NASM weight loss practice test 1 Correct Questions & Answers(RATED A)

Insulin functions to have what effect on the liver? Select one: a. Insulin does not affect the liver. b. Decrease hepatic glucose output c. Increase hepatic glucose output d. Causes it to oxidize protein - ANSWER b. Decrease hepatic glucose output Reaching recommended physical activity levels has been shown to reduce the risk of developing obesity by what percent when compared to inactive adults? Select one: a. 0.6 b. 0.4 c. 0.8 d. 0.2 - ANSWER a. 0.6 What is a recommended strategy for a client who has experienced limited success with popular commercial diets? Select one: a. Program a ketogenic diet to ensure nutritional ketosis and long-term weight loss. b. Program a low-carbohydrate diet to accelerate fat loss in the initial weeks of dieting. c. Avoid dietary approaches that overly restrict food choices and allows for the consumption of enjoyable foods. d. Avoid dietary approaches that include <2300mg of sodium per day. - ANSWER c. Avoid dietary approaches that overly restrict food choices and allows for the consumption of enjoyable foods. In the COM-B model related to behavior change, the M stands for what term? Select one: a. Maintain b. Motivation c. Monitoring d. Moderation - ANSWER b. Motivation Among men with severe obesity, what percent of them experience sleep apnea? Select one: a. 0.12