NASM WEIGHT LOSS
SPECIALIST EXAM
Which component of daily energy expenditure varies the most among people of
a similar body size? - ANSWERS-TEPA
Angela is on a weight loss plan and needs to consume fewer calories to be in a
caloric deficit? What is one recommended strategy? - ANSWERS-Use low-fat,
rather than full-fat, dairy products.
Those who carry the risky FTO allele likely have this much higher BMI than
someone without it? - ANSWERS-0.4
When does blood glucose rise in relation to insulin resistance? - ANSWERS-
After
What is the branch of medicine that deals with incidence, distribution, and
possible control of disease and other factors relating to health? - ANSWERS-
Epidemiology
Thirst is not a reliable indicator of hydration status for which clients? -
ANSWERS-Older adults
Research has suggested a high intake of what is potentially protective against
obesity? - ANSWERS-Fiber
Insulin functions to have what effect on the liver? - ANSWERS-Decrease
hepatic glucose output
,What are implementation intentions? - ANSWERS-A self-regulation strategy
that uses if-then statements to help individuals achieve goals in the face of
obstacles
Approximately what percentage of TDEE does RMR make up? - ANSWERS-
50 to 75%
Which intervention function, based on the behavior change wheel, changes the
client's physical surroundings or social situations? - ANSWERS-Environmental
restructuring
Which equation would represent TDEE? - ANSWERS-TDEE = RMR + TEF +
TEPA
How does the response compare between an energy deficit created by diet
versus exercise? - ANSWERS-There's a strong increase in appetite with diet but
not with exercise.
When conducting fitness assessments for a weight loss client, the Weight Loss
Specialist should do which of the following? - ANSWERS-Consider limiting
movements that require overweight or obese clients to get on and off the
ground.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made, what
action should the fitness professional take? - ANSWERS-Translate these targets
into food-based recommendations that the client can understand and implement.
When encountering a potential client who is in the Precontemplation stage, what
should the Weight Loss Specialist do? - ANSWERS-Provide information about
the benefits of losing weight.
,Which measure is most commonly used to define obesity at a population level?
- ANSWERS-BMI
What percent of obesity can be explained by heredity? - ANSWERS-.7
How are children categorized based on BMI? - ANSWERS-On percentile
Assessments for social support for exercise and healthy eating focus on support
from which of the following? - ANSWERS-Family and friends
What is an outcome of a successful weight loss plan? - ANSWERS-Decreased
chronic disease risk
A new client has completed the PAR-Q+ and has answered "Yes" to several
questions. On further inquiry, the Weight Loss Specialist has determined that the
client has risk factors that may outweigh the benefits of exercise. Which of the
following scenarios is appropriate? - ANSWERS-A medical clearance should be
requested to ensure the absolute safety of the client.
What happens to blood flow in certain parts of the brain among people with
obesity? - ANSWERS-It is reduced.
What is self-efficacy? - ANSWERS-An individual's' belief in their capabilities
to carry out a specific task in order to achieve a desired outcome
Jose is recommended to cut out regular soda consumption. Replacing it with
water is ideal, but swapping in diet/zero-calorie soft drinks is also allowed.
What behavioral intervention does this strategy reflect? - ANSWERS-
Restriction
, Where appropriate, which type of exercise should be prioritize? - ANSWERS-
Multi-joint exercises
Which of the following is true regarding resistance training and weight loss? -
ANSWERS-Resistance training may maintain or reduce the loss of FFM during
weight loss.
What may help to better regulate energy intake? - ANSWERS-High energy
expenditure/high physical activity
What is calorie density? - ANSWERS-The amount of calories per weight or
volume of food
What is the asymmetric model of set point theory? - ANSWERS-The body's
signals to resist an energy deficit are stronger than to resist an energy surplus.
In which ways can resistance training increase TDEE? - ANSWERS-Energy
expended during training session, increase in RMR during recovery, and
possible improvement in NEAT
What role do genes play in the obesity epidemic? - ANSWERS-A combination
of genes can determine a person's susceptibility to becoming obese in the
modern-day food environment.
Why is adopting new eating habits more effective than advising the client to
stop certain behaviors? - ANSWERS-New eating habits will prevent poor
dietary behaviors.
