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NASM Nutrition Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
1. 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 overweightclient
ANS Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
2. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality
ANS Practical
3. It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcareprofessional
ANS Daily panic attacks
4. A Nutrition Coach is sitting own with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on
her Health History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her
blood glucose controlled. What is the best course ofaction
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ANS Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
5. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and
feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriatecourse of action
ANS Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
6. Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trialson lipid lowering
medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in heart disease.
Which term best describes the concept that LDLplays a causal role in heart disease
ANS Theory
7. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves col- lecting health-
related information via telephone interview across the UnitedStates. Which term best
describes this research
ANS Survey
8. Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and lean
body mass, and then they statistically analyze them togetheras a group. What type of
study is this
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ANS Meta-analysis
9. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no
difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality,which item best describes this
situation
ANS The weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol
than diet B, but more data is needed.
10. Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions
ANS -
They are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
11. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during thepast decade
ANS They have increased dramatically.
12. What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses
ANS Carbohydrates and pro-teins
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NASM Nutrition Certification Exam
Questions and Answers
1. 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 overweightclient
ANS Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
2. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality
ANS Practical
3. It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcareprofessional
ANS Daily panic attacks
4. A Nutrition Coach is sitting own with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on
her Health History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her
blood glucose controlled. What is the best course ofaction
1 of 29 9/10/2024, 11:09
,NASM Nutrition Certification XAM.pdf file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/NASM%20Nutrition%20Certific
ANS Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
5. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and
feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriatecourse of action
ANS Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
6. Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trialson lipid lowering
medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in heart disease.
Which term best describes the concept that LDLplays a causal role in heart disease
ANS Theory
7. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves col- lecting health-
related information via telephone interview across the UnitedStates. Which term best
describes this research
ANS Survey
8. Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and lean
body mass, and then they statistically analyze them togetheras a group. What type of
study is this
2 of 29 9/10/2024, 11:09
,NASM Nutrition Certification XAM.pdf file:///C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/NASM%20Nutrition%20Certific
ANS Meta-analysis
9. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no
difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality,which item best describes this
situation
ANS The weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol
than diet B, but more data is needed.
10. Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions
ANS -
They are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
11. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during thepast decade
ANS They have increased dramatically.
12. What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses
ANS Carbohydrates and pro-teins
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