NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST
EXAM Questions And Verified Answers
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What are the operative mechanisms that explains a weight loss plateau? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Metabolic efficiency.
Energy Gap Mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER -As people lose weight by energy restriction alone,
their total energy expenditure decreases due to a lower energy cost of moving around a smaller
body.
Example of energy gap mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER -200-pound person losing 50 pounds,
the individual will need approximately 400 fewer calories to maintain a 150- pound weight
than the person did at 200 pounds (50 pounds x 8
calories/pound = 400 calories.
Satiation is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER -both meal size and duration; feelings of
satiation will contribute to the cessation of eating,
and a period of abstinence from eating will begin.
, Which of the following is a sign of psychological stresses that should be addressed by a member
of the medical community? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Approximately what percentage of U.S. adults are considered overweight or obese? - CORRECT
ANSWER -69%
Superior customer service includes all of the following except which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Remembering important dates
Which of the following assessments best assesses ankle proprioception, core strength, and hip
joint stability? - CORRECT ANSWER -Single-leg squat
Which of the following is the minimum BMI classification for morbid obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER -40
Since the 1960s, the number of children that are considered overweight has - CORRECT
ANSWER -tripled.
Which of the following should be the primary base of a marketing strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER
-The desires of clients
EXAM Questions And Verified Answers
Latest 2026 Update | Graded A+ | 100%
Success
What are the operative mechanisms that explains a weight loss plateau? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Metabolic efficiency.
Energy Gap Mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER -As people lose weight by energy restriction alone,
their total energy expenditure decreases due to a lower energy cost of moving around a smaller
body.
Example of energy gap mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER -200-pound person losing 50 pounds,
the individual will need approximately 400 fewer calories to maintain a 150- pound weight
than the person did at 200 pounds (50 pounds x 8
calories/pound = 400 calories.
Satiation is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER -both meal size and duration; feelings of
satiation will contribute to the cessation of eating,
and a period of abstinence from eating will begin.
, Which of the following is a sign of psychological stresses that should be addressed by a member
of the medical community? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Approximately what percentage of U.S. adults are considered overweight or obese? - CORRECT
ANSWER -69%
Superior customer service includes all of the following except which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Remembering important dates
Which of the following assessments best assesses ankle proprioception, core strength, and hip
joint stability? - CORRECT ANSWER -Single-leg squat
Which of the following is the minimum BMI classification for morbid obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER -40
Since the 1960s, the number of children that are considered overweight has - CORRECT
ANSWER -tripled.
Which of the following should be the primary base of a marketing strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER
-The desires of clients
