NASM CNC FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
⩥ Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Answer- A pharmacist with an
advanced degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to
prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or compounds.
⩥ Most important part of scope. Answer- Referring to a more-
experienced and qualified practitioner.
⩥ Licesned. Answer- Licensing is typically provided on a state or
federal level. Common prerequisites of licensing include formal
education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours,
and a successful completion of a standardized test. Most health care
providers require licensure.
⩥ Certified. Answer- ____ is granted to a person who has participated in
an educational course (either live or online) and successfully completed
a standardized test: written, practical, or both.
⩥ Nutritionist. Answer- A generic term for someone who provides
nutrition counseling - certification and licensing parameters are vague.
, ⩥ Patient, Client. Answer- ____ is used within the healthcare setting and
is not a common term used by a non-licensed Nutrition Coach. In this
case, the term ____ is more appropriate.
⩥ The Nutrition Coach CANNOT. Answer- Provide specific meal plans
and daily menus
Prescribe specific supplements or recommended vitamins and/or mineral
dosages.
Suggest drastic caloric restriction
Promote fasting, detoxification, or other extreme nutritional practices.
Prescribe diets that omit or severely restricted certain food groups
In anyway, go against recommendations of licensed healthcare
professionals
Prescribe dietary plans for those with chronic health conditions (i.e.,
diabetes or heart disease)
Provide nutrition therapy to treat or prevent disease.
Provide exercise prescriptions or detailed programming (unless already
certified as a personal trainer).
⩥ The Nutrition Coach CAN. Answer- Evaluate current eating plans and
provide general guidance.
Recommend the client discuss supplement use with their personal
registered dietitian nutritionist, physician, or pharmacist.
Promote caloric guidelines outlined by the USDA's MyPlate, the UK's
Eatwell Guide, or other acceptable entities.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
⩥ Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Answer- A pharmacist with an
advanced degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to
prepare and/or dispense prescription drugs or compounds.
⩥ Most important part of scope. Answer- Referring to a more-
experienced and qualified practitioner.
⩥ Licesned. Answer- Licensing is typically provided on a state or
federal level. Common prerequisites of licensing include formal
education/training, a predetermined number of supervised contact hours,
and a successful completion of a standardized test. Most health care
providers require licensure.
⩥ Certified. Answer- ____ is granted to a person who has participated in
an educational course (either live or online) and successfully completed
a standardized test: written, practical, or both.
⩥ Nutritionist. Answer- A generic term for someone who provides
nutrition counseling - certification and licensing parameters are vague.
, ⩥ Patient, Client. Answer- ____ is used within the healthcare setting and
is not a common term used by a non-licensed Nutrition Coach. In this
case, the term ____ is more appropriate.
⩥ The Nutrition Coach CANNOT. Answer- Provide specific meal plans
and daily menus
Prescribe specific supplements or recommended vitamins and/or mineral
dosages.
Suggest drastic caloric restriction
Promote fasting, detoxification, or other extreme nutritional practices.
Prescribe diets that omit or severely restricted certain food groups
In anyway, go against recommendations of licensed healthcare
professionals
Prescribe dietary plans for those with chronic health conditions (i.e.,
diabetes or heart disease)
Provide nutrition therapy to treat or prevent disease.
Provide exercise prescriptions or detailed programming (unless already
certified as a personal trainer).
⩥ The Nutrition Coach CAN. Answer- Evaluate current eating plans and
provide general guidance.
Recommend the client discuss supplement use with their personal
registered dietitian nutritionist, physician, or pharmacist.
Promote caloric guidelines outlined by the USDA's MyPlate, the UK's
Eatwell Guide, or other acceptable entities.
