NASM NUTRITION EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,
weight, body composition, and what other test?
Select one:
a. Blood pressure
b. SCOFF test
c. Hydrostatic weighing
d.Anthropometric ( correct answers ) d.
measurements Anthropometric
measurements
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to
work?
Select one:
a. Clients considering training for a half-Ironman
b. Issues with consistent weight loss
c. Clients who wants to go vegan
d.Clients who wants advice on supplements ( correct answers ) b.
Issues with consistent weight loss
Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality? Select one:
e. In a locked and secure location
f. In an electronic version only
g. In the manager's office
h. With the client ( correct answers )A
Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation
would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
Select one:
i. Chronic fatigue
j. Late-night ice cream binging
k. Slow weight loss of 1/2 pound per week (.22 kg)
l. Occasional sleeplessness ( correct answers ) A
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial
evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has
never been able to maintain
,permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself throw up
after eating large meals. What is the best course of action?
Select one:
a.Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified
Eating Disorder Specialist.
b. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
c. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
d.Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for
any more self- induced vomiting. ( correct answers ) C
Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their
dairy intake. They then compare cancer rates between people with high
intakes and low intakes.
What type of study is
this? Select one:
e. Anecdotal
f. Meta-analysis
g. Randomized
controlled trial
h. Observational
( correct answers )
D
Which of the following is an example of descriptive
research? Select one:
i. Cohort study
j. Randomized controlled trial
k. Survey
l. Meta-analysis ( correct answers ) C
Scientists perform a diet study in which they assign half the people to a
continuous dieting group and the other half to an intermittent fasting
group. Which term best describes this study design?
Select one:
m.Factorial
n. Crossover
o. Observational
p. Parallel ( correct answers ) D
Which of the following represents the lowest level of
evidence? Select one:
q. Peer reviewed editorials and expert opinion
r. Randomized controlled trials
s. Observational research
t. Non-peer reviewed media ( correct answers ) D
Which physiological change occurs with
aging? Select one:
u. Slower metabolism
, b. Higher hormonal response
c. Faster metabolism
d. Greater physical activity ( correct answers ) A
Which of the following is best defined as the tendency toward a relatively
stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as
maintained by physiological processes?
Select one:
e. Homeopathic
f. Heterogeneity
g. Autostasis
h. Homeostasis ( correct answers ) D
Which of the following is a tip for a health-
supporting diet? Select one:
i. Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat.
j. Include lots of processed meats in your diet.
k. Follow a diet that is highly rigid and controlled.
l. Eat foods that are highly palatable. ( correct
answers ) A
To which of the following terms can 'non-communicable disease (NCD)
also refer? Select one:
m.Chronic diseases
n. Curable diseases
o. Infectious diseases
p. Transient diseases ( correct answers ) A
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?
Select one:
q. Energy metabolism
r. Energy requirement
s. Energy adaption
t. Energy restriction ( correct answers ) A
Energy utilized for immediate work is known as which of the
following? Select one:
u. Kinetic
v. Potential
w.Electrical
x. Nuclear ( correct answers ) A
What is the process of generating energy from the food
we eat? Select one:
y. Hemolytic
z. Catabolism
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,
weight, body composition, and what other test?
Select one:
a. Blood pressure
b. SCOFF test
c. Hydrostatic weighing
d.Anthropometric ( correct answers ) d.
measurements Anthropometric
measurements
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to
work?
Select one:
a. Clients considering training for a half-Ironman
b. Issues with consistent weight loss
c. Clients who wants to go vegan
d.Clients who wants advice on supplements ( correct answers ) b.
Issues with consistent weight loss
Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality? Select one:
e. In a locked and secure location
f. In an electronic version only
g. In the manager's office
h. With the client ( correct answers )A
Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation
would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
Select one:
i. Chronic fatigue
j. Late-night ice cream binging
k. Slow weight loss of 1/2 pound per week (.22 kg)
l. Occasional sleeplessness ( correct answers ) A
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial
evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has
never been able to maintain
,permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself throw up
after eating large meals. What is the best course of action?
Select one:
a.Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified
Eating Disorder Specialist.
b. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
c. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
d.Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for
any more self- induced vomiting. ( correct answers ) C
Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their
dairy intake. They then compare cancer rates between people with high
intakes and low intakes.
What type of study is
this? Select one:
e. Anecdotal
f. Meta-analysis
g. Randomized
controlled trial
h. Observational
( correct answers )
D
Which of the following is an example of descriptive
research? Select one:
i. Cohort study
j. Randomized controlled trial
k. Survey
l. Meta-analysis ( correct answers ) C
Scientists perform a diet study in which they assign half the people to a
continuous dieting group and the other half to an intermittent fasting
group. Which term best describes this study design?
Select one:
m.Factorial
n. Crossover
o. Observational
p. Parallel ( correct answers ) D
Which of the following represents the lowest level of
evidence? Select one:
q. Peer reviewed editorials and expert opinion
r. Randomized controlled trials
s. Observational research
t. Non-peer reviewed media ( correct answers ) D
Which physiological change occurs with
aging? Select one:
u. Slower metabolism
, b. Higher hormonal response
c. Faster metabolism
d. Greater physical activity ( correct answers ) A
Which of the following is best defined as the tendency toward a relatively
stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as
maintained by physiological processes?
Select one:
e. Homeopathic
f. Heterogeneity
g. Autostasis
h. Homeostasis ( correct answers ) D
Which of the following is a tip for a health-
supporting diet? Select one:
i. Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat.
j. Include lots of processed meats in your diet.
k. Follow a diet that is highly rigid and controlled.
l. Eat foods that are highly palatable. ( correct
answers ) A
To which of the following terms can 'non-communicable disease (NCD)
also refer? Select one:
m.Chronic diseases
n. Curable diseases
o. Infectious diseases
p. Transient diseases ( correct answers ) A
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?
Select one:
q. Energy metabolism
r. Energy requirement
s. Energy adaption
t. Energy restriction ( correct answers ) A
Energy utilized for immediate work is known as which of the
following? Select one:
u. Kinetic
v. Potential
w.Electrical
x. Nuclear ( correct answers ) A
What is the process of generating energy from the food
we eat? Select one:
y. Hemolytic
z. Catabolism
