NASM CNC FINAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of an
appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake? ( correct answers )
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular gastrointestinal
issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the best course of action?
( correct answers ) Advise him to make an appointment with his personal
physician
Where might a Nutrition Coach find reputable information on recent dietary
guidelines? ( correct answers ) Government-funded agencies
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 appropriate course of
action? ( correct answers ) Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
content presented is highly relevant and what other quality? ( correct answers )
Practical
A group of scientists looks at the effects of an extreme weight loss diet in a single
person over time. What type of research is this considered? ( correct answers )
Case study
Scientists perform a study comparing 1000 women with breast cancer to 1000
women without breast cancer. They gather information on the women's diets and
look to see if the women diagnosed with breast cancer had more fat in their diet
compared to the women who did not get cancer. Which term best describes this
study? ( correct answers ) Case-control study
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?
( correct answers ) External validity
Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of observations?
( correct answers ) Hypothesis
, To which of the following terms can 'non-communicable disease (NCD) also refer?
( correct answers ) Chronic diseases
Elderly tend to have which of the following? ( correct answers ) Lower dietary
intake of vitamins
What is the leading contributor to preventable death? ( correct answers )
Heart disease
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet?
( correct answers ) They have a very strong connection
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life?
( correct answers ) Metabolism
Energy utilized for immediate work is known as which of the following?
( correct answers ) Kinetic
The storage form of glucose is know as which of the following? ( correct
answers ) Glycogen
The process of generating energy (in the form of ATP) from nutrients we consume
in our diet is referred to as which of the following? ( correct answers ) Energy
metabolism
Can post-workout protein consumption increase muscle glycogen synthesis?
( correct answers ) Yes, when consumed with carbohydrate
Does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans adjust RDAs according to a person's
activity level? ( correct answers ) No, they are only based on body size.
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an
elderly, sedentary individual? ( correct answers ) 1.3 g/kg body weight
An existing client has been doing very well with meeting daily dietary
recommendations with a 3-meal per day eating pattern, and they have met their goal
to reach a healthy body weight with increased muscle tone. They express they would
like to now pursue a new goal of a doing a physique competition within the next 12
months. Should the Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to
help them meet their goals? ( correct answers ) A Nutrition Coach should
recommend they eat more frequent meals because they can more frequently
stimulate muscle growth.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of an
appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake? ( correct answers )
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular gastrointestinal
issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the best course of action?
( correct answers ) Advise him to make an appointment with his personal
physician
Where might a Nutrition Coach find reputable information on recent dietary
guidelines? ( correct answers ) Government-funded agencies
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 appropriate course of
action? ( correct answers ) Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
content presented is highly relevant and what other quality? ( correct answers )
Practical
A group of scientists looks at the effects of an extreme weight loss diet in a single
person over time. What type of research is this considered? ( correct answers )
Case study
Scientists perform a study comparing 1000 women with breast cancer to 1000
women without breast cancer. They gather information on the women's diets and
look to see if the women diagnosed with breast cancer had more fat in their diet
compared to the women who did not get cancer. Which term best describes this
study? ( correct answers ) Case-control study
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?
( correct answers ) External validity
Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of observations?
( correct answers ) Hypothesis
, To which of the following terms can 'non-communicable disease (NCD) also refer?
( correct answers ) Chronic diseases
Elderly tend to have which of the following? ( correct answers ) Lower dietary
intake of vitamins
What is the leading contributor to preventable death? ( correct answers )
Heart disease
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet?
( correct answers ) They have a very strong connection
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life?
( correct answers ) Metabolism
Energy utilized for immediate work is known as which of the following?
( correct answers ) Kinetic
The storage form of glucose is know as which of the following? ( correct
answers ) Glycogen
The process of generating energy (in the form of ATP) from nutrients we consume
in our diet is referred to as which of the following? ( correct answers ) Energy
metabolism
Can post-workout protein consumption increase muscle glycogen synthesis?
( correct answers ) Yes, when consumed with carbohydrate
Does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans adjust RDAs according to a person's
activity level? ( correct answers ) No, they are only based on body size.
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an
elderly, sedentary individual? ( correct answers ) 1.3 g/kg body weight
An existing client has been doing very well with meeting daily dietary
recommendations with a 3-meal per day eating pattern, and they have met their goal
to reach a healthy body weight with increased muscle tone. They express they would
like to now pursue a new goal of a doing a physique competition within the next 12
months. Should the Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to
help them meet their goals? ( correct answers ) A Nutrition Coach should
recommend they eat more frequent meals because they can more frequently
stimulate muscle growth.
