NASM CNC Exam Questions and Verified
Answers
Question 1
A food can be described as " nutrient-dense" if it has which characteristic?
Correct Answer
It provides a large amount of vitamins and minerals per calorie
Question 2
What is the definition of intrinsic motivation?
Correct Answer
Behavior that is directed by personal(internal) satisfaction such as personal
enjoyment as well as striving for self- determination and competence
Question 3
Vegans will likely have lower muscle stores of what compound when compared to
non-vegans?
Correct Answer
Creatine
Question 4
What is a chylomicron?
Correct Answer
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells
Question 5
How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire?
Correct Answer
3
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,Question 6
most cells utilize which of the following as their primary source of energy during
intense activity?
Correct Answer
glucose
Question 7
What is the definition of a standard drink?
Correct Answer
.6 oz of ethanol
Question 8
according to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of
positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
Correct Answer
2
Question 9
to meet body composition goals, it is prudent for the client to meet the prescribed
protein intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed
prescribed fat intake?
Correct Answer
no, it is inadvisable to over consume other nutrients to meet protein needs
Question 10
Changing because of outside pressures is a controlled motive, however, changing
because an individual wants to change is consider to be which one of the following?
Correct Answer
Autonomous motive
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,Question 11
during exercise, stored molecules of carbs are broken down to glucose to serve as a
fuel. what term defines the breakdown of stored glycogen?
Correct Answer
glycogenolysis
Question 12
Self efficacy is mediated by how many sources?
Correct Answer
4
Question 13
Which hormone is referred to as the hunger hormone because it stimulates appetite,
increases food intake, and promotes fat storage?
Correct Answer
ghrelin
Question 14
How might capsaicin aid in weight control?
Correct Answer
It may have a slight positive impact on energy expenditure and appetite.
Question 15
with which client would it be most appropriate for the CNC to work?
Correct Answer
overweight client who wants to train for a 10k
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, Question 16
Which term describes how a body of knowledge is based on observation and
experience?
Correct Answer
empirical
Question 17
What is the common name for vitamin B2?
Correct Answer
riboflavin
Question 18
A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours before exercise?
Correct Answer
2 to 4 hours
Question 19
What goals are focused on helping individuals to reach their performance goal?
Correct Answer
Process goals
Question 20
Why is breath alcohol level used as a measure of intoxication?
Correct Answer
because small amounts of ethanol are excreted in the breath
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Answers
Question 1
A food can be described as " nutrient-dense" if it has which characteristic?
Correct Answer
It provides a large amount of vitamins and minerals per calorie
Question 2
What is the definition of intrinsic motivation?
Correct Answer
Behavior that is directed by personal(internal) satisfaction such as personal
enjoyment as well as striving for self- determination and competence
Question 3
Vegans will likely have lower muscle stores of what compound when compared to
non-vegans?
Correct Answer
Creatine
Question 4
What is a chylomicron?
Correct Answer
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells
Question 5
How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire?
Correct Answer
3
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,Question 6
most cells utilize which of the following as their primary source of energy during
intense activity?
Correct Answer
glucose
Question 7
What is the definition of a standard drink?
Correct Answer
.6 oz of ethanol
Question 8
according to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of
positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
Correct Answer
2
Question 9
to meet body composition goals, it is prudent for the client to meet the prescribed
protein intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed
prescribed fat intake?
Correct Answer
no, it is inadvisable to over consume other nutrients to meet protein needs
Question 10
Changing because of outside pressures is a controlled motive, however, changing
because an individual wants to change is consider to be which one of the following?
Correct Answer
Autonomous motive
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,Question 11
during exercise, stored molecules of carbs are broken down to glucose to serve as a
fuel. what term defines the breakdown of stored glycogen?
Correct Answer
glycogenolysis
Question 12
Self efficacy is mediated by how many sources?
Correct Answer
4
Question 13
Which hormone is referred to as the hunger hormone because it stimulates appetite,
increases food intake, and promotes fat storage?
Correct Answer
ghrelin
Question 14
How might capsaicin aid in weight control?
Correct Answer
It may have a slight positive impact on energy expenditure and appetite.
Question 15
with which client would it be most appropriate for the CNC to work?
Correct Answer
overweight client who wants to train for a 10k
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, Question 16
Which term describes how a body of knowledge is based on observation and
experience?
Correct Answer
empirical
Question 17
What is the common name for vitamin B2?
Correct Answer
riboflavin
Question 18
A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours before exercise?
Correct Answer
2 to 4 hours
Question 19
What goals are focused on helping individuals to reach their performance goal?
Correct Answer
Process goals
Question 20
Why is breath alcohol level used as a measure of intoxication?
Correct Answer
because small amounts of ethanol are excreted in the breath
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