NASM NUTRITION COACH, CNC
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
Scope of Practice ( correct answers ) The actions, procedures, and processes that
a
professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the
professional's
license or
credential.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) ( correct answers ) This term is
used
interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally
designation.
protected
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) ( correct answers ) The CDR acts as
credentialing arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the purpose
the
establishing and enforcing certification standards for registered dieticians and
of
licensed nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who
other
meet said standards. The CDR also provides a professional code of ethics
successfully
recertification
and
standards.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) ( correct answers ) A licensed
healthcare
professional or certified allied health professional who works with those who
have
diabetes - 1000 contact hours in diabetes education is required for
certification.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) ( correct answers ) An
advanced
nursing degree requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose
a
specialty or primary focus of
care.
Physician Assistant (PA) ( correct answers ) A licensed healthcare
who works under the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional,
professional
requires a 4-year degree plus a post-graduate
typically
program.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) ( correct answers ) A pharmacist with an
advanced
degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or
dispense
prescription drugs or
compounds.
licensed ( correct answers ) Licensing is typically provided on a state or
federal level. Common prerequisites of licensing include formal
education/training, a
,predetermined number of supervised contact hours, and successful completion of
a standardized test. Most healthcare providers require licensure.
Certified ( correct answers ) Certification is granted to a person who
participated in an educational course (either live or online) and successfully
has
a standardized test: written, practical, or
completed
both.
Nutritionist ( correct answers ) A generic term for someone who provides
nutrition counseling - certification and licensing parameters are vague.
Macronutrients ( correct answers ) Nutrients required in large quantities,
including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Micronutrients ( correct answers ) Micronutrients
Nutrients required in smaller quantities, including vitamins and
minerals
The SCOFF Questionnaire ( correct answers ) Basic yet reliable set of five
questions that help assess whether an eating disorder exists.
science ( correct answers ) a method of trying to end up at objective truthsIt is
the use of evidence to construct explanations and predictions of natural
phenomena.
Hypothesis ( correct answers ) A proposed explanation for a problem or set
of observations.
The Scientific Method ( correct answers ) The process of formulating
explanations about the natural world and testing those explanations with
Evidence-Based
experiments andPractice
data. ( correct answers ) A three-pronged approach to
with clients, which consists of making decisions based on the weight of the
working
evidence, field observations, and individual client needs and
scientific
preferences.
Prediction ( correct answers ) An expected outcome generated from a
hypothesis.
Theory ( correct answers ) A hypothesis or set of hypotheses for which a large
body of high-quality evidence has been accumulated
Anecdote ( correct answers )
Anecdote
An account of a person's experience or
event
,Uncontrolled Variable ( correct answers ) A variable in an experiment that
a scientist makes no effort to manipulate or account for.
Primary Research ( correct answers ) Original research where scientists
perform
experiments and collect data - this is in contrast to secondary research
where
scientists analyze data that has already been collected or published
elsewhere.
Observational Research ( correct answers ) Research in which a
observes ongoing behaviors to determine
researcher
correlation
Correlation ( correct answers ) A relationship between two or more
variables.
Randomized Control Trial (RCT) ( correct answers ) A type of scientific study/trial
where participants are randomly assigned into different groups - one or more will be
the intervention to be tested and one will be the control group. Groups are
randomized and a control is used in an attempt to reduce potential bias in the trial.
ndependent Variable ( correct answers ) The variable scientists manipulate in
an experiment.
External Validity ( correct answers ) The ability to generalize the results of a
study.
Empirical ( correct answers ) Based on observation or
experience
Test-Retest Reliability ( correct answers ) The ability to get similar results
when something is measured under the same conditions.
Reliability ( correct answers ) The consistency of a
measure
Validity ( correct answers ) measuring what it is supposed to
measure
Selection Bias ( correct answers ) A sample of people under study is
representative of the larger population that scientists are looking to make
not
about.
inferences
Retrospective ( correct answers ) Describes a study that looks backward in
time.
Recall Bias ( correct answers ) The inability to accurately remember past
behaviors.
Peer Review ( correct answers ) The critical evaluation of a study by
other scientists.
observational research ( correct answers ) This is research in which a
researcher
observes ongoing behaviors to determine
correlation
, Case-control study ( correct answers ) etermine if exposure to something
is associated with an outcome.
Health ( correct answers ) state of complete physical, mental, and social
well- being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Homeostasis ( correct answers ) The tendency toward a relatively
equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained
stable
physiological
by
processes.
Disease ( correct answers ) A disorder of structure or function in a human,
or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms, affects a
animal,
location, and is not simply a direct result of physical
specific
injury.
Noncommunicable Disease ( correct answers ) A noncommunicable disease
(NCD)
is a medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents; it can refer
to
chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress
slowly.
Communicable Disease ( correct answers ) Infectious diseases caused
microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can be
by
spread
(directly or indirectly) from one person to
another.
The six dimensions of wellness ( correct answers ) , occupational, physical,
social, intellectual, and spiritual.
Wellness ( correct answers ) The fluid process of improving the
emotional,
occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual components of life,
leading to a better state of health and well-
dynamically
being.
Emotional wellness ( correct answers ) inspires a sense of inner calm,
relaxation, and inner strength
Occupational wellness ( correct answers ) encourages us to carefully consider
our career and employment opportunities throughout our lifetime
Physical wellness ( correct answers ) encompasses a sense of respect
responsibility for taking care of our bodies, promoting a desired sense of
and
health and physical functioning across the
optimal
lifespan
Social wellness ( correct answers ) refers to our ability to form and
maintain relationships with others.
