight loss could be a sign of
which disorder? - ANSWERS-Anorexia nervosa
Which of the following is one primary goal of using supportive
words? - ANSWERS-Build efficacy
How many basic psychological needs are there in self-determination
theory? - ANSWERS-3
Which of the following can be described as a lack of harmony in the
client-coach relationship? - ANSWERS-Dissonance
"I want to reduce my calorie intake from 3,000 to 2,000 calories per
day," is an example of which kind of goal? - ANSWERS-Performance
goal
,"I want to eat more vegetables," is an example of which kind of goal?
- ANSWERS-Subjective goal
The average daily intake of a nutrient sufficient to meet the nutrient
requirement of nearly all (97 to 98 percent) healthy individuals in a
particular life stage and gender group is known as which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) describes the average daily
nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of
nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender
group? - ANSWERS-Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
What is an appropriate visual approximation for vegetables at a meal
for an average adult male who requires approximately 2200-2800
calories per day? - ANSWERS-Two fist-sized portions
A client says she has a difficult time estimating an appropriate portion
of starch when she dines out at restaurants. What might the Nutrition
Coach recommend she use as a visual approximation? - ANSWERS-A
cupped palm-size portion
A client wants to know if her daily multivitamin provides an adequate
amount of each vitamin to meet all her daily needs. What values
should she look at on the Supplement Facts label to determine this? -
ANSWERS-The % Daily Value (DV) for each vitamin
, How many grams of fat does a 'Low Fat' product labeled on the
Nutrition Facts panel have? - ANSWERS-Three grams of fat or less
per serving
What is the recommended total daily fat intake on a low-fat diet
(LFD)? - ANSWERS-20-35% of total calories
What does the body do during ketosis? - ANSWERS-Produces
ketones (ketone bodies) from fat
What is the primary difference between conventional and organic
agriculture? - ANSWERS-Pesticide use
Nonnutritive sweeteners may be associated with weight gain because
of what psychological phenomenon? - ANSWERS-Brain activation
patterns
A client increases protein and fiber intake to help feel fuller. Which
type of barrier to adherence does this strategy help overcome? -
ANSWERS-Physiological
Setting weekly goals around grocery shopping and food preparation
can be considered which characteristic of successful long-term weight
maintenance? - ANSWERS-Self-efficacy
