NASM NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many positive answers might
indicate an eating disorder? - ANSWER2
A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and feels
sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of action? -
ANSWERRefer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach? -
ANSWERRecommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of an
appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake? - ANSWERDietary Guidelines
for Americans
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality? - ANSWERPractical
Which term refers to the ability to get similar results when something is measured under
the same conditions? - ANSWERTest-retest reliability
Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid
lowering medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in
heart disease. Which term best describes the concept that LDL plays a causal role in
heart disease? - ANSWERTheory
Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no
difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes
this situation? - ANSWERThe weight of the evidence suggests diet A is more effective
for lowering cholesterol than diet B, but more data is needed.
Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their dairy intake.
They then compare cancer rates between people with high intakes and low intakes.
What type of study is this? - ANSWERObservational
Intellectual wellness implies which of the following? - ANSWERConstant learning
How many dimensions of wellness are there? - ANSWER6
The best approach to eating for a population's diversity and differences includes which
of the following? - ANSWERa flexible approach
,Changing seasons have which of the following? - ANSWERA significant impact on food
choices
Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and
maintain normal body functions like temperature regulation? - ANSWERResting
metabolic rate (RMR)
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during non-sustained
exercise or activity? - ANSWERNon-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
Most cells utilize which of the following as their primary source of energy? -
ANSWERGlucose
Which hormone, produced by adipose cells, decreases appetite when released? -
ANSWERleptin
What are the essential amino acids? - ANSWERHistidine, lysine, methionine,
phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine
In what form are proteins primarily absorbed? - ANSWERsingle amino acids
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH? - ANSWERThey act as buffers to
maintain neutral pH.
What is an ideal daily protein distribution? - ANSWEREach meal contains an equal
amount of protein.
What is the main protein involved in regulating fluid balance? - ANSWERAlbumin
The United States consumes more sugar than any other country in the world. From the
options provided, what food category represents the largest source of sugar intake in
the U.S. diet? - ANSWERBeverages
What term is defined as the combined effect of both a carbohydrate's glycemic index
(GI) score and the amount of that carbohydrate consumed? - ANSWERGlycemic load
Which two monosaccharides combine to make sucrose? - ANSWERglucose and
fructose
When would the body undergo the process of gluconeogenesis? - ANSWERDuring
periods of inadequate carbohydrate intake, the body can produce glucose from certain
non-carbohydrate sources like amino acids.
How much glycogen can the adult liver store? - ANSWER50 grams per Kg
, A client asks a Nutrition Coach about taking omega-3 supplements. What is the BEST
response to tell the client? - ANSWERThere may be benefits to taking omega-3
supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish.
What is the definition of hydrophobic? - ANSWERLikely to repel or not mix with water.
What is the adequate intake (AI) for omega-3 fatty acid for men and women? -
ANSWER1.6 grams per day (men) and 1.1 grams per day (women)
What is the function of low-density lipoproteins? - ANSWERTransportation of
cholesterol to cells of the body.
What is a good source of DHA? - ANSWERsalmon
A new client who likes to consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis. His
primary goal is weight loss. In the first instance, what should the Nutrition Coach advise
him in regards to his energy intake? - ANSWERReduce energy intake by limiting
alcohol consumption.
Based on the U.S. style eating pattern, how much energy should come from
discretionary sources? - ANSWER0.14
For males, levels of ethanol consumption are closely associated with what? -
ANSWERExcess belly fat
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues?
- ANSWERAcetate
What feature of minerals makes them different from vitamins? - ANSWERThey are
inorganic.
What is the group of compounds that make up the vitamin A family called? -
ANSWERRetinoids
Deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the following? - ANSWERSlurred speech
Pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine are all molecules of which vitamin? -
ANSWERVitamin B6
Which individual would be most likely to be at risk for exercise associated
hyponatremia? - ANSWERA runner completing a 4.5 hour marathon in cool weather.
A client weighs 50 kg and is training to complete a cool weather half-marathon in a time
of about 2 h. The client's sweat losses are expected to equal 2 liters (about 4% of body
mass). Which fluid intake goal would be most appropriate? - ANSWERBegin the race
euhydrated and simply drink to thirst.
