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NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam
2026/2027 Newest Version With Questions And 100%
Correct Detailed Answers/Already Graded A+|Brand
New!!!
What is an open-ended question? - ANSWER-A question
that cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires
more detail
The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four key
areas in program design. These are: - ANSWER-
Assessment, Education, Implementation, and Intervention
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When conducting fitness assessments for a weight loss
client, the Weight Loss Specialist should do which of the
following? - ANSWER-Consider limiting movements that
require overweight or obese clients to get on and off the
ground.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet
could be made, what action should the fitness professional
take? - ANSWER-Translate these targets into food-based
recommendations that the client can understand and
implement.
When encountering a potential client who is in the
Precontemplation stage, what should the Weight Loss
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Specialist do? - ANSWER-Provide information about the
benefits of losing weight.
Which measure is most commonly used to define obesity
at a population level? - ANSWER-BMI
What percent of obesity can be explained by heredity? -
ANSWER-.7
How are children categorized based on BMI? - ANSWER-
On percentile
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Assessments for social support for exercise and healthy
eating focus on support from which of the following? -
ANSWER-Family and friends
What is an outcome of a successful weight loss plan? -
ANSWER-Decreased chronic disease risk
A new client has completed the PAR-Q+ and has
answered "Yes" to several questions. On further inquiry,
the Weight Loss Specialist has determined that the client
has risk factors that may outweigh the benefits of exercise.
Which of the following scenarios is appropriate? -
ANSWER-A medical clearance should be requested to
ensure the absolute safety of the client.
NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam
2026/2027 Newest Version With Questions And 100%
Correct Detailed Answers/Already Graded A+|Brand
New!!!
What is an open-ended question? - ANSWER-A question
that cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires
more detail
The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four key
areas in program design. These are: - ANSWER-
Assessment, Education, Implementation, and Intervention
,2|Page
When conducting fitness assessments for a weight loss
client, the Weight Loss Specialist should do which of the
following? - ANSWER-Consider limiting movements that
require overweight or obese clients to get on and off the
ground.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet
could be made, what action should the fitness professional
take? - ANSWER-Translate these targets into food-based
recommendations that the client can understand and
implement.
When encountering a potential client who is in the
Precontemplation stage, what should the Weight Loss
,3|Page
Specialist do? - ANSWER-Provide information about the
benefits of losing weight.
Which measure is most commonly used to define obesity
at a population level? - ANSWER-BMI
What percent of obesity can be explained by heredity? -
ANSWER-.7
How are children categorized based on BMI? - ANSWER-
On percentile
, 4|Page
Assessments for social support for exercise and healthy
eating focus on support from which of the following? -
ANSWER-Family and friends
What is an outcome of a successful weight loss plan? -
ANSWER-Decreased chronic disease risk
A new client has completed the PAR-Q+ and has
answered "Yes" to several questions. On further inquiry,
the Weight Loss Specialist has determined that the client
has risk factors that may outweigh the benefits of exercise.
Which of the following scenarios is appropriate? -
ANSWER-A medical clearance should be requested to
ensure the absolute safety of the client.
