NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST EXAM Latest
Update 2025-2026 345 Questions and 100%
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A client wants to begin a new eating plan before the holidays begin so they don't gain
weight. What strategy would you recommend to the client to help them adhere with the
new eating plan? -CORRECT ANSWER: Dietary self-monitoring
A few examples of key items to cover could include questions around the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER: Client nutritional goals
Personal stumbling blocks
Food aversions, preferences, known allergies, etc.
Hydration
Food triggers
Exercise habits
Daily activity patterns
A healthy diet pattern suggests a saturated fat intake of what percent of calories? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Less than 10% of calories
A long-term client has indicated that every morning on arriving to work he goes to the
breakroom for coffee and is often tempted by donuts that co-workers routinely bring in.
Enjoying the taste of the donuts every morning would be an example of which of the
following? -CORRECT ANSWER: Reward
A long-term client has indicated that every morning on arriving to work he goes to the
breakroom for coffee and is often tempted by donuts that co-workers routinely bring in.
Going to the breakroom every morning would be an example of which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Cue
,A new client asks you if she should try the ketogenic diet to lose weight in addition to
training with you. What would be an appropriate response? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Explain that the ketogenic diet may be appropriate for some individuals in certain cases
but that the client should see a registered dietitian or certified/licensed nutritionist for
further dietary guidance on this.
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? -CORRECT ANSWER: A medical clearance should be requested to
ensure the absolute safety of the client.
A new client has revealed that eating out with friends will prove particularly difficult
based on the restaurants they frequent. What should the Weight Loss Specialist advise
the client to do regarding the support they need from friends? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Advise the client to communicate with friends the importance of having healthy food
choices available.
A WLS may need to provide clients with some education on factors related to their
fitness and weight loss goals. Which of the following topics are NOT within the scope of
practice for a WLS? -CORRECT ANSWER: Specific dietary modifications for health
and/or medical issues such as diabetes
A WLS may need to provide clients with some education on factors related to their
fitness and weight loss goals. Which of the following topics are within the scope of
practice for a WLS? -CORRECT ANSWER: Appropriate exercises for the client
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) -CORRECT ANSWER: An advanced
nursing degree requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose a
specialty or primary focus of care.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather than eating out at a local
cafe, is what type of intervention? -CORRECT ANSWER: Environmental Restructuring
,After a stall in weight loss (for at least 2 weeks), a recommended modification that could
lead to a resumption of fat loss would be which of the following? -CORRECT ANSWER:
A 10% reduction in calorie intake
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made, what action
should the fitness professional take? -CORRECT ANSWER: Translate these targets into
food-based recommendations that the client can understand and implement.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made, what action
should the fitness professional take? -CORRECT ANSWER: Translate these targets into
food-based recommendations that the client can understand and implement.
After reviewing the answers provided on the Sleep Questionnaire, it appears that a new
weight loss client has trouble falling and staying asleep and may only get a few hours of
sleep per night on average. What should the Weight Loss Specialist do with this
information?
Select one: -CORRECT ANSWER: Confirm the answers with the client and suggest
they follow-up with their physician about how to improve their overall sleep experience.
After working with a client for 8 weeks, it's revealed that they get a candy bar from the
vending machine every afternoon at work. What is the next step in the process of
changing the behavioral loop? -CORRECT ANSWER: Identify the cue that causes the
action.
After working with an obese client for 3 months, he has recently indicated during
sessions that he has some psychological distress due to his weight. The Weight Loss
Specialist should do which of the following? -CORRECT ANSWER: Refer the client to
an appropriate medical professional.
Alternate day fasting is superior to daily calorie restriction for which outcome? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Weight loss
, Among men with severe obesity, what percent of them experience sleep apnea? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 0.94
An approach to diet that is characterized by all-or-nothing thinking or that labels foods
as "bad" can be described as an example of what? -CORRECT ANSWER: Rigid dietary
restraint
An individual's maintenance calorie intake is equal to what? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Their total energy expenditure (TEE)
Angela is on a weight loss plan and needs to consume fewer calories to be in a caloric
deficit? What is one recommended strategy? -CORRECT ANSWER: Replace simple
carbohydrate foods such as rice and pasta with whole vegetables.
Angela is on a weight loss plan and needs to consume fewer calories to be in a caloric
deficit? What is one recommended strategy? -CORRECT ANSWER: Use low-fat, rather
than full-fat, dairy products.
Angela is recommended to limit her snacking frequency to 2 snacks per day. Special
attention to be paid during busy work times and when preparing snacks for the family.
What behavioral intervention does this strategy reflect? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Restriction
Anti-depressants are used among what percent of U.S. individuals aged 12 or older? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 0.13
Approximately what percentage of TDEE does RMR make up? -CORRECT ANSWER:
50 to 75%
As a Nutrition Coach, you'll do the following: -CORRECT ANSWER: Have an
actionable, proven method for helping clients reach their personal health and wellness
goals with your professional guidance.
