NASM 7TH ED, CHAPTER 9: NUTRITION
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Which of the following nutrition topics are within the scope of practice for
a Certified
Personal Trainer? ( correct answers ) General guidance on the importance
of nutrition
for health and
performance
Which of the following nutrition professionals is nationally
recognized by
Commission onthe
Dietetic Registration to provide clinical, community, food
service, and
nutrition education? ( correct answers ) Registered dietitian
nutritionist
What is credible nutrition information? ( correct answers ) Nutrition
rooted in and
information supported
that is by
science
You read an article in a popular magazine explaining the weight-loss
benefits ofa certain nutrient in your diet. What should you consider in
including
deciding nutrition
credible if this is information? ( correct answers ) Is the information
supportedand
research, by has it been reviewed by other qualified
individuals?
What are the three macronutrients? ( correct answers ) Protein,
carbohydrates, and
lipid
s
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein? ( correct
answers ) 4
What are the three micronutrients? ( correct answers ) Vitamins,
minerals, and
phytonutrien
ts
Along with muscle protein synthesis, which of the following is an important
function of
protein? ( correct answers ) Synthesis of
hormones
What answer best describes the building blocks of proteins? ( correct
answers
Essential)and nonessential amino
acids
What is the best definition of complex carbohydrates? ( correct
Carbohydrates
answers ) that are comprised of polysaccharides and that contain
both fiber and
starc
h
What best describes an essential amino acid? ( correct answers ) An
must
aminobe obtained
acid that via diet, as it is not produced by
the body
, Which of the following is the best example of a complete protein
source? ( correct answers ) Dairy foods
What is the RDA for protein? ( correct answers ) 0.8 g/kg of
body weight
Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of
Sports Nutrition
recommend what range of protein for most exercising individuals? ( correct
answers
1.4 to 2.0) g/kg of body
weight
What statement best describes the category of simple sugars? ( correct
answers ) Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by
the body
During short, high-intensity exercise, what is the primary fuel source for
the body? ( correct answers ) Carbohydrates
weight
You are loss. However,
working with ashe
newcomplains
client whoofrecently
being tired and alacking
started low- energy for
sessions.
her Whatdiet
training
carbohydrate might
for be the reason for her low energy? ( correct answers )
Inadequate
carbohydrate intake
A client reports that he was recently told by his doctor that he has high
that
bloodhesugar
should
andtry to reduce it through dietary changes before considering
medication.
He asks you for advice. What would be the most appropriate course of
action? () correct
answers Explain that medical nutrition therapy is outside your scope of
practice,
refer him then
to a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
What are the three categories within the lipid family? ( correct answers )
Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols
Which type of lipids are considered to be heart-healthy and associated
with reduced inflammation? ( correct answers ) Omega-3 fatty acids
What is the optimal amount of protein per meal for muscle protein
synthesis? ( correct answers ) 20 to 40 g
A client reports that he is following a limited diet of chicken and rice every
eating extra calories from other foods in order to lose weight. What
day to avoid
would be an response within your scope of practice as a fitness
appropriate
professional?
answers ( correct
) A varied diet of whole foods provides important
limited diet mayand
micronutrients, be lacking
this adequate amounts of them.
During the course of a training session, a client remarks that he is "cutting
from
out allhis diet and just eating protein and vegetables to lose weight. How
carbs"
might you
respond tobest
this, while staying within your scope of practice as a fitness
professional?
correct answers( ) Carbohydrates are an important source of fuel for our
body, and it is
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Which of the following nutrition topics are within the scope of practice for
a Certified
Personal Trainer? ( correct answers ) General guidance on the importance
of nutrition
for health and
performance
Which of the following nutrition professionals is nationally
recognized by
Commission onthe
Dietetic Registration to provide clinical, community, food
service, and
nutrition education? ( correct answers ) Registered dietitian
nutritionist
What is credible nutrition information? ( correct answers ) Nutrition
rooted in and
information supported
that is by
science
You read an article in a popular magazine explaining the weight-loss
benefits ofa certain nutrient in your diet. What should you consider in
including
deciding nutrition
credible if this is information? ( correct answers ) Is the information
supportedand
research, by has it been reviewed by other qualified
individuals?
What are the three macronutrients? ( correct answers ) Protein,
carbohydrates, and
lipid
s
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein? ( correct
answers ) 4
What are the three micronutrients? ( correct answers ) Vitamins,
minerals, and
phytonutrien
ts
Along with muscle protein synthesis, which of the following is an important
function of
protein? ( correct answers ) Synthesis of
hormones
What answer best describes the building blocks of proteins? ( correct
answers
Essential)and nonessential amino
acids
What is the best definition of complex carbohydrates? ( correct
Carbohydrates
answers ) that are comprised of polysaccharides and that contain
both fiber and
starc
h
What best describes an essential amino acid? ( correct answers ) An
must
aminobe obtained
acid that via diet, as it is not produced by
the body
, Which of the following is the best example of a complete protein
source? ( correct answers ) Dairy foods
What is the RDA for protein? ( correct answers ) 0.8 g/kg of
body weight
Current sports nutrition guidelines from the International Society of
Sports Nutrition
recommend what range of protein for most exercising individuals? ( correct
answers
1.4 to 2.0) g/kg of body
weight
What statement best describes the category of simple sugars? ( correct
answers ) Single- or double-molecule sugars that are easily absorbed by
the body
During short, high-intensity exercise, what is the primary fuel source for
the body? ( correct answers ) Carbohydrates
weight
You are loss. However,
working with ashe
newcomplains
client whoofrecently
being tired and alacking
started low- energy for
sessions.
her Whatdiet
training
carbohydrate might
for be the reason for her low energy? ( correct answers )
Inadequate
carbohydrate intake
A client reports that he was recently told by his doctor that he has high
that
bloodhesugar
should
andtry to reduce it through dietary changes before considering
medication.
He asks you for advice. What would be the most appropriate course of
action? () correct
answers Explain that medical nutrition therapy is outside your scope of
practice,
refer him then
to a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
What are the three categories within the lipid family? ( correct answers )
Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols
Which type of lipids are considered to be heart-healthy and associated
with reduced inflammation? ( correct answers ) Omega-3 fatty acids
What is the optimal amount of protein per meal for muscle protein
synthesis? ( correct answers ) 20 to 40 g
A client reports that he is following a limited diet of chicken and rice every
eating extra calories from other foods in order to lose weight. What
day to avoid
would be an response within your scope of practice as a fitness
appropriate
professional?
answers ( correct
) A varied diet of whole foods provides important
limited diet mayand
micronutrients, be lacking
this adequate amounts of them.
During the course of a training session, a client remarks that he is "cutting
from
out allhis diet and just eating protein and vegetables to lose weight. How
carbs"
might you
respond tobest
this, while staying within your scope of practice as a fitness
professional?
correct answers( ) Carbohydrates are an important source of fuel for our
body, and it is
