NASM NUTRITION CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
What is the leading contributor to preventable death? - Answers heart disease
How many dimensions of wellness are there? - Answers 6
emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual.
What percent of daily energy expenditure is accounted for by the process of consuming food? -
Answers .1
Resting metabolic rate, or RMR, declines by what percentage per decade for men? - Answers 1
to 2%
What are enzymes? - Answers Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reactions
A new client with goals to lose a little body fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their
current eating pattern as normal, consisting of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a snack
or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them
meet their goals? - Answers No changes to meal frequency should be recommended.
Ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used to produce ATP? -
Answers Acetyl-CoA and acetoacetate
What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a medium GI food? - Answers GI score
between 56-69
Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an
exercise bout. How does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell? - Answers
The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from added
sugar are recommended for men on a daily basis? - Answers 150
The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in
the small intestine. What compound neutralizes this chyme? - Answers Sodium bicarbonate
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT)
supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response? - Answers While there has been
research linking MCT supplementation with weight loss, this should not replace dietary and
lifestyle interventions.
What are ketone bodies? - Answers . They are a fuel source from fats produced in the liver.
What is the definition of hydrophilic? - Answers The correct answer is: Likely to mix with water,
,or have an affinity for water.
For males, levels of ethanol consumption are closely associated with what? - Answers excess
belly fat
According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is indicated by which score? -
Answers 7 for males and 5 for females
What enzyme, that is responsible for the break down of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly
contributes to ethanol metabolism? - Answers . Catalase
What feature of minerals makes them different from vitamins? - Answers They are inorganic.
What is the normal range of calcium in the blood? - Answers 8.4-9.5 mg/dL
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult males ( > 18 years of
age)? - Answers 900 μg/day
Hyponatremia (low-sodium concentration in the blood) sets in when sodium falls below what
concentration? - Answers 135 millimolar
Urine specific gravity is best assessed with which tool? - Answers Refractometer
Which of the following responses occurs during exercise associated hyponatremia? - Answers
Extracellular fluid shifts inside cells.
Which of the following has research shown is true regarding most individuals engaged in
training that produces significant sweat losses? - Answers They significantly underestimate
their sweat losses.
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the extracellular
fluid? - Answers sodium
For what type of activities would beta alanine be beneficial? - Answers High-intensity exercise
lasting 30 seconds to 10 minutes
Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating? - Answers emotional
eating
Which of the following is the premise of the Health Belief Model? - Answers That a person is
motivated to change due to a perceived health issue
Which of the following describes the ideal talk rate in a conversation? - Answers Steady rate
with clearly enunciated words
How many basic psychological needs are there in self-determination theory - Answers 3
What kind of goal involves a weight loss competition amongst friends? - Answers outcome
, goals
The highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health
effects to almost all individuals in the general population is known as which of the following? -
Answers Tolerable Upper Limit (UL
Of the following methods, which estimate body composition based on how easily small
electrical currents travel through the body? - Answers c. Bioelectrical impedance analysis and
bioimpedance spectroscopy
A client mentions that he is trying to find a brand of cereal that is high in fiber but is not sure
how to compare different products. What recommendation could a Nutrition Coach provide to
help him choose a brand that is high in fiber? - Answers Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value
of 20% or more for fiber.
Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for vegetables at a meal for an
average adult female who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day? - Answers a
baseball
According to B.J. Fogg's model, what is a strategy that a client could use to turn a healthy
behavior change into a sustainable habit? - Answers The correct answer is: Associate the
change with an existing behavior that they perform or engage in regularly.
What is the first step that clients should consider when deciding to meal prep? - Answers What
type of meal preparation suits their lifestyle and preference
When selecting or preparing a meal, why is it important to include a source of protein? -
Answers They promote meal satisfaction and prolong satiety.
An individual who eats three meals plus one to two snacks per day, and whose calorie needs
range from 1500 - 1800 per day, may want to limit snacks to approximately what range of
calories? - Answers 150 - 200 calories
Compared to other carbohydrates, calorie-equated exchange for fructose affects which of the
following? - Answers Glycemic control
Nonnutritive sweeteners may be associated with weight gain because of what psychological
phenomenon? - Answers Brain activation patterns
Organic meat and milk, compared to conventional, contains significantly greater concentrations
of what nutrient? - Answers Omega-3 fatty acids
Gluten increases intestinal permeability by interacting with which one of the following
molecules? - Answers Zonulin
Which of the following represents the best reason as to why resistance training may help with
What is the leading contributor to preventable death? - Answers heart disease
How many dimensions of wellness are there? - Answers 6
emotional, occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual.