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many positive answers might
indicate an eating disorder? - ANSWER2
A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and feels
sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of action? -
ANSWERRefer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach? -
ANSWERRecommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of an
appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake? - ANSWERDietary Guidelines
for Americans
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
presented is highly relevant and what other quality? - ANSWERPractical
Which term refers to the ability to get similar results when something is measured under
the same conditions? - ANSWERTest-retest reliability
Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid
lowering medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in
heart disease. Which term best describes the concept that LDL plays a causal role in
heart disease? - ANSWERTheory
Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no
difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes
this situation? - ANSWERThe weight of the evidence suggests diet A is more effective
for lowering cholesterol than diet B, but more data is needed.
Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their dairy intake.
They then compare cancer rates between people with high intakes and low intakes.
What type of study is this? - ANSWERObservational
Intellectual wellness implies which of the following? - ANSWERConstant learning
How many dimensions of wellness are there? - ANSWER6
The best approach to eating for a population's diversity and differences includes which
of the following? - ANSWERa flexible approach
,Changing seasons have which of the following? - ANSWERA significant impact on food
choices
Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and
maintain normal body functions like temperature regulation? - ANSWERResting
metabolic rate (RMR)
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during non-sustained
exercise or activity? - ANSWERNon-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
Most cells utilize which of the following as their primary source of energy? -
ANSWERGlucose
Which hormone, produced by adipose cells, decreases appetite when released? -
ANSWERleptin
What are the essential amino acids? - ANSWERHistidine, lysine, methionine,
phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, leucine, isoleucine, valine
In what form are proteins primarily absorbed? - ANSWERsingle amino acids
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH? - ANSWERThey act as buffers to
maintain neutral pH.
What is an ideal daily protein distribution? - ANSWEREach meal contains an equal
amount of protein.
What is the main protein involved in regulating fluid balance? - ANSWERAlbumin
The United States consumes more sugar than any other country in the world. From the
options provided, what food category represents the largest source of sugar intake in
the U.S. diet? - ANSWERBeverages
What term is defined as the combined effect of both a carbohydrate's glycemic index
(GI) score and the amount of that carbohydrate consumed? - ANSWERGlycemic load
Which two monosaccharides combine to make sucrose? - ANSWERglucose and
fructose
When would the body undergo the process of gluconeogenesis? - ANSWERDuring
periods of inadequate carbohydrate intake, the body can produce glucose from certain
non-carbohydrate sources like amino acids.
How much glycogen can the adult liver store? - ANSWER50 grams per Kg
, A client asks a Nutrition Coach about taking omega-3 supplements. What is the BEST
response to tell the client? - ANSWERThere may be benefits to taking omega-3
supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish.
What is the definition of hydrophobic? - ANSWERLikely to repel or not mix with water.
What is the adequate intake (AI) for omega-3 fatty acid for men and women? -
ANSWER1.6 grams per day (men) and 1.1 grams per day (women)
What is the function of low-density lipoproteins? - ANSWERTransportation of
cholesterol to cells of the body.
What is a good source of DHA? - ANSWERsalmon
A new client who likes to consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis. His
primary goal is weight loss. In the first instance, what should the Nutrition Coach advise
him in regards to his energy intake? - ANSWERReduce energy intake by limiting
alcohol consumption.
Based on the U.S. style eating pattern, how much energy should come from
discretionary sources? - ANSWER0.14
For males, levels of ethanol consumption are closely associated with what? -
ANSWERExcess belly fat
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues?
- ANSWERAcetate
What feature of minerals makes them different from vitamins? - ANSWERThey are
inorganic.
What is the group of compounds that make up the vitamin A family called? -
ANSWERRetinoids
Deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the following? - ANSWERSlurred speech
Pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine are all molecules of which vitamin? -
ANSWERVitamin B6
Which individual would be most likely to be at risk for exercise associated
hyponatremia? - ANSWERA runner completing a 4.5 hour marathon in cool weather.
A client weighs 50 kg and is training to complete a cool weather half-marathon in a time
of about 2 h. The client's sweat losses are expected to equal 2 liters (about 4% of body
mass). Which fluid intake goal would be most appropriate? - ANSWERBegin the race
euhydrated and simply drink to thirst.
