NASM CNC Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
A nutrition coach can provide clients nonmedical nutrition information and behavior guidance. -
ANS True.
Every region requires that a nutrition coach work under the supervision of a registered
dietitian. - ANS False
The nutrition coach can provide specific meal plans for their client - ANS False.
Which of the following represents a socio- cultural food choice? - ANS Someone who eats
Halal foods because they practice Islam
Satiety is achieved by the relatively simple process of the stomach recognizing that it is full of
food. - ANS False.
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the feelings of satiety? - ANS Leptin
Which of the following is true in regards to obesity related conditions - ANS They are one of
the leading preventable causes of death
A heart healthy dietary recommendation includes which of the following - ANS Reducing
sodium intake
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,An important factor impacting satiety Includes which of the following - ANS Palatability
Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements in calculations as they
refer to metrics related to human characteristics - ANS Biometrics
The association between diet and disease is which of the following - ANS Well understood
Which of the following best describes chronic diseases - ANS They are of long duration
Which of the following is best Defined as a high degree of body fat or excess body fat with a
BMI greater than 30 - ANS Obesity
How many dimensions of wellness are there - ANS 6
Which of the following is a tip for a health supporting diet - ANS Follow a diet that is low in
saturated fat
To which of the following terms can non-communicable disease (NCD) also refer -
ANS Chronic disease
How does basal Metabolic rate change with age - ANS Decreases
Which of the following is the leading cause of death - ANS Heart disease
Older adults tend to have which of the following - ANS Lower dietary intake of vitamins
What kind of condition is health - ANS Dynamic
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, Changing seasons have which of the following - ANS A significant impact on food choices
Resting metabolic Rate (RMR) - ANS Refers to the total number of calories burned by basic
functions like breathing, neuro functions, and blood circulation (this varies)
Thermocouple effect of foods (TEF) - ANS Is the increase of Expenditure for digestion after
eating a meal. This includes energy out from exercise as well
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) - ANS energy expended doing everyday activities
not related to exercise (standing at a desk, walking in a store)
Which of the following are the primary molecules in our food that store energy within their
chemical bonds - ANS Carbs; Fats; Protein
What molecules bond is broken during the usage of ATP that results in the ADP molecule in the
release of free energy to drive muscle contractions - ANS Phosphate
Which of the following components of energy balance represents energy in - ANS Food;
beverage
Which of the following is an individual factor that affects energy balance - ANS Psychology
The nutrition coach can recommend specific supplements for their client - ANS False
The nutrition coach can offer advice on eating behaviors and or macro nutrients that are known
to reduce the risk of disease or slow disease progression - ANS True
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Answers
A nutrition coach can provide clients nonmedical nutrition information and behavior guidance. -
ANS True.
Every region requires that a nutrition coach work under the supervision of a registered
dietitian. - ANS False
The nutrition coach can provide specific meal plans for their client - ANS False.
Which of the following represents a socio- cultural food choice? - ANS Someone who eats
Halal foods because they practice Islam
Satiety is achieved by the relatively simple process of the stomach recognizing that it is full of
food. - ANS False.
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the feelings of satiety? - ANS Leptin
Which of the following is true in regards to obesity related conditions - ANS They are one of
the leading preventable causes of death
A heart healthy dietary recommendation includes which of the following - ANS Reducing
sodium intake
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,An important factor impacting satiety Includes which of the following - ANS Palatability
Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements in calculations as they
refer to metrics related to human characteristics - ANS Biometrics
The association between diet and disease is which of the following - ANS Well understood
Which of the following best describes chronic diseases - ANS They are of long duration
Which of the following is best Defined as a high degree of body fat or excess body fat with a
BMI greater than 30 - ANS Obesity
How many dimensions of wellness are there - ANS 6
Which of the following is a tip for a health supporting diet - ANS Follow a diet that is low in
saturated fat
To which of the following terms can non-communicable disease (NCD) also refer -
ANS Chronic disease
How does basal Metabolic rate change with age - ANS Decreases
Which of the following is the leading cause of death - ANS Heart disease
Older adults tend to have which of the following - ANS Lower dietary intake of vitamins
What kind of condition is health - ANS Dynamic
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, Changing seasons have which of the following - ANS A significant impact on food choices
Resting metabolic Rate (RMR) - ANS Refers to the total number of calories burned by basic
functions like breathing, neuro functions, and blood circulation (this varies)
Thermocouple effect of foods (TEF) - ANS Is the increase of Expenditure for digestion after
eating a meal. This includes energy out from exercise as well
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) - ANS energy expended doing everyday activities
not related to exercise (standing at a desk, walking in a store)
Which of the following are the primary molecules in our food that store energy within their
chemical bonds - ANS Carbs; Fats; Protein
What molecules bond is broken during the usage of ATP that results in the ADP molecule in the
release of free energy to drive muscle contractions - ANS Phosphate
Which of the following components of energy balance represents energy in - ANS Food;
beverage
Which of the following is an individual factor that affects energy balance - ANS Psychology
The nutrition coach can recommend specific supplements for their client - ANS False
The nutrition coach can offer advice on eating behaviors and or macro nutrients that are known
to reduce the risk of disease or slow disease progression - ANS True
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