NASM CNC EXAM REVIEW 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
COMPLETE GUIDE
◉ Testosterone deficiency
Answer: is associated with an increased fat mass (central adiposity
in particular), reduced insulin sensitivity and impaired glucose
tolerance, which may be related to diabetes and risk for heart
disease (Kelly & Jones, 2013).
◉ Roughly what percentage of daily energy expenditure comes from
the thermic effect of activity (TEA)?
Answer: 15-30%
◉ Which bodily functions are supported by a person's resting
metabolism?
Answer: Breathing
Blood Circulation
Neurological Function
◉ Which component of energy expenditure represents the easiest
way to increase total daily caloric expenditure for individuals
focused on reducing body fat?
, Answer: Non-exercise activity thermogenesis
◉ Sleep deprivation (i.e., sleeping only 3.5-5.5 hours per night) has
been shown to be responsible for what effect?
Answer: Reduced resting metabolic rate
◉ Which of the following metabolic processes is stimulated by
thyroid hormones?
Answer: Glycogenolysis
◉ Ghrelin
Answer: hormone: appetite stimulator
◉ Leptin
Answer: hormone: appetite suppressor
◉ CCK (Cholecystokinin)
Answer: is a hormone released in the gastrointestinal system and is
responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein
◉ NPY (Neuropeptide Y)
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
COMPLETE GUIDE
◉ Testosterone deficiency
Answer: is associated with an increased fat mass (central adiposity
in particular), reduced insulin sensitivity and impaired glucose
tolerance, which may be related to diabetes and risk for heart
disease (Kelly & Jones, 2013).
◉ Roughly what percentage of daily energy expenditure comes from
the thermic effect of activity (TEA)?
Answer: 15-30%
◉ Which bodily functions are supported by a person's resting
metabolism?
Answer: Breathing
Blood Circulation
Neurological Function
◉ Which component of energy expenditure represents the easiest
way to increase total daily caloric expenditure for individuals
focused on reducing body fat?
, Answer: Non-exercise activity thermogenesis
◉ Sleep deprivation (i.e., sleeping only 3.5-5.5 hours per night) has
been shown to be responsible for what effect?
Answer: Reduced resting metabolic rate
◉ Which of the following metabolic processes is stimulated by
thyroid hormones?
Answer: Glycogenolysis
◉ Ghrelin
Answer: hormone: appetite stimulator
◉ Leptin
Answer: hormone: appetite suppressor
◉ CCK (Cholecystokinin)
Answer: is a hormone released in the gastrointestinal system and is
responsible for stimulating the digestion of fat and protein
◉ NPY (Neuropeptide Y)
