NASM CNC EXAM | LATEST 2024/2024 WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her
initial evaluation. She noted on her Health History
Questionnaire that she has never been able to maintain
permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself
throw up after eating large meals. What is the best course of
action?
Select one:
a.Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
b.Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
c.Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified
Eating Disorder Specialist.
d.Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely
for any more self-induced vomi - CORRECT ANSWER :/
a.Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
Select one:
a.Clients who wants advice on supplements
b.Clients who wants to go vegan
,c.Issues with consistent weight loss
d.Clients considering training for a half-Ironman - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ c.Issues with consistent weight loss
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many
positive answers might indicate an eating disorder?
Select one:
a.2
b.5
c.3
d.1 - CORRECT ANSWER :/ a.2
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight
loss. Which of the following would be most appropriate to
recommend for the overweight client?
Select one:
a.Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch.
b.Give up bread and avoid gluten.
c.Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training
program.
d.Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet. - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ c.Refer to a certified personal trainer for a
resistance training program.
,Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
Select one:
a.The type of alternative health practices that are legitimately
recognized
b.The health status of a client from sickness to wellness
c.The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
d.The number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare
system - CORRECT ANSWER :/ c.The many disciplines that
make up the healthcare system
"I tried this diet and lost 30 lbs." What type of evidence is this?
Select one:
a.Observational research
b.Anecdote
c.Expert opinion
d.Randomized controlled trial - CORRECT ANSWER :/
b.Anecdote
Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of
observations?
Select one:
, a.Prediction
b.Randomized controlled trial
c.Theory
d.Hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER :/ d.Hypothesis
Which of the following represents the lowest level of evidence?
Select one:
a.Observational research
b.Non-peer reviewed media
c.Randomized controlled trials
d.Peer reviewed editorials and expert opinion - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ b.Non-peer reviewed media
Scientists find that a protein supplement increases lean mass in
the elderly. However, they caution that the results may not apply
to other populations, like younger people. What term best
describes what the scientists are referring to?
Select one:
a.External validity
b.Selection bias
c.Test-retest reliability
d.Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER :/ a.External validity
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her
initial evaluation. She noted on her Health History
Questionnaire that she has never been able to maintain
permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself
throw up after eating large meals. What is the best course of
action?
Select one:
a.Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
b.Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
c.Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified
Eating Disorder Specialist.
d.Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely
for any more self-induced vomi - CORRECT ANSWER :/
a.Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
Select one:
a.Clients who wants advice on supplements
b.Clients who wants to go vegan
,c.Issues with consistent weight loss
d.Clients considering training for a half-Ironman - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ c.Issues with consistent weight loss
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many
positive answers might indicate an eating disorder?
Select one:
a.2
b.5
c.3
d.1 - CORRECT ANSWER :/ a.2
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight
loss. Which of the following would be most appropriate to
recommend for the overweight client?
Select one:
a.Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch.
b.Give up bread and avoid gluten.
c.Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training
program.
d.Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet. - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ c.Refer to a certified personal trainer for a
resistance training program.
,Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
Select one:
a.The type of alternative health practices that are legitimately
recognized
b.The health status of a client from sickness to wellness
c.The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
d.The number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare
system - CORRECT ANSWER :/ c.The many disciplines that
make up the healthcare system
"I tried this diet and lost 30 lbs." What type of evidence is this?
Select one:
a.Observational research
b.Anecdote
c.Expert opinion
d.Randomized controlled trial - CORRECT ANSWER :/
b.Anecdote
Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of
observations?
Select one:
, a.Prediction
b.Randomized controlled trial
c.Theory
d.Hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER :/ d.Hypothesis
Which of the following represents the lowest level of evidence?
Select one:
a.Observational research
b.Non-peer reviewed media
c.Randomized controlled trials
d.Peer reviewed editorials and expert opinion - CORRECT
ANSWER :/ b.Non-peer reviewed media
Scientists find that a protein supplement increases lean mass in
the elderly. However, they caution that the results may not apply
to other populations, like younger people. What term best
describes what the scientists are referring to?
Select one:
a.External validity
b.Selection bias
c.Test-retest reliability
d.Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER :/ a.External validity
