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, 1. Practice Question #1: B
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching
session to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight
and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the
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woman's parents indicating they are paying for the
sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's
progress so far.
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What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me
back potential times that will work for you. Also,your
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daughter must be present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coach-ing
services or any clients without prior written con-sent from
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the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get
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D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for
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2. Practice Question #2: A
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local pa-per for
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's ser-vices. The
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advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply
of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching
sessions. In addition, the adver-tisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60days. Which of the following
is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC
Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
, supplemterm-22ents
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above
3. Practice Question #3: B
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You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
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states "work with me to cure your Type Il diabetes in
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2 weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is the
coach violating?
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A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients
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4. Practice Question #4: A
A coach owns her own business and specializes in
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clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they take the
supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which
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A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy
5. Practice Question #5: D
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental
shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a
, commission. At what point in the coaching relation-ship
must Jamal disclose this information to his client per the
NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
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D. Before any coaching begins.
6. Practice Question #6: C
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Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as
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A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
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D. Fairness
7. Practice Question #7: D
A client has just completed their well-being assess-ment
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prior to their first coaching session. The client's biometric
information included the following:
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Age:45
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Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI:24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning
to the coach in the context of recommended health
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NBHWC Exam Questions And Correct
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Verified Answers 2026
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, 1. Practice Question #1: B
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching
session to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight
and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the
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woman's parents indicating they are paying for the
sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's
progress so far.
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What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me
back potential times that will work for you. Also,your
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daughter must be present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coach-ing
services or any clients without prior written con-sent from
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the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get
back to you.
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D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for
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you?
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2. Practice Question #2: A
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local pa-per for
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's ser-vices. The
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advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply
of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching
sessions. In addition, the adver-tisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60days. Which of the following
is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC
Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
, supplemterm-22ents
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above
3. Practice Question #3: B
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You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
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states "work with me to cure your Type Il diabetes in
20
2 weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is the
coach violating?
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A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients
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4. Practice Question #4: A
A coach owns her own business and specializes in
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coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss.She
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is promoting gut biome supplements that will help her
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clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they take the
supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which
of the following guidelines:
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A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy
5. Practice Question #5: D
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental
shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a
, commission. At what point in the coaching relation-ship
must Jamal disclose this information to his client per the
NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
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D. Before any coaching begins.
6. Practice Question #6: C
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Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as
it relates to ethics in coaching?
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A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
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D. Fairness
7. Practice Question #7: D
A client has just completed their well-being assess-ment
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prior to their first coaching session. The client's biometric
information included the following:
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Male
Age:45
Nurse
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Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI:24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning
to the coach in the context of recommended health