Update 2025-2026 345 Questions and 100%
Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A client wants to begin a new eating plan before the holidays begin so they don't gain
weight. What strategy would you recommend to the client to help them adhere with the
new eating plan? -CORRECT ANSWER: Dietary self-monitoring
A few examples of key items to cover could include questions around the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER: Client nutritional goals
Personal stumbling blocks
Food aversions, preferences, known allergies, etc.
Hydration
Food triggers
Exercise habits
Daily activity patterns
A healthy diet pattern suggests a saturated fat intake of what percent of calories? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Less than 10% of calories
A long-term client has indicated that every morning on arriving to work he goes to the
breakroom for coffee and is often tempted by donuts that co-workers routinely bring in.
Enjoying the taste of the donuts every morning would be an example of which of the
following? -CORRECT ANSWER: Reward
A long-term client has indicated that every morning on arriving to work he goes to the
breakroom for coffee and is often tempted by donuts that co-workers routinely bring in.
Going to the breakroom every morning would be an example of which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Cue
,A new client asks you if she should try the ketogenic diet to lose weight in addition to
training with you. What would be an appropriate response? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Explain that the ketogenic diet may be appropriate for some individuals in certain cases
but that the client should see a registered dietitian or certified/licensed nutritionist for
further dietary guidance on this.
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? -CORRECT ANSWER: A medical clearance should be requested to
ensure the absolute safety of the client.
A new client has revealed that eating out with friends will prove particularly difficult
based on the restaurants they frequent. What should the Weight Loss Specialist advise
the client to do regarding the support they need from friends? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Advise the client to communicate with friends the importance of having healthy food
choices available.
A WLS may need to provide clients with some education on factors related to their
fitness and weight loss goals. Which of the following topics are NOT within the scope of
practice for a WLS? -CORRECT ANSWER: Specific dietary modifications for health
and/or medical issues such as diabetes
A WLS may need to provide clients with some education on factors related to their
fitness and weight loss goals. Which of the following topics are within the scope of
practice for a WLS? -CORRECT ANSWER: Appropriate exercises for the client
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) -CORRECT ANSWER: An advanced
nursing degree requiring 2 more years of college beyond an RN - many then choose a
specialty or primary focus of care.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather than eating out at a local
cafe, is what type of intervention? -CORRECT ANSWER: Environmental Restructuring
,After a stall in weight loss (for at least 2 weeks), a recommended modification that could
lead to a resumption of fat loss would be which of the following? -CORRECT ANSWER:
A 10% reduction in calorie intake
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made, what action
should the fitness professional take? -CORRECT ANSWER: Translate these targets into
food-based recommendations that the client can understand and implement.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made, what action
should the fitness professional take? -CORRECT ANSWER: Translate these targets into
food-based recommendations that the client can understand and implement.
After reviewing the answers provided on the Sleep Questionnaire, it appears that a new
weight loss client has trouble falling and staying asleep and may only get a few hours of
sleep per night on average. What should the Weight Loss Specialist do with this
information?
Select one: -CORRECT ANSWER: Confirm the answers with the client and suggest
they follow-up with their physician about how to improve their overall sleep experience.
After working with a client for 8 weeks, it's revealed that they get a candy bar from the
vending machine every afternoon at work. What is the next step in the process of
changing the behavioral loop? -CORRECT ANSWER: Identify the cue that causes the
action.
After working with an obese client for 3 months, he has recently indicated during
sessions that he has some psychological distress due to his weight. The Weight Loss
Specialist should do which of the following? -CORRECT ANSWER: Refer the client to
an appropriate medical professional.
Alternate day fasting is superior to daily calorie restriction for which outcome? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Weight loss
, Among men with severe obesity, what percent of them experience sleep apnea? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 0.94
An approach to diet that is characterized by all-or-nothing thinking or that labels foods
as "bad" can be described as an example of what? -CORRECT ANSWER: Rigid dietary
restraint
An individual's maintenance calorie intake is equal to what? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Their total energy expenditure (TEE)
Angela is on a weight loss plan and needs to consume fewer calories to be in a caloric
deficit? What is one recommended strategy? -CORRECT ANSWER: Replace simple
carbohydrate foods such as rice and pasta with whole vegetables.
Angela is on a weight loss plan and needs to consume fewer calories to be in a caloric
deficit? What is one recommended strategy? -CORRECT ANSWER: Use low-fat, rather
than full-fat, dairy products.
Angela is recommended to limit her snacking frequency to 2 snacks per day. Special
attention to be paid during busy work times and when preparing snacks for the family.
What behavioral intervention does this strategy reflect? -CORRECT ANSWER:
Restriction
Anti-depressants are used among what percent of U.S. individuals aged 12 or older? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 0.13
Approximately what percentage of TDEE does RMR make up? -CORRECT ANSWER:
50 to 75%
As a Nutrition Coach, you'll do the following: -CORRECT ANSWER: Have an
actionable, proven method for helping clients reach their personal health and wellness
goals with your professional guidance.
