NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST (WLS) EXAM -
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: What is an open-ended question?
Answer:
A question that cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires more detail
Question 2: The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four
key areas in program design. These are:
Answer:
Assessment, Education, Implementation, and Intervention
Question 3: Which of the following assessments is self-guided and
consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help determine
if participating in physical activity or a fitness assessment is
considered safe?
Answer:
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Question 4: According to the National Weight Control Registry,
what change did every participant make to successfully maintain
weight loss?
Answer:
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal change.
,Question 5: Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day.
What is a recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from
sugary beverages?
Answer:
Switch to diet soda
Question 6: In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss,
approximately how much of the weight lost is from the loss of lean
body mass (LBM)?
Answer:
0.25
Question 7: What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's
framework?
Answer:
To establish accountability established through regular (weekly) follow-up on
progress.
Question 8: In terms of social influence, which of the following
describes when people change their behavior to behave more like
other people?
Answer:
Conformity
Question 9: The median age of the U.S. population has risen by
how many years since 1970?
Answer:
, 10
Question 10: Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese
individuals for what reason?
Answer:
Sequestered into fat tissue
Question 11: BMI may miss what percent of people who are
considered medically overfat when their BMI is below 30?
Answer:
About 50%
Question 12: One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients
on their weight loss journey. Which of the following best describes
the role of a coach in this context?
Answer:
A fitness professional who is a mentor and guide to the client, helps the client
identify and address obstacles in their weight loss goals, and provides support
and accountability through the client's journey
Question 13: Which of the following best describes the continuum
of care in healthcare?
Answer:
An integrated model of care that provides individuals with guidance, aid, and
healthcare at varying levels of intensity through different stages of their life
, Question 14: Which of the following can adversely effect a
bioelectrical impedance analysis?
Answer:
If the client is dehydrated for any reason
Question 15: What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher
than intake.
Answer:
Hypocaloric diet
Question 16: Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet,
knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?
Answer:
Pes planus distortion syndrome
Question 17: The DASH diet was originally designed to address
which health condition?
Answer:
High blood pressure
Question 18: Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss
phases into short periods can be effective. What is one of the
recommended lengths for a fat-loss phase?
Answer:
8 to 12 weeks
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: What is an open-ended question?
Answer:
A question that cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires more detail
Question 2: The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four
key areas in program design. These are:
Answer:
Assessment, Education, Implementation, and Intervention
Question 3: Which of the following assessments is self-guided and
consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help determine
if participating in physical activity or a fitness assessment is
considered safe?
Answer:
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Question 4: According to the National Weight Control Registry,
what change did every participant make to successfully maintain
weight loss?
Answer:
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal change.
,Question 5: Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day.
What is a recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from
sugary beverages?
Answer:
Switch to diet soda
Question 6: In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss,
approximately how much of the weight lost is from the loss of lean
body mass (LBM)?
Answer:
0.25
Question 7: What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's
framework?
Answer:
To establish accountability established through regular (weekly) follow-up on
progress.
Question 8: In terms of social influence, which of the following
describes when people change their behavior to behave more like
other people?
Answer:
Conformity
Question 9: The median age of the U.S. population has risen by
how many years since 1970?
Answer:
, 10
Question 10: Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese
individuals for what reason?
Answer:
Sequestered into fat tissue
Question 11: BMI may miss what percent of people who are
considered medically overfat when their BMI is below 30?
Answer:
About 50%
Question 12: One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients
on their weight loss journey. Which of the following best describes
the role of a coach in this context?
Answer:
A fitness professional who is a mentor and guide to the client, helps the client
identify and address obstacles in their weight loss goals, and provides support
and accountability through the client's journey
Question 13: Which of the following best describes the continuum
of care in healthcare?
Answer:
An integrated model of care that provides individuals with guidance, aid, and
healthcare at varying levels of intensity through different stages of their life
, Question 14: Which of the following can adversely effect a
bioelectrical impedance analysis?
Answer:
If the client is dehydrated for any reason
Question 15: What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher
than intake.
Answer:
Hypocaloric diet
Question 16: Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet,
knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?
Answer:
Pes planus distortion syndrome
Question 17: The DASH diet was originally designed to address
which health condition?
Answer:
High blood pressure
Question 18: Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss
phases into short periods can be effective. What is one of the
recommended lengths for a fat-loss phase?
Answer:
8 to 12 weeks
