NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam with Questions and Solutions

NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam with Questions and Solutions What is self-efficacy? ANSWER An individual's' belief in their capabilities to carry out a specific task in order to achieve a desired outcome Jose is recommended to cut out regular soda consumption. Replacing it with water is ideal, but swapping in diet/zero-calorie soft drinks is also allowed. What behavioral intervention does this strategy reflect? ANSWER Restriction Where appropriate, which type of exercise should be prioritize? ANSWER Multi-joint exercises Which of the following is true regarding resistance training and weight loss? ANSWER Resistance training may maintain or reduce the loss of FFM during weight loss. What may help to better regulate energy intake? ANSWER High energy expenditure/high physical activity What is calorie density? ANSWER The amount of calories per weight or volume of food What is the asymmetric model of set point theory? ANSWER The body's signals to resist an energy deficit are stronger than to resist an energy surplus.