NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) –
Final Exam Study Guide 2026 Complete
Exam Preparation Material
Introduction:
This document provides a comprehensive study guide for the
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) final exam, covering
core topics such as metabolism, macronutrients,
micronutrients, hydration, behavior change, and scientific
research methods. It includes extensive practice questions
with correct answers aligned to the official NASM CNC
curriculum, making it suitable for full exam preparation and
structured review.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Intellectual wellness implies which of the following?
A. Constant learning
B. High IQ
,C. Superior knowledge
D. Lack of knowledge ---Correct Answer---A. Constant learning
Which of the following is a tip for a health-supporting diet?
A. Include lots of processed meats in your diet.
B. Follow a diet that is highly rigid and controlled.
C. Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat.
D. Eat foods that are highly palatable. ---Correct Answer---C.
Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat.
Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related
conditions?
A. They are the least likely cause of premature death.
B. They are not associated with preventable disease.
C. They are a problem, but don't cause disease.
D. They are one of the leading preventable causes of death. ---
Correct Answer---D. They are one of the leading preventable
causes of death.
,Which of the following best describes chronic diseases?
A. They are of short duration.
B. They are of long duration.
C. They are infectious and transmitted through the air.
D. They are isolated to cardiovascular conditions. ---Correct
Answer---B. They are of long duration.
To which of the following terms can 'non-communicable
disease (NCD) also refer?
A. Transient diseases
B. Infectious diseases
C. Chronic diseases
D. Curable diseases ---Correct Answer---C. Chronic diseases
Changing seasons have which of the following?
A. Little impact on food choices
B. Importance only in developing cultures
C. Limited applicaion in western society
, D. A significant impact on food choices ---Correct Answer---D.
A significant impact on food choices
Which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body
fat, or excess body fat, with a BMI greater than 30?
A. Obesity
B. Overweight
C. Sickness
D. Underweight ---Correct Answer---A. Obesity
How does basal metabolic rate change with age?
A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Does not change
D. Changes little ---Correct Answer---A. Decreases
Dietary habits associated with a lower incidence of cancer
rates include which of the following?
Final Exam Study Guide 2026 Complete
Exam Preparation Material
Introduction:
This document provides a comprehensive study guide for the
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) final exam, covering
core topics such as metabolism, macronutrients,
micronutrients, hydration, behavior change, and scientific
research methods. It includes extensive practice questions
with correct answers aligned to the official NASM CNC
curriculum, making it suitable for full exam preparation and
structured review.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Intellectual wellness implies which of the following?
A. Constant learning
B. High IQ
,C. Superior knowledge
D. Lack of knowledge ---Correct Answer---A. Constant learning
Which of the following is a tip for a health-supporting diet?
A. Include lots of processed meats in your diet.
B. Follow a diet that is highly rigid and controlled.
C. Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat.
D. Eat foods that are highly palatable. ---Correct Answer---C.
Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat.
Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related
conditions?
A. They are the least likely cause of premature death.
B. They are not associated with preventable disease.
C. They are a problem, but don't cause disease.
D. They are one of the leading preventable causes of death. ---
Correct Answer---D. They are one of the leading preventable
causes of death.
,Which of the following best describes chronic diseases?
A. They are of short duration.
B. They are of long duration.
C. They are infectious and transmitted through the air.
D. They are isolated to cardiovascular conditions. ---Correct
Answer---B. They are of long duration.
To which of the following terms can 'non-communicable
disease (NCD) also refer?
A. Transient diseases
B. Infectious diseases
C. Chronic diseases
D. Curable diseases ---Correct Answer---C. Chronic diseases
Changing seasons have which of the following?
A. Little impact on food choices
B. Importance only in developing cultures
C. Limited applicaion in western society
, D. A significant impact on food choices ---Correct Answer---D.
A significant impact on food choices
Which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body
fat, or excess body fat, with a BMI greater than 30?
A. Obesity
B. Overweight
C. Sickness
D. Underweight ---Correct Answer---A. Obesity
How does basal metabolic rate change with age?
A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Does not change
D. Changes little ---Correct Answer---A. Decreases
Dietary habits associated with a lower incidence of cancer
rates include which of the following?
