NASM Nutrition Final Certification Exam
1. Scientists perform a study tracking 10,000 people over a
10-year period. They look at their sugar intake at the
beginning of the study and then see who develops diabetes
over the study duration. Which term best describes this
study?: Cohort Study
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?: Issues with consistent weight loss
3. Which term describes the phenomena when a group does
not represent the population a scientist is intending to
study?: Selection bias
4. What foods tend to have a higher thermic response than
others?: High-pro- tein foods
5. Which of the following is best described as the energy
consumed for fuel to support and maintain normal body
functions like temperature regulation?-
: Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
, 6. Which is most likely to impact longevity?: Calorie restriction
may enhance longevity.
7. What are enzymes?: Protein-based structures which catalyze
chemical reac- tions
8. What is defined as fatty acids containing between 6-12
carbons and found naturally in coconut and palm oils?:
Medium-chain triglycerides
9. Deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the
following?: Slurred speech
10. Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by
which of the following?: Excessive fluid intake
11. When should a strength athlete's pre-exercise snack be
consumed?: 30 minutes to 2 hours before exercise
12. Which of the following describes the intake of essential
micronutrients among those attempting weight loss?: It is
worse compared to those not attempt- ing weight loss.
13. A long-term client has recently revealed that she doesn't
always feel in control when she's eating alone at home; what
1. Scientists perform a study tracking 10,000 people over a
10-year period. They look at their sugar intake at the
beginning of the study and then see who develops diabetes
over the study duration. Which term best describes this
study?: Cohort Study
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?: Issues with consistent weight loss
3. Which term describes the phenomena when a group does
not represent the population a scientist is intending to
study?: Selection bias
4. What foods tend to have a higher thermic response than
others?: High-pro- tein foods
5. Which of the following is best described as the energy
consumed for fuel to support and maintain normal body
functions like temperature regulation?-
: Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
, 6. Which is most likely to impact longevity?: Calorie restriction
may enhance longevity.
7. What are enzymes?: Protein-based structures which catalyze
chemical reac- tions
8. What is defined as fatty acids containing between 6-12
carbons and found naturally in coconut and palm oils?:
Medium-chain triglycerides
9. Deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the
following?: Slurred speech
10. Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by
which of the following?: Excessive fluid intake
11. When should a strength athlete's pre-exercise snack be
consumed?: 30 minutes to 2 hours before exercise
12. Which of the following describes the intake of essential
micronutrients among those attempting weight loss?: It is
worse compared to those not attempt- ing weight loss.
13. A long-term client has recently revealed that she doesn't
always feel in control when she's eating alone at home; what