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
Scope of Practice ( correct answers ) The actions, procedures, and processes that
a
professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the
professional's
license or
credential.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) ( correct answers ) This term is
used
interchangeably with a Registered Dietitian (RD) and it is also a legally
designation.
protected
Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) ( correct answers ) The CDR acts as
credentialing arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the purpose
the
establishing and enforcing certification standards for registered dieticians and
of
licensed nutritional professionals and issues credentials to those who
other
meet said standards. The CDR also provides a professional code of ethics
successfully
recertification
and
standards.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) ( correct answers ) A licensed
healthcare
professional or certified allied health professional who works with those who
have
diabetes - 1000 contact hours in diabetes education is required for
certification.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) ( correct answers ) An
advanced
nursing degree requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose
a
specialty or primary focus of
care.
Physician Assistant (PA) ( correct answers ) A licensed healthcare
who works under the supervision of a doctor or other medical professional,
professional
requires a 4-year degree plus a post-graduate
typically
program.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) ( correct answers ) A pharmacist with an
advanced
degree who works in conjunction with a medical doctor to prepare and/or
dispense
prescription drugs or
compounds.
licensed ( correct answers ) Licensing is typically provided on a state or
federal level. Common prerequisites of licensing include formal
education/training, a
,predetermined number of supervised contact hours, and successful completion of
a standardized test. Most healthcare providers require licensure.
Certified ( correct answers ) Certification is granted to a person who
participated in an educational course (either live or online) and successfully
has
a standardized test: written, practical, or
completed
both.
Nutritionist ( correct answers ) A generic term for someone who provides
nutrition counseling - certification and licensing parameters are vague.
Macronutrients ( correct answers ) Nutrients required in large quantities,
including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Micronutrients ( correct answers ) Micronutrients
Nutrients required in smaller quantities, including vitamins and
minerals
The SCOFF Questionnaire ( correct answers ) Basic yet reliable set of five
questions that help assess whether an eating disorder exists.
science ( correct answers ) a method of trying to end up at objective truthsIt is
the use of evidence to construct explanations and predictions of natural
phenomena.
Hypothesis ( correct answers ) A proposed explanation for a problem or set
of observations.
The Scientific Method ( correct answers ) The process of formulating
explanations about the natural world and testing those explanations with
Evidence-Based
experiments andPractice
data. ( correct answers ) A three-pronged approach to
with clients, which consists of making decisions based on the weight of the
working
evidence, field observations, and individual client needs and
scientific
preferences.
Prediction ( correct answers ) An expected outcome generated from a
hypothesis.
Theory ( correct answers ) A hypothesis or set of hypotheses for which a large
body of high-quality evidence has been accumulated
Anecdote ( correct answers )
Anecdote
An account of a person's experience or
event
,Uncontrolled Variable ( correct answers ) A variable in an experiment that
a scientist makes no effort to manipulate or account for.
Primary Research ( correct answers ) Original research where scientists
perform
experiments and collect data - this is in contrast to secondary research
where
scientists analyze data that has already been collected or published
elsewhere.
Observational Research ( correct answers ) Research in which a
observes ongoing behaviors to determine
researcher
correlation
Correlation ( correct answers ) A relationship between two or more
variables.
Randomized Control Trial (RCT) ( correct answers ) A type of scientific study/trial
where participants are randomly assigned into different groups - one or more will be
the intervention to be tested and one will be the control group. Groups are
randomized and a control is used in an attempt to reduce potential bias in the trial.
ndependent Variable ( correct answers ) The variable scientists manipulate in
an experiment.
External Validity ( correct answers ) The ability to generalize the results of a
study.
Empirical ( correct answers ) Based on observation or
experience
Test-Retest Reliability ( correct answers ) The ability to get similar results
when something is measured under the same conditions.
Reliability ( correct answers ) The consistency of a
measure
Validity ( correct answers ) measuring what it is supposed to
measure
Selection Bias ( correct answers ) A sample of people under study is
representative of the larger population that scientists are looking to make
not
about.
inferences
Retrospective ( correct answers ) Describes a study that looks backward in
time.
Recall Bias ( correct answers ) The inability to accurately remember past
behaviors.
Peer Review ( correct answers ) The critical evaluation of a study by
other scientists.
observational research ( correct answers ) This is research in which a
researcher
observes ongoing behaviors to determine
correlation
, Case-control study ( correct answers ) etermine if exposure to something
is associated with an outcome.
Health ( correct answers ) state of complete physical, mental, and social
well- being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Homeostasis ( correct answers ) The tendency toward a relatively
equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained
stable
physiological
by
processes.
Disease ( correct answers ) A disorder of structure or function in a human,
or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms, affects a
animal,
location, and is not simply a direct result of physical
specific
injury.
Noncommunicable Disease ( correct answers ) A noncommunicable disease
(NCD)
is a medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents; it can refer
to
chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress
slowly.
Communicable Disease ( correct answers ) Infectious diseases caused
microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can be
by
spread
(directly or indirectly) from one person to
another.
The six dimensions of wellness ( correct answers ) , occupational, physical,
social, intellectual, and spiritual.
Wellness ( correct answers ) The fluid process of improving the
emotional,
occupational, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual components of life,
leading to a better state of health and well-
dynamically
being.
Emotional wellness ( correct answers ) inspires a sense of inner calm,
relaxation, and inner strength
Occupational wellness ( correct answers ) encourages us to carefully consider
our career and employment opportunities throughout our lifetime
Physical wellness ( correct answers ) encompasses a sense of respect
responsibility for taking care of our bodies, promoting a desired sense of
and
health and physical functioning across the
optimal
lifespan
Social wellness ( correct answers ) refers to our ability to form and
maintain relationships with others.
