NASM NUTRITION CERTIFICATION PREMIUM
REVIEW COLLECTION 2026 TESTED
MATERIALS
◉ What is the key role of phospholipids? Answer: They are
responsible for what enters and leaves every cell.
◉ Bile is an example of which of the following? Answer: An
emulsifier
◉ What are both chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins
responsible for transporting in the bloodstream? Answer:
Triglycerides
◉ What are the byproducts of beta-oxidation? Answer: Glycerol and
free fatty acids
◉ What is a chylomicron? Answer: A lipoprotein that delivers
triglycerides to the cells.
◉ Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely
to regularly consume alcohol at hazardous levels? Answer:
Intramural/club athletes
,◉ What is ethanol's function in the body? Answer: It has no
function; it is a toxin.
◉ Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other
substances? Answer: Carbon dioxide and water
◉ According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is
indicated by which score? Answer: 7 for males and 5 for females
◉ Hyponatremia (low-sodium concentration in the blood) sets in
when sodium falls below what concentration? Answer: 135
millimolar
◉ What differentiates macro- and micronutrients? Answer: The
quantity in which they are needed in the diet.
◉ What family of compounds are the vitamin K1 compounds called?
Answer: Phylloquinones
◉ What is the result of extended periods of high doses of fluoride?
Answer: Damage to bones
, ◉ At what rate should individuals engaged in exercise in hot
environments consume fluids? Answer: There is no single fluid
intake rate for all individuals.
◉ A client has repeatedly exhibited a pre-exercise USG range
between 1.014 and 1.018. How would a Nutrition Coach interpret
this finding? Answer: The client is doing a great job of meeting
recovery fluid intake needs.
◉ A client who completes three weight training sessions with a
Personal Trainer per week but also completes three, 1-hour group
indoor cycle per week (not on the same day). They ask their
Nutrition Coach for hydration advice. Which of the following
responses would be most appropriate? Answer: "Your workout
sessions are not long enough in duration to cause sweat losses that
dictate a personal hydration plan. Keep fluids available during
exercise, and drink based on thirst."
◉ Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the extracellular fluid? Answer: Sodium
◉ A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours
before exercise? Answer: 2 to 4 hours
◉ What is the working definition of nutrient timing? Answer: It is
the temporal positioning of nutrients throughout the day and/or
REVIEW COLLECTION 2026 TESTED
MATERIALS
◉ What is the key role of phospholipids? Answer: They are
responsible for what enters and leaves every cell.
◉ Bile is an example of which of the following? Answer: An
emulsifier
◉ What are both chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins
responsible for transporting in the bloodstream? Answer:
Triglycerides
◉ What are the byproducts of beta-oxidation? Answer: Glycerol and
free fatty acids
◉ What is a chylomicron? Answer: A lipoprotein that delivers
triglycerides to the cells.
◉ Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely
to regularly consume alcohol at hazardous levels? Answer:
Intramural/club athletes
,◉ What is ethanol's function in the body? Answer: It has no
function; it is a toxin.
◉ Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other
substances? Answer: Carbon dioxide and water
◉ According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is
indicated by which score? Answer: 7 for males and 5 for females
◉ Hyponatremia (low-sodium concentration in the blood) sets in
when sodium falls below what concentration? Answer: 135
millimolar
◉ What differentiates macro- and micronutrients? Answer: The
quantity in which they are needed in the diet.
◉ What family of compounds are the vitamin K1 compounds called?
Answer: Phylloquinones
◉ What is the result of extended periods of high doses of fluoride?
Answer: Damage to bones
, ◉ At what rate should individuals engaged in exercise in hot
environments consume fluids? Answer: There is no single fluid
intake rate for all individuals.
◉ A client has repeatedly exhibited a pre-exercise USG range
between 1.014 and 1.018. How would a Nutrition Coach interpret
this finding? Answer: The client is doing a great job of meeting
recovery fluid intake needs.
◉ A client who completes three weight training sessions with a
Personal Trainer per week but also completes three, 1-hour group
indoor cycle per week (not on the same day). They ask their
Nutrition Coach for hydration advice. Which of the following
responses would be most appropriate? Answer: "Your workout
sessions are not long enough in duration to cause sweat losses that
dictate a personal hydration plan. Keep fluids available during
exercise, and drink based on thirst."
◉ Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the extracellular fluid? Answer: Sodium
◉ A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours
before exercise? Answer: 2 to 4 hours
◉ What is the working definition of nutrient timing? Answer: It is
the temporal positioning of nutrients throughout the day and/or
