NASM CNC EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used
to produce ATP? ( correct answers ) acetyl-coA and
aceotacetate
how many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides? ( correct
answers ) 3-10 sugar units
how many questions are therein the USAUDIT-C questionnaire? ( correct
answers ) 3
Vit C deficiencies occur in what percentage of the US population? ( correct
answers )
.07
urine specific gravity is best assessed with which tool?
( correct answers ) osmometer
in what process does selenium play a critical role? ( correct answers )
antioxidant system
Which meal/snack would be a good recommendation for a person to
consume before an early morning workout? ( correct answers )
chocolate milk
how can protein-rich meal replacements help clients improve weight loss?
( correct
answers ) by reducing caloric intake and increasing total protein intake to
aid in satiety
which of the following types of questioning encourages clients to openly
share ideas and info? ( correct answers ) divergent questioning
which of the following is one primary goal of using supportive words?
( correct answers ) build efficacy
which of the following is the most important tool in becoming a better
listener and communicator? ( correct answers ) the ability to ask
quality questions
based on the national food survey called What We Eat in America, about 75%
of the US population has an eating pattern that is low in which of the
following? ( correct
answers ) fruits
,the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement
of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group is
known as which of the following? ( correct answers ) Estimated average
requirement (EAR)
which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for veggies at
a meal for an average female adult who requires 1500-1800 calories per
day? ( correct
answers
) a baseball
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that
the content presented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
( correct
answers ) based on prior experience
A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, independent of its
calorie content. If that proposal is true, then that would mean that high sugar
diets should increase fat gain independent of their calorie content. What
term describes this potential consequence? ( correct answers )
prediction
Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of observations?
( correct answers ) hypothesis
Scientists perform a study looking at the effects of caffeine on vertical
jump performance. On one day, they give all the subjects caffeine followed
by vertical jump tests. Two weeks later, they give all the subjects a
placebo followed by the same vertical jump tests. Which term best
describes this study design ( correct
answers ) crossover
Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good
health, especially as an actively pursued goal? ( correct answers )
wellness
Between 1969/1971 and 1999/2001, global food consumption per person
has risen by how much? ( correct answers ) approx 400 kcal per
person per day
Resting metabolic rate, or RMR, declines by what percentage per decade
for men? ( correct answers )
1 to 2%
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH? ( correct answers )
They act as buffers to maintain neutral pH.
What are the current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in
the U.S.? ( correct answers )
18 grams for men; 15 grams for women
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
( correct answers ) to deliver cholesterol to
the liver
, How is harmful drinking categorized for males? ( correct
answers ) 5 or more standard drinks
per day or 15 or more drinks per week
What effect can regular, moderate alcohol consumption have on an
individual's health? ( correct answers ) Increases the risk of a large number
of diseases
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in
peripheral tissues? ( correct answers ) acetate
What important molecule is magnesium conjugated to in the body?
( correct answers ) ATP
In which of the following key processes is chromium involved?
( correct answers ) insulin signaling
What signaling mechanism triggers thirst due to a significant loss in total
body water from sweating? ( correct answers ) baroreceptor
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the intracellular fluid? ( correct answers )
potassium
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the extracellular fluid? ( correct answers )
sodium
What is the primary cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis? ( correct
answers ) an intense exercise session
All independent testing agencies provide which services?
( correct answers ) Identify ingredient forms
and amounts
Which of the following is the recommended daily protein amount to help
most exercisers build and maintain muscle tissue? ( correct answers ) 1.2-
2.2 g/kg of body weight per day
Which of the following represents ideal tone of voice as an effective
nonverbal communication skill? ( correct answers ) Maintaining level
tone across statements
A client sees a Nutrition Coach having previously followed a diet that
separated foods into healthy and unhealthy choices. What sort of dietary
approach does this represent? ( correct answers ) rigid restraint
What activity factor adjustment should be made for people who engage in
a moderate level of physical activity? ( correct answers ) 1.55
ANSWERS 2025
ketogenic amino acids may become which 2 molecules that can be used
to produce ATP? ( correct answers ) acetyl-coA and
aceotacetate
how many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides? ( correct
answers ) 3-10 sugar units
how many questions are therein the USAUDIT-C questionnaire? ( correct
answers ) 3
Vit C deficiencies occur in what percentage of the US population? ( correct
answers )
.07
urine specific gravity is best assessed with which tool?
