NASM Nutrition Certification EXAM LATEST
VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the result of extended periods of high doses of fluoride? - answer>>Damage to bones
At what rate should individuals engaged in exercise in hot environments consume fluids? -
answer>>There is no single fluid intake rate for all individuals.
A client has repeatedly exhibited a pre-exercise USG range between 1.014 and 1.018. How
would a Nutrition Coach interpret this finding? - answer>>The client is doing a great job of
meeting recovery fluid intake needs.
A client who completes three weight training sessions with a Personal Trainer per week but also
completes three, 1-hour group indoor cycle per week (not on the same day). They ask their
Nutrition Coach for hydration advice. Which of the following responses would be most
appropriate? - answer>>"Your workout sessions are not long enough in duration to cause sweat
losses that dictate a personal hydration plan. Keep fluids available during exercise, and drink
based on thirst."
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the extracellular
fluid? - answer>>Sodium
A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours before exercise? - answer>>2
to 4 hours
What is the working definition of nutrient timing? - answer>>It is the temporal positioning of
nutrients throughout the day and/or relative to the exercise bout in order to maximize
performance or improve body composition.
What does the phrase "hitting the wall" mean? - answer>>Most of the muscle glycogen stores
have been used up and the body is trying to convert other forms of stored energy (lean tissue
and fat) to glucose.
,Which nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing muscle tissue? -
answer>>Protein
Which of the following is the recommended daily protein amount to help most exercisers build
and maintain muscle tissue? - answer>>1.2 - 2.2 g/kg of body weight per day.
A supplement company claims a study shows their product is effective. What factor indicates
the company is making a misleading claim? - answer>>The study population is different than the
population to which the supplement company is marketed.
Examples of complete protein sources include soy, whey, and which of the following? -
answer>>Casein
What is the daily amount of caffeine that is considered safe in healthy individuals? -
answer>>400-500 mg/day
A regular client has indicated that a close family member suffered a serious heart attack and
that she believes that changing her diet would be beneficial for her own long-term health.
Which step is appropriate to take with this client following this statement? - answer>>Find out
about food preferences and general goals.
The Maintenance stage is described by which of the following? - answer>>It's when the
behavior is no longer something the client is trying to change and is viewed as part of their
lifestyle.
Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating? - answer>>Emotional
eating
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support? -
answer>>Emotional
, A coach spends the majority of his time in a conversation with a client looking down or around
the room. This is an example of which of the following? - answer>>Not an ideal nonverbal
communication strategy
Which of the following is best defined by the emotional or perceived meaning of a word? -
answer>>Connotation
Based on the importance of "soft skills" in professional success, into which of the following
would be the best continuing education course for a Nutritional Coach to enroll? -
answer>>Keys to effective communication
Which of the following is the best approach to build and implement effective programming? -
answer>>Develop a program that meets individual client needs.
Which of the following describes the ideal talk rate in a conversation? - answer>>Steady rate
with clearly enunciated words
Which of the following can be described as a lack of harmony in the client-coach relationship? -
answer>>Dissonance
A client improves their self-efficacy by successfully food prepping. Which of the following are
they using to improve their self-efficacy? - answer>>Performance accomplishments
Which of the following is defined as the seemingly paradoxical state where a client wants to
change but also does not want to change? - answer>>Ambivalence
Which of the following is a client who eats healthy food because eating food is connected to
their identity is experiencing? - answer>>Integrated regulation
What kind of goal involves a weight loss competition amongst friends? - answer>>Outcome goal
VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the result of extended periods of high doses of fluoride? - answer>>Damage to bones
At what rate should individuals engaged in exercise in hot environments consume fluids? -
answer>>There is no single fluid intake rate for all individuals.
A client has repeatedly exhibited a pre-exercise USG range between 1.014 and 1.018. How
would a Nutrition Coach interpret this finding? - answer>>The client is doing a great job of
meeting recovery fluid intake needs.
A client who completes three weight training sessions with a Personal Trainer per week but also
completes three, 1-hour group indoor cycle per week (not on the same day). They ask their
Nutrition Coach for hydration advice. Which of the following responses would be most
appropriate? - answer>>"Your workout sessions are not long enough in duration to cause sweat
losses that dictate a personal hydration plan. Keep fluids available during exercise, and drink
based on thirst."
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the extracellular
fluid? - answer>>Sodium
A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours before exercise? - answer>>2
to 4 hours
What is the working definition of nutrient timing? - answer>>It is the temporal positioning of
nutrients throughout the day and/or relative to the exercise bout in order to maximize
performance or improve body composition.
What does the phrase "hitting the wall" mean? - answer>>Most of the muscle glycogen stores
have been used up and the body is trying to convert other forms of stored energy (lean tissue
and fat) to glucose.
,Which nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing muscle tissue? -
answer>>Protein
Which of the following is the recommended daily protein amount to help most exercisers build
and maintain muscle tissue? - answer>>1.2 - 2.2 g/kg of body weight per day.
A supplement company claims a study shows their product is effective. What factor indicates
the company is making a misleading claim? - answer>>The study population is different than the
population to which the supplement company is marketed.
Examples of complete protein sources include soy, whey, and which of the following? -
answer>>Casein
What is the daily amount of caffeine that is considered safe in healthy individuals? -
answer>>400-500 mg/day
A regular client has indicated that a close family member suffered a serious heart attack and
that she believes that changing her diet would be beneficial for her own long-term health.
Which step is appropriate to take with this client following this statement? - answer>>Find out
about food preferences and general goals.
The Maintenance stage is described by which of the following? - answer>>It's when the
behavior is no longer something the client is trying to change and is viewed as part of their
lifestyle.
Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating? - answer>>Emotional
eating
Providing encouragement and being empathetic is an example of which type of social support? -
answer>>Emotional
, A coach spends the majority of his time in a conversation with a client looking down or around
the room. This is an example of which of the following? - answer>>Not an ideal nonverbal
communication strategy
Which of the following is best defined by the emotional or perceived meaning of a word? -
answer>>Connotation
Based on the importance of "soft skills" in professional success, into which of the following
would be the best continuing education course for a Nutritional Coach to enroll? -
answer>>Keys to effective communication
Which of the following is the best approach to build and implement effective programming? -
answer>>Develop a program that meets individual client needs.
Which of the following describes the ideal talk rate in a conversation? - answer>>Steady rate
with clearly enunciated words
Which of the following can be described as a lack of harmony in the client-coach relationship? -
answer>>Dissonance
A client improves their self-efficacy by successfully food prepping. Which of the following are
they using to improve their self-efficacy? - answer>>Performance accomplishments
Which of the following is defined as the seemingly paradoxical state where a client wants to
change but also does not want to change? - answer>>Ambivalence
Which of the following is a client who eats healthy food because eating food is connected to
their identity is experiencing? - answer>>Integrated regulation
What kind of goal involves a weight loss competition amongst friends? - answer>>Outcome goal