What percent of daily energy expenditure is accounted for by the process of consuming food? -
Answers .1
Resting metabolic rate, or RMR, declines by what percentage per decade for men? - Answers 1
to 2%
What are enzymes? - Answers Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reactions
A new client with goals to lose a little body fat and build a little bit of muscle describes their
current eating pattern as normal, consisting of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sometimes a snack
or dessert. Should a Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them
meet their goals? - Answers No changes to meal frequency should be recommended.
Ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used to produce ATP? -
Answers Acetyl-CoA and acetoacetate
What glycemic score ranks a carbohydrate food as a medium GI food? - Answers GI score
between 56-69
Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an
exercise bout. How does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell? - Answers
The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from added
sugar are recommended for men on a daily basis? - Answers 150
The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in
the small intestine. What compound neutralizes this chyme? - Answers Sodium bicarbonate
A client asks a Nutrition Coach about the benefits of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT)
supplementation in weight loss. What is the BEST response? - Answers While there has been
research linking MCT supplementation with weight loss, this should not replace dietary and
lifestyle interventions.
What are ketone bodies? - Answers . They are a fuel source from fats produced in the liver.
What is the definition of hydrophilic? - Answers The correct answer is: Likely to mix with water,
,or have an affinity for water.
For males, levels of ethanol consumption are closely associated with what? - Answers excess
belly fat
According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is indicated by which score? -
Answers 7 for males and 5 for females
What enzyme, that is responsible for the break down of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly
contributes to ethanol metabolism? - Answers . Catalase
What feature of minerals makes them different from vitamins? - Answers They are inorganic.
What is the normal range of calcium in the blood? - Answers 8.4-9.5 mg/dL
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for adult males ( > 18 years of
age)? - Answers 900 μg/day
Hyponatremia (low-sodium concentration in the blood) sets in when sodium falls below what
concentration? - Answers 135 millimolar
Urine specific gravity is best assessed with which tool? - Answers Refractometer
Which of the following responses occurs during exercise associated hyponatremia? - Answers
Extracellular fluid shifts inside cells.
Which of the following has research shown is true regarding most individuals engaged in
training that produces significant sweat losses? - Answers They significantly underestimate
their sweat losses.
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the extracellular
fluid? - Answers sodium
For what type of activities would beta alanine be beneficial? - Answers High-intensity exercise
lasting 30 seconds to 10 minutes
Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating? - Answers emotional
eating
Which of the following is the premise of the Health Belief Model? - Answers That a person is
motivated to change due to a perceived health issue
Which of the following describes the ideal talk rate in a conversation? - Answers Steady rate
with clearly enunciated words
How many basic psychological needs are there in self-determination theory - Answers 3
What kind of goal involves a weight loss competition amongst friends? - Answers outcome
, goals
The highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health
effects to almost all individuals in the general population is known as which of the following? -
Answers Tolerable Upper Limit (UL
Of the following methods, which estimate body composition based on how easily small
electrical currents travel through the body? - Answers c. Bioelectrical impedance analysis and
bioimpedance spectroscopy
A client mentions that he is trying to find a brand of cereal that is high in fiber but is not sure
how to compare different products. What recommendation could a Nutrition Coach provide to
help him choose a brand that is high in fiber? - Answers Choose a brand that has a % Daily Value
of 20% or more for fiber.
Which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for vegetables at a meal for an
average adult female who requires approximately 1500-1800 calories per day? - Answers a
baseball
According to B.J. Fogg's model, what is a strategy that a client could use to turn a healthy
behavior change into a sustainable habit? - Answers The correct answer is: Associate the
change with an existing behavior that they perform or engage in regularly.
What is the first step that clients should consider when deciding to meal prep? - Answers What
type of meal preparation suits their lifestyle and preference
When selecting or preparing a meal, why is it important to include a source of protein? -
Answers They promote meal satisfaction and prolong satiety.
An individual who eats three meals plus one to two snacks per day, and whose calorie needs
range from 1500 - 1800 per day, may want to limit snacks to approximately what range of
calories? - Answers 150 - 200 calories
Compared to other carbohydrates, calorie-equated exchange for fructose affects which of the
following? - Answers Glycemic control
Nonnutritive sweeteners may be associated with weight gain because of what psychological
phenomenon? - Answers Brain activation patterns
Organic meat and milk, compared to conventional, contains significantly greater concentrations
of what nutrient? - Answers Omega-3 fatty acids
Gluten increases intestinal permeability by interacting with which one of the following
molecules? - Answers Zonulin
Which of the following represents the best reason as to why resistance training may help with
