CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST
STUDY PACK 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the most common culprit of positive energy balance leading
to weight gain?
Answer: Excess calorie intake
◉ In which states is it legal for a nutrition coach or personal trainer to
make nutritional suggestions for healthy, active individuals?
Answer: Arizona and Michigan
◉ Which of the following can a certified nutrition coach do?
Answer: Discuss information about behavioral change strategies to reach
goals
◉ A nutritionist who works in medical and long-term health care
facilities is known as a
Answer: clinical nutritionist.
◉ Within the SMART goals acronym, what does the 'S' stand for?
Answer: Specific
◉ Which of the following is a way to gain leverage on oneself or others
and make desired changes?
STUDY PACK 2026 TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the most common culprit of positive energy balance leading
to weight gain?
Answer: Excess calorie intake
◉ In which states is it legal for a nutrition coach or personal trainer to
make nutritional suggestions for healthy, active individuals?
Answer: Arizona and Michigan
◉ Which of the following can a certified nutrition coach do?
Answer: Discuss information about behavioral change strategies to reach
goals
◉ A nutritionist who works in medical and long-term health care
facilities is known as a
Answer: clinical nutritionist.
◉ Within the SMART goals acronym, what does the 'S' stand for?
Answer: Specific
◉ Which of the following is a way to gain leverage on oneself or others
and make desired changes?