NASM Nutrition Certification Practice EXAM Questions and Answers Latest.

NASM Nutrition Certification Practice
EXAM Questions and Answers Latest
Question 1
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?
Correct Answer
Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.



Question 2
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
content presented is highly relevant and what other quality?
Correct Answer
Practical



Question 3
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?
Correct Answer
Daily panic attacks



Question 4
A Nutrition Coach is sitting own 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?
Correct Answer
Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.




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,Question 5
A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and
feels sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of action?
Correct Answer
Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.



Question 6
Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid
lowering medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in
heart disease. Which term best describes the concept that LDL plays a causal role in
heart disease?
Correct Answer
Theory



Question 7
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves collecting health-
related information via telephone interview across the United States. Which term best
describes this research?
Correct Answer
Survey



Question 8
Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and
lean body mass, and then they statistically analyze them together as a group. What
type of study is this?
Correct Answer
Meta-analysis




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,Question 9
Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no
difference. Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality, which item best
describes this situation?
Correct Answer
The weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol
than diet B, but more data is needed.



Question 10
Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions?
Correct Answer
They are one of the leading preventable causes of death.



Question 11
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade?
Correct Answer
They have increased dramatically.



Question 12
What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses?
Correct Answer
Carbohydrates and proteins



Question 13
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet?
Correct Answer
They have a very strong connection.




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, Question 14
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal?
Correct Answer
3.5 ml O2 / Kg / min



Question 15
What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat?
Correct Answer
Metabolism



Question 16
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion
and processing of food?
Correct Answer
Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)



Question 17
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life?
Correct Answer
Metabolism



Question 18
In general, what sources are complete proteins?
Correct Answer
Animal-based products




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