( correct answers ) osmometer
in what process does selenium play a critical role? ( correct answers )
antioxidant system
Which meal/snack would be a good recommendation for a person to
consume before an early morning workout? ( correct answers )
chocolate milk
how can protein-rich meal replacements help clients improve weight loss?
( correct
answers ) by reducing caloric intake and increasing total protein intake to
aid in satiety
which of the following types of questioning encourages clients to openly
share ideas and info? ( correct answers ) divergent questioning
which of the following is one primary goal of using supportive words?
( correct answers ) build efficacy
which of the following is the most important tool in becoming a better
listener and communicator? ( correct answers ) the ability to ask
quality questions
based on the national food survey called What We Eat in America, about 75%
of the US population has an eating pattern that is low in which of the
following? ( correct
answers ) fruits
,the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement
of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group is
known as which of the following? ( correct answers ) Estimated average
requirement (EAR)
which of the following is an appropriate visual approximation for veggies at
a meal for an average female adult who requires 1500-1800 calories per
day? ( correct
answers
) a baseball
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that
the content presented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
( correct
answers ) based on prior experience
A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, independent of its
calorie content. If that proposal is true, then that would mean that high sugar
diets should increase fat gain independent of their calorie content. What
term describes this potential consequence? ( correct answers )
prediction
Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of observations?
( correct answers ) hypothesis
Scientists perform a study looking at the effects of caffeine on vertical
jump performance. On one day, they give all the subjects caffeine followed
by vertical jump tests. Two weeks later, they give all the subjects a
placebo followed by the same vertical jump tests. Which term best
describes this study design ( correct
answers ) crossover
Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good
health, especially as an actively pursued goal? ( correct answers )
wellness
Between 1969/1971 and 1999/2001, global food consumption per person
has risen by how much? ( correct answers ) approx 400 kcal per
person per day
Resting metabolic rate, or RMR, declines by what percentage per decade
for men? ( correct answers )
1 to 2%
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH? ( correct answers )
They act as buffers to maintain neutral pH.
What are the current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in
the U.S.? ( correct answers )
18 grams for men; 15 grams for women
What is the function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
( correct answers ) to deliver cholesterol to
the liver
, How is harmful drinking categorized for males? ( correct
answers ) 5 or more standard drinks
per day or 15 or more drinks per week
What effect can regular, moderate alcohol consumption have on an
individual's health? ( correct answers ) Increases the risk of a large number
of diseases
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in
peripheral tissues? ( correct answers ) acetate
What important molecule is magnesium conjugated to in the body?
( correct answers ) ATP
In which of the following key processes is chromium involved?
( correct answers ) insulin signaling
What signaling mechanism triggers thirst due to a significant loss in total
body water from sweating? ( correct answers ) baroreceptor
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the intracellular fluid? ( correct answers )
potassium
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest
concentration in the extracellular fluid? ( correct answers )
sodium
What is the primary cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis? ( correct
answers ) an intense exercise session
All independent testing agencies provide which services?
( correct answers ) Identify ingredient forms
and amounts
Which of the following is the recommended daily protein amount to help
most exercisers build and maintain muscle tissue? ( correct answers ) 1.2-
2.2 g/kg of body weight per day
Which of the following represents ideal tone of voice as an effective
nonverbal communication skill? ( correct answers ) Maintaining level
tone across statements
A client sees a Nutrition Coach having previously followed a diet that
separated foods into healthy and unhealthy choices. What sort of dietary
approach does this represent? ( correct answers ) rigid restraint
What activity factor adjustment should be made for people who engage in
a moderate level of physical activity? ( correct answers ) 1.55
