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NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam||Just Out!!!
When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the Lifestyle
Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper course of
action for the Weight Loss Specialist? - ANSWER-Ask the client
what the medication is for and determine if there are any side
effects that could affect exercise.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather
than eating out at a local cafe, is what type of intervention? -
ANSWER-Environmental Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client
intake process? - ANSWER-To gain insight on where the client is
mentally and physically
What percent body fat is considered essential for women? -
ANSWER-10 to 13%
What is TEF? - ANSWER-The energy expended to digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship
between RMR and body weight change? - ANSWER-A person
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with a low RMR relative to body size is not more likely to gain
weight than someone with a high RMR relative to body size.
What are the five key areas to address when implementing a
weight loss program for a client? - ANSWER-The client's needs
and schedule, program timeline, measurement parameters,
education timeline, and modification options
What are the three components of evidence-based practice? -
ANSWER-Research evidence, professional expertise, and client
preferences.
John has been losing weight but he is feeling extremely hungry.
Which of the following steps might John take to help mitigate
some of his hunger? - ANSWER-Decrease intake of ultra-
processed foods.
Which of the following would be a reason to assess a new
client's sleep pattern? - ANSWER-To determine if a client's sleep
pattern is a potential barrier to weight loss
What is the purpose of the Assess step in the 5 A's framework. -
ANSWER-To collect baseline information about the client and to
identify their willingness to pursue weight loss.
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What disease has a 250% higher risk of occurring among people
with obesity? - ANSWER-Diabetes
Which of the following is a typical metabolic adaptation to
dieting? - ANSWER-Decrease in the hormone leptin
When is the most appropriate time to reduce a client's target
calorie intake? - ANSWER-If there is no change (< 0.5% drop) in
body weight for at least 2 consecutive weeks
How does weight stigmatization affect willpower in persons
with obesity? - ANSWER-It lowers willpower and increases the
likelihood of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet
could be made, what action should the fitness professional
take? - ANSWER-Translate these targets into food-based
recommendations that the client can understand and
implement.
What percent of people with obesity show a normal metabolic
profile? - ANSWER-< 10%
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What condition dictates the avoidance of self-myofascial
techniques. - ANSWER-Peripheral neuropathy
Which assessment may not fully capture foods that are
culturally specific? - ANSWER-Food Frequency Questionnaire
After working with a client for 8 weeks, it's revealed that they
get a candy bar from the vending machine every afternoon at
work. What is the next step in the process of changing the
behavioral loop? - ANSWER-Identify the cue that causes the
action.
Which of the following has strong evidence for benefitting
weight loss maintenance? - ANSWER-Self-monitoring of body
weight
Which type of environment should the intake process occur in?
- ANSWER-In a relatively quiet and private location with few
distractions to ensure confidentiality
Increased resting heart rate is associated with an increase in
which variable? - ANSWER-Body mass index
NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam||Just Out!!!
When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the Lifestyle
Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper course of
action for the Weight Loss Specialist? - ANSWER-Ask the client
what the medication is for and determine if there are any side
effects that could affect exercise.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather
than eating out at a local cafe, is what type of intervention? -
ANSWER-Environmental Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client
intake process? - ANSWER-To gain insight on where the client is
mentally and physically
What percent body fat is considered essential for women? -
ANSWER-10 to 13%
What is TEF? - ANSWER-The energy expended to digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship
between RMR and body weight change? - ANSWER-A person
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with a low RMR relative to body size is not more likely to gain
weight than someone with a high RMR relative to body size.
What are the five key areas to address when implementing a
weight loss program for a client? - ANSWER-The client's needs
and schedule, program timeline, measurement parameters,
education timeline, and modification options
What are the three components of evidence-based practice? -
ANSWER-Research evidence, professional expertise, and client
preferences.
John has been losing weight but he is feeling extremely hungry.
Which of the following steps might John take to help mitigate
some of his hunger? - ANSWER-Decrease intake of ultra-
processed foods.
Which of the following would be a reason to assess a new
client's sleep pattern? - ANSWER-To determine if a client's sleep
pattern is a potential barrier to weight loss
What is the purpose of the Assess step in the 5 A's framework. -
ANSWER-To collect baseline information about the client and to
identify their willingness to pursue weight loss.
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What disease has a 250% higher risk of occurring among people
with obesity? - ANSWER-Diabetes
Which of the following is a typical metabolic adaptation to
dieting? - ANSWER-Decrease in the hormone leptin
When is the most appropriate time to reduce a client's target
calorie intake? - ANSWER-If there is no change (< 0.5% drop) in
body weight for at least 2 consecutive weeks
How does weight stigmatization affect willpower in persons
with obesity? - ANSWER-It lowers willpower and increases the
likelihood of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet
could be made, what action should the fitness professional
take? - ANSWER-Translate these targets into food-based
recommendations that the client can understand and
implement.
What percent of people with obesity show a normal metabolic
profile? - ANSWER-< 10%
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What condition dictates the avoidance of self-myofascial
techniques. - ANSWER-Peripheral neuropathy
Which assessment may not fully capture foods that are
culturally specific? - ANSWER-Food Frequency Questionnaire
After working with a client for 8 weeks, it's revealed that they
get a candy bar from the vending machine every afternoon at
work. What is the next step in the process of changing the
behavioral loop? - ANSWER-Identify the cue that causes the
action.
Which of the following has strong evidence for benefitting
weight loss maintenance? - ANSWER-Self-monitoring of body
weight
Which type of environment should the intake process occur in?
- ANSWER-In a relatively quiet and private location with few
distractions to ensure confidentiality
Increased resting heart rate is associated with an increase in
which variable? - ANSWER-Body mass index
