NASM NUTRITION COACH EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A | BRAND NEW!!!
Which of the following is the theory that proposes that
motivation lies on a continuum from amotivation, to extrinsic
motivation, to intrinsic motivation?
Select one:
a. Self-determination theory
b. Self-efficacy theory
c. Motivational interviewing
d. Social-cognitive theory
A
What is the definition of intrinsic motivation?
Select one:
,a. Behavior that is directed by personal (internal) satisfaction
such as personal enjoyment as well as striving for self-
determination and competence
b. Recording and evaluating one's own daily behaviors, usually
in the form of a journal or calendar
c. Attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task, usually
within a specified time
d. A technique to help people make decisions about starting a
specific program or not
A
Why does the Nutrition Coach need information about goal
setting if many individuals already set goals?
Select one:
a. Individuals tend to set SMART goals instead of outcome
goals.
b. Individuals tend to set process goals versus outcome goals.
c. Individuals generally do not set goals that maximize positive
outcomes.
d. Individuals generally set objective versus subjective goals.
C
,What is an example of a specific goal?
Select one:
a. My goal is to increase my exercise frequency and intensity.
b. My goal is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables I
eat each day.
c. My goal is to reduce my caloric intake from 2,500 to 2,000
calories per day.
d. My goal is to increase my caloric intake.
C
Which of the following is increased by self-determined goals
that enhance commitment?
Select one:
a. Self-awareness
b. Extrinsic motivation
c. Intrinsic motivation
d. Intelligence
C
, Body Mass Index (BMI) does which of the following in order to
provide information about the body?
Select one:
a. Evaluate body composition using a 2-compartment model.
b. Describe the amount of fat mass in the body.
c. Include a waist circumference measurement.
d. Report body mass while also taking height into account.
D
Which of the following is true in regards to the Recommended
Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein?
Select one:
a. It is sometimes criticized for being too low.
b. It is 1.2 g/kg/d.
c. It assumes that all protein comes from plant sources.
d. It is based on the needs of active individuals.
A
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A | BRAND NEW!!!
Which of the following is the theory that proposes that
motivation lies on a continuum from amotivation, to extrinsic
motivation, to intrinsic motivation?
Select one:
a. Self-determination theory
b. Self-efficacy theory
c. Motivational interviewing
d. Social-cognitive theory
A
What is the definition of intrinsic motivation?
Select one:
,a. Behavior that is directed by personal (internal) satisfaction
such as personal enjoyment as well as striving for self-
determination and competence
b. Recording and evaluating one's own daily behaviors, usually
in the form of a journal or calendar
c. Attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task, usually
within a specified time
d. A technique to help people make decisions about starting a
specific program or not
A
Why does the Nutrition Coach need information about goal
setting if many individuals already set goals?
Select one:
a. Individuals tend to set SMART goals instead of outcome
goals.
b. Individuals tend to set process goals versus outcome goals.
c. Individuals generally do not set goals that maximize positive
outcomes.
d. Individuals generally set objective versus subjective goals.
C
,What is an example of a specific goal?
Select one:
a. My goal is to increase my exercise frequency and intensity.
b. My goal is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables I
eat each day.
c. My goal is to reduce my caloric intake from 2,500 to 2,000
calories per day.
d. My goal is to increase my caloric intake.
C
Which of the following is increased by self-determined goals
that enhance commitment?
Select one:
a. Self-awareness
b. Extrinsic motivation
c. Intrinsic motivation
d. Intelligence
C
, Body Mass Index (BMI) does which of the following in order to
provide information about the body?
Select one:
a. Evaluate body composition using a 2-compartment model.
b. Describe the amount of fat mass in the body.
c. Include a waist circumference measurement.
d. Report body mass while also taking height into account.
D
Which of the following is true in regards to the Recommended
Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein?
Select one:
a. It is sometimes criticized for being too low.
b. It is 1.2 g/kg/d.
c. It assumes that all protein comes from plant sources.
d. It is based on the needs of active individuals.
A
