NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? - -Height in
meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - -Education
Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - -40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being
overweight? - -20 to 29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? - -It
is a good estimate.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - -consuming more calories than expended.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - -Decreased number of
opportunities for activity.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it comes to
client's physical activity? - -To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of modern
technology.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - -Watching
television and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - -The ability to access and
afford healthy food choices.
, When an individual has diabetes - -the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - -Decrease heart rate
and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following? - -Proper foot care.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - -Increased low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to which of the
following? - -Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - -145/95 mm Hg.
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - -5 to 10 lb.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following exercise, it is
important to have the client using these medications to do which of the following? - -
Complete a cool-down
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2 diabetes are which
of the following? - -Central obesity and insulin resistance
An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese individual is to - -decrease body mass.
What is a calorie? - -A unit of heat.
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? - -Total amount of energy in any isolated
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? - -Height in
meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - -Education
Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - -40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being
overweight? - -20 to 29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? - -It
is a good estimate.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - -consuming more calories than expended.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - -Decreased number of
opportunities for activity.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it comes to
client's physical activity? - -To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of modern
technology.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - -Watching
television and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - -The ability to access and
afford healthy food choices.
, When an individual has diabetes - -the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - -Decrease heart rate
and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following? - -Proper foot care.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - -Increased low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to which of the
following? - -Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - -145/95 mm Hg.
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - -5 to 10 lb.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following exercise, it is
important to have the client using these medications to do which of the following? - -
Complete a cool-down
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2 diabetes are which
of the following? - -Central obesity and insulin resistance
An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese individual is to - -decrease body mass.
What is a calorie? - -A unit of heat.
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? - -Total amount of energy in any isolated
