NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam Includes 300 Accurate And Verified Questions
Covering Behavior Change Strategies, Nutritional Science, Exercise Programming,
Metabolic Considerations, Client Assessments, And Long Term Weight Management
Planning.
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? - (answer)Height in
meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - (answer)Education Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - (answer)40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being overweight? -
(answer)20 to 29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? - (answer)It is
a good estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - (answer)Decreased number of
opportunities for activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - (answer)consuming more calories than expended.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it comes to
client's physical activity? - (answer)To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of modern
technology.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - (answer)Watching
television and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - (answer)The ability to access and
afford healthy food choices.
, NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam Includes 300 Accurate And Verified Questions
Covering Behavior Change Strategies, Nutritional Science, Exercise Programming,
Metabolic Considerations, Client Assessments, And Long Term Weight Management
Planning.
When an individual has diabetes - (answer)the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the following? -
(answer)Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - (answer)Decrease heart rate and
decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - (answer)Increased low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to which of the
following? - (answer)Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - (answer)145/95 mm Hg.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following exercise, it is
important to have the client using these medications to do which of the following? - (answer)Complete a
cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - (answer)5 to 10 lb.
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2 diabetes are which of
the following? - (answer)Central obesity and insulin resistance
An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese individual is to - (answer)decrease body mass.
What is a calorie? - (answer)A unit of heat.
Covering Behavior Change Strategies, Nutritional Science, Exercise Programming,
Metabolic Considerations, Client Assessments, And Long Term Weight Management
Planning.
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? - (answer)Height in
meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - (answer)Education Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - (answer)40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being overweight? -
(answer)20 to 29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? - (answer)It is
a good estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - (answer)Decreased number of
opportunities for activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - (answer)consuming more calories than expended.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it comes to
client's physical activity? - (answer)To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of modern
technology.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - (answer)Watching
television and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - (answer)The ability to access and
afford healthy food choices.
, NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam Includes 300 Accurate And Verified Questions
Covering Behavior Change Strategies, Nutritional Science, Exercise Programming,
Metabolic Considerations, Client Assessments, And Long Term Weight Management
Planning.
When an individual has diabetes - (answer)the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the following? -
(answer)Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - (answer)Decrease heart rate and
decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - (answer)Increased low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to which of the
following? - (answer)Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - (answer)145/95 mm Hg.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following exercise, it is
important to have the client using these medications to do which of the following? - (answer)Complete a
cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - (answer)5 to 10 lb.
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2 diabetes are which of
the following? - (answer)Central obesity and insulin resistance
An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese individual is to - (answer)decrease body mass.
What is a calorie? - (answer)A unit of heat.
