NASM NUTRITION EXAM PRACTICE TEST WITH ALL
CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE|
ALREADY GRADED A+
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
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.
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many positive answers might indicate an
eating disorder? ✔Correct Answer-2
Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality? ✔Correct Answer-In a locked and
secure location
A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. She has been reading
many books about natural health and is interested in taking herbal supplements that will help
prevent cancer. What is the best course of action? ✔Correct Answer-Refer her to a pharmacist or
her physician.
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 suggests diet A is more effective for lowering
cholesterol than diet B, but more data is needed.
Fructose has been shown in studies to have adverse effects on blood triglycerides when consumed in
excess of calorie needs. However, moderate doses of fructose have been shown to have no effect.
Which of the following items best describes the conclusion that should be drawn from this data?
✔Correct Answer-Fructose intake poses no risk to triglycerides when consumed within energy needs,
but caution is warranted if calorie intake is high.
Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high carbohydrate group and then look at changes in
body weight over 3 months. Which item represents the independent variable in this study?
✔Correct Answer-Diet Type
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade? ✔Correct
Answer-They have increased dramatically
Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Chronic
Dieseas
Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements and calculations as they refer to
metrics related to human characteristics? ✔Correct Answer-Biometrics
Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively
pursued goal? ✔Correct Answer-Wellness
, Worldwide, activity levels (including occupational work, home/domestic work, leisure and exercise,
and physical activity) are doing which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Declining
Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and maintain
normal body functions like temperature regulation? ✔Correct Answer-Resting Metabolic Rate
(RMR)
The storage form of glucose is know as which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Glycogen
The basic energy need of an average human being is approximately how many Calories? ✔Correct
Answer-2,000
Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks? ✔Correct Answer-Protein-based snacks
without excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight loss.
How many essential amino acids are there? ✔Correct Answer-9
If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what should you do? ✔Correct Answer-Work with
their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
A new client insists on maintaining their vegan lifestyle. How should the Nutrition Coach advise their
protein source selection? ✔Correct Answer-A Nutrition Coach should advise the client to consume
a variety of grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes
Which is most likely to impact longevity? ✔Correct Answer-Calorie restriction may enhance
longevity.
Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an exercise
bout. How does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell? ✔Correct Answer-The
body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber? ✔Correct Answer-Reduced risk for
cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles
When would the body undergo the process of gluconeogenesis? ✔Correct Answer-During periods
of inadequate carbohydrate intake, the body can produce glucose from certain non-carbohydrate
sources like amino acids.
What is the molecular structure for glucose? ✔Correct Answer-C6H12O6
Which of the following combine to make maltose? ✔Correct Answer-Glucose and glucose
What is the function of a micelle? ✔Correct Answer-Facilitation of the absorption of
monoglycerides, free fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down the triglycerides in the mouth? ✔Correct Answer-
Lingual lipase
Joe is on a 3500 kcals per day eating plan. Based on the AMDR guidelines, what is the BEST range of
calories for fat intake for him? ✔Correct Answer-700-1225 kcals
CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE|
ALREADY GRADED A+
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
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.
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how many positive answers might indicate an
eating disorder? ✔Correct Answer-2
Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality? ✔Correct Answer-In a locked and
secure location
A client has several relatives who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. She has been reading
many books about natural health and is interested in taking herbal supplements that will help
prevent cancer. What is the best course of action? ✔Correct Answer-Refer her to a pharmacist or
her physician.
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 suggests diet A is more effective for lowering
cholesterol than diet B, but more data is needed.
Fructose has been shown in studies to have adverse effects on blood triglycerides when consumed in
excess of calorie needs. However, moderate doses of fructose have been shown to have no effect.
Which of the following items best describes the conclusion that should be drawn from this data?
✔Correct Answer-Fructose intake poses no risk to triglycerides when consumed within energy needs,
but caution is warranted if calorie intake is high.
Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high carbohydrate group and then look at changes in
body weight over 3 months. Which item represents the independent variable in this study?
✔Correct Answer-Diet Type
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade? ✔Correct
Answer-They have increased dramatically
Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Chronic
Dieseas
Which of the following is the technical term for body measurements and calculations as they refer to
metrics related to human characteristics? ✔Correct Answer-Biometrics
Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively
pursued goal? ✔Correct Answer-Wellness
, Worldwide, activity levels (including occupational work, home/domestic work, leisure and exercise,
and physical activity) are doing which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Declining
Which of the following is best described as the energy consumed for fuel to support and maintain
normal body functions like temperature regulation? ✔Correct Answer-Resting Metabolic Rate
(RMR)
The storage form of glucose is know as which of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Glycogen
The basic energy need of an average human being is approximately how many Calories? ✔Correct
Answer-2,000
Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks? ✔Correct Answer-Protein-based snacks
without excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight loss.
How many essential amino acids are there? ✔Correct Answer-9
If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what should you do? ✔Correct Answer-Work with
their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
A new client insists on maintaining their vegan lifestyle. How should the Nutrition Coach advise their
protein source selection? ✔Correct Answer-A Nutrition Coach should advise the client to consume
a variety of grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes
Which is most likely to impact longevity? ✔Correct Answer-Calorie restriction may enhance
longevity.
Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an exercise
bout. How does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell? ✔Correct Answer-The
body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber? ✔Correct Answer-Reduced risk for
cardiovascular disease by binding to cholesterol particles
When would the body undergo the process of gluconeogenesis? ✔Correct Answer-During periods
of inadequate carbohydrate intake, the body can produce glucose from certain non-carbohydrate
sources like amino acids.
What is the molecular structure for glucose? ✔Correct Answer-C6H12O6
Which of the following combine to make maltose? ✔Correct Answer-Glucose and glucose
What is the function of a micelle? ✔Correct Answer-Facilitation of the absorption of
monoglycerides, free fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down the triglycerides in the mouth? ✔Correct Answer-
Lingual lipase
Joe is on a 3500 kcals per day eating plan. Based on the AMDR guidelines, what is the BEST range of
calories for fat intake for him? ✔Correct Answer-700-1225 kcals