SPECIALIST EXAM
Which component of daily energy expenditure varies the most among people of
a similar body size? - ANSWERS-TEPA
Angela is on a weight loss plan and needs to consume fewer calories to be in a
caloric deficit? What is one recommended strategy? - ANSWERS-Use low-fat,
rather than full-fat, dairy products.
Those who carry the risky FTO allele likely have this much higher BMI than
someone without it? - ANSWERS-0.4
When does blood glucose rise in relation to insulin resistance? - ANSWERS-
After
What is the branch of medicine that deals with incidence, distribution, and
possible control of disease and other factors relating to health? - ANSWERS-
Epidemiology
Thirst is not a reliable indicator of hydration status for which clients? -
ANSWERS-Older adults
Research has suggested a high intake of what is potentially protective against
obesity? - ANSWERS-Fiber
Insulin functions to have what effect on the liver? - ANSWERS-Decrease
hepatic glucose output
,What are implementation intentions? - ANSWERS-A self-regulation strategy
that uses if-then statements to help individuals achieve goals in the face of
obstacles
Approximately what percentage of TDEE does RMR make up? - ANSWERS-
50 to 75%
Which intervention function, based on the behavior change wheel, changes the
client's physical surroundings or social situations? - ANSWERS-Environmental
restructuring
Which equation would represent TDEE? - ANSWERS-TDEE = RMR + TEF +
TEPA
How does the response compare between an energy deficit created by diet
versus exercise? - ANSWERS-There's a strong increase in appetite with diet but
not with exercise.
When conducting fitness assessments for a weight loss client, the Weight Loss
Specialist should do which of the following? - ANSWERS-Consider limiting
movements that require overweight or obese clients to get on and off the
ground.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made, what
action should the fitness professional take? - ANSWERS-Translate these targets
into food-based recommendations that the client can understand and implement.
When encountering a potential client who is in the Precontemplation stage, what
should the Weight Loss Specialist do? - ANSWERS-Provide information about
the benefits of losing weight.
,Which measure is most commonly used to define obesity at a population level?
- ANSWERS-BMI
What percent of obesity can be explained by heredity? - ANSWERS-.7
How are children categorized based on BMI? - ANSWERS-On percentile
Assessments for social support for exercise and healthy eating focus on support
from which of the following? - ANSWERS-Family and friends
What is an outcome of a successful weight loss plan? - ANSWERS-Decreased
chronic disease risk
A new client has completed the PAR-Q+ and has answered "Yes" to several
questions. On further inquiry, the Weight Loss Specialist has determined that the
client has risk factors that may outweigh the benefits of exercise. Which of the
following scenarios is appropriate? - ANSWERS-A medical clearance should be
requested to ensure the absolute safety of the client.
What happens to blood flow in certain parts of the brain among people with
obesity? - ANSWERS-It is reduced.
What is self-efficacy? - ANSWERS-An individual's' belief in their capabilities
to carry out a specific task in order to achieve a desired outcome
Jose is recommended to cut out regular soda consumption. Replacing it with
water is ideal, but swapping in diet/zero-calorie soft drinks is also allowed.
What behavioral intervention does this strategy reflect? - ANSWERS-
Restriction
, Where appropriate, which type of exercise should be prioritize? - ANSWERS-
Multi-joint exercises
Which of the following is true regarding resistance training and weight loss? -
ANSWERS-Resistance training may maintain or reduce the loss of FFM during
weight loss.
What may help to better regulate energy intake? - ANSWERS-High energy
expenditure/high physical activity
What is calorie density? - ANSWERS-The amount of calories per weight or
volume of food
What is the asymmetric model of set point theory? - ANSWERS-The body's
signals to resist an energy deficit are stronger than to resist an energy surplus.
In which ways can resistance training increase TDEE? - ANSWERS-Energy
expended during training session, increase in RMR during recovery, and
possible improvement in NEAT
What role do genes play in the obesity epidemic? - ANSWERS-A combination
of genes can determine a person's susceptibility to becoming obese in the
modern-day food environment.
Why is adopting new eating habits more effective than advising the client to
stop certain behaviors? - ANSWERS-New eating habits will prevent poor
dietary behaviors.
