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NASM-CNC Exam | Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
what foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses?-correct-answer-complex
carbohydrates & proteins
which of the following is the leading cause of death?-correct-answer-heart
disease
which of the following best describes chronic diseases?-correct-answer-they are
of long duration
which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health,
especially as an actively pursued goal?-correct-answer-wellness
the best approach to eating for a population's diversity & differences includes
which of the following?-correct-answer-a flexible approach
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which of the following best defines wellness?-correct-answer-the overall quality
of health one is experiencing, especially as an actively sought lifestyle that leads
to optimal health & well-being
intellectual wellness implies which of the following?-correct-answer-constant
learning
what is the leading contributor to preventable death?-correct-answer-smoking
older adults tend to have which of the following?-correct-answer-lower dietary
intake of vitamins
communicable diseases are which of the following?-correct-answer-passed from
person to person
which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body fat, or excess body
fat, with a BMI of greater than 30?-correct-answer-obesity
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which of the following is a tip for a health supporting diet?-correct-answer-follow
a diet that is low in saturated fat
an important factor impacting satiety includes which of the following?-correct-
answer-palatability
which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past
decade?-correct-answer-they have increased dramatically
non-communicable diseases are which of the following?-correct-answer-the first
leading cause of death
Dietary habits associated with a lower incidence of cancer rates include which of
the following?-correct-answer-eating foods high in antioxidants
Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements and
calculations as they refer to metrics related to human characteristics?-correct-
answer-biometrics
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Which of the following terms is best defined as a disorder of structure or function
in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or
symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of
physical injury?-correct-answer-disease
which of the following are the primary molecules in our food that store energy
within their chemical bonds?-correct-answer-carbohydrates, fats, proteins
what molecules' bond is broken during the usage of ATP that results in an ADP
molecule & the release of free energy to drive muscle contractions?-correct-
answer-phosphate
which of the following components of energy balance represents energy in?-
correct-answer-food & beverages
which of the following is an individual factor that affects energy balance?-correct-
answer-psychology
roughly what percentage of daily energy expenditure comes from the thermic
effect of activity (TEA)?-correct-answer-15-30%
NASM-CNC Exam | Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
what foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses?-correct-answer-complex
carbohydrates & proteins
which of the following is the leading cause of death?-correct-answer-heart
disease
which of the following best describes chronic diseases?-correct-answer-they are
of long duration
which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health,
especially as an actively pursued goal?-correct-answer-wellness
the best approach to eating for a population's diversity & differences includes
which of the following?-correct-answer-a flexible approach
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which of the following best defines wellness?-correct-answer-the overall quality
of health one is experiencing, especially as an actively sought lifestyle that leads
to optimal health & well-being
intellectual wellness implies which of the following?-correct-answer-constant
learning
what is the leading contributor to preventable death?-correct-answer-smoking
older adults tend to have which of the following?-correct-answer-lower dietary
intake of vitamins
communicable diseases are which of the following?-correct-answer-passed from
person to person
which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body fat, or excess body
fat, with a BMI of greater than 30?-correct-answer-obesity
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which of the following is a tip for a health supporting diet?-correct-answer-follow
a diet that is low in saturated fat
an important factor impacting satiety includes which of the following?-correct-
answer-palatability
which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past
decade?-correct-answer-they have increased dramatically
non-communicable diseases are which of the following?-correct-answer-the first
leading cause of death
Dietary habits associated with a lower incidence of cancer rates include which of
the following?-correct-answer-eating foods high in antioxidants
Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements and
calculations as they refer to metrics related to human characteristics?-correct-
answer-biometrics
, 4|Page
Which of the following terms is best defined as a disorder of structure or function
in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or
symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of
physical injury?-correct-answer-disease
which of the following are the primary molecules in our food that store energy
within their chemical bonds?-correct-answer-carbohydrates, fats, proteins
what molecules' bond is broken during the usage of ATP that results in an ADP
molecule & the release of free energy to drive muscle contractions?-correct-
answer-phosphate
which of the following components of energy balance represents energy in?-
correct-answer-food & beverages
which of the following is an individual factor that affects energy balance?-correct-
answer-psychology
roughly what percentage of daily energy expenditure comes from the thermic
effect of activity (TEA)?-correct-answer-15-30%
