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NASM Nutrition Certification Exam
Practice
2026/2027 | Nutrition Coaching
/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS/GRADE A+
ASSURED/NEWEST UPDATE
Where might a Nutrition Coach find reputable information
on recent dietary
guidelines? ......ANSWER......Government-funded
agencies
Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed
healthcare professional? ......ANSWER......Chronic
fatigue
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
......ANSWER......Nutritional advice and behavioral
modification
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach,
which is an example of an appropriate resource for
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determining daily caloric
intake? ......ANSWER......Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what
is the minimum number of positive answers which might
indicate an eating disorder? ......ANSWER......2
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her
initial evaluation. She noted on her Health History
Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble
keeping her blood glucose controlled. What is the best
course of action? ......ANSWER......Refer her to a
Certified Diabetes Educator.
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition
Coach. Which client conversation would be grounds for a
referral to a licensed healthcare
professional? ......ANSWER......Daily panic attacks
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a
Nutrition Coach? ......ANSWER......Recommend the
client discuss supplement usage and dosing with
their pharmacist or physician.
A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her
lose weight. What is the best course of
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action? ......ANSWER......Refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
Any research article on diet and nutrition should be
scrutinized for which of the
following? ......ANSWER......Reliability and validity
Which statement best describes the healthcare
continuum? ......ANSWER......The many disciplines that
make up the healthcare system
With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work? ......ANSWER......Overweight
client who wants to train for a 10K
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate
weight loss. Which of the following would be most
appropriate to recommend for the overweight
client? ......ANSWER......Refer to a certified personal
trainer for a resistance training program.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it
is important that the content presented is perceived to be
important and what other quality? ......ANSWER......Based
on prior experience
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NASM Nutrition Certification Exam
Practice
2026/2027 | Nutrition Coaching
/ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS/GRADE A+
ASSURED/NEWEST UPDATE
Where might a Nutrition Coach find reputable information
on recent dietary
guidelines? ......ANSWER......Government-funded
agencies
Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client
conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed
healthcare professional? ......ANSWER......Chronic
fatigue
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
......ANSWER......Nutritional advice and behavioral
modification
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach,
which is an example of an appropriate resource for
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determining daily caloric
intake? ......ANSWER......Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what
is the minimum number of positive answers which might
indicate an eating disorder? ......ANSWER......2
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her
initial evaluation. She noted on her Health History
Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble
keeping her blood glucose controlled. What is the best
course of action? ......ANSWER......Refer her to a
Certified Diabetes Educator.
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition
Coach. Which client conversation would be grounds for a
referral to a licensed healthcare
professional? ......ANSWER......Daily panic attacks
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a
Nutrition Coach? ......ANSWER......Recommend the
client discuss supplement usage and dosing with
their pharmacist or physician.
A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her
lose weight. What is the best course of
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action? ......ANSWER......Refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
Any research article on diet and nutrition should be
scrutinized for which of the
following? ......ANSWER......Reliability and validity
Which statement best describes the healthcare
continuum? ......ANSWER......The many disciplines that
make up the healthcare system
With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work? ......ANSWER......Overweight
client who wants to train for a 10K
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate
weight loss. Which of the following would be most
appropriate to recommend for the overweight
client? ......ANSWER......Refer to a certified personal
trainer for a resistance training program.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it
is important that the content presented is perceived to be
important and what other quality? ......ANSWER......Based
on prior experience
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