NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST EXAM 2025|2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ | NEWEST EXAM | JUST RELEASED!!
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and
consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help
determine if participating in physical activity or a fitness
assessment is considered safe? - ANSWER-Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal
change. - ANSWER-According to the National Weight Control
Registry, what change did every participant make to
successfully maintain weight loss?
Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is a
recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from sugary
beverages? - ANSWER-Switch to diet soda
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)?
-
ANSWER-0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework?
- 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? - ANSWER-
Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how
many years since
1970? -
ANSWER-10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals
for what reason? -
ANSWER-Sequestered into
fat tissue
BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered
medically overfat
when their BMI is below 30? - 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? - 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? - 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?
- ANSWER-If the client is dehydrated for
any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than
intake. - ANSWER-
Hypocaloric
diet
Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee
valgus, and adducted
and internally rotated hips? - ANSWER-Pes planus
distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which
health condition? -
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 fatloss phase? -
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? - 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? - ANSWER-
Environmental
Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client
intake process? -
ANSWER-To gain insight on where the client is mentally
and physically
What percent body fat is considered essential for women? -
ANSWER-10 to
13%
What is TEF? - ANSWER-The energy expended to digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship
between
RMR and body
weight change? - 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.
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ | NEWEST EXAM | JUST RELEASED!!
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and
consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help
determine if participating in physical activity or a fitness
assessment is considered safe? - ANSWER-Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal
change. - ANSWER-According to the National Weight Control
Registry, what change did every participant make to
successfully maintain weight loss?
Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is a
recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from sugary
beverages? - ANSWER-Switch to diet soda
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)?
-
ANSWER-0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework?
- 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? - ANSWER-
Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how
many years since
1970? -
ANSWER-10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals
for what reason? -
ANSWER-Sequestered into
fat tissue
BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered
medically overfat
when their BMI is below 30? - 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? - 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? - 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?
- ANSWER-If the client is dehydrated for
any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than
intake. - ANSWER-
Hypocaloric
diet
Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee
valgus, and adducted
and internally rotated hips? - ANSWER-Pes planus
distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which
health condition? -
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 fatloss phase? -
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? - 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? - ANSWER-
Environmental
Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client
intake process? -
ANSWER-To gain insight on where the client is mentally
and physically
What percent body fat is considered essential for women? -
ANSWER-10 to
13%
What is TEF? - ANSWER-The energy expended to digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship
between
RMR and body
weight change? - 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.
