NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST COMPLETE
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and consists of risk
stratification and a decision tree to help determine if participating in physical
activity or a fitness assessment is considered safe? - answer>>>Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal change. -
answer>>>According to the National Weight Control Registry, what change
did every participant make to successfully maintain weight loss?
Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is a recommended
strategy to reduce his calorie intake from sugary beverages? -
answer>>>Switch to diet soda
In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss, approximately how
much of the weight lost is from the loss of lean body mass (LBM)? -
answer>>>0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework? - answer>>>To
establish accountability established through regular (weekly) follow-up on
progress.
In terms of social influence, which of the following describes when people
change their behavior to behave more like other people? - answer>>>Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how many years since
1970? - answer>>>10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals for what reason? -
answer>>>Sequestered into fat tissue
, NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST COMPLETE
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered medically overfat
when their BMI is below 30? - answer>>>About 50%
One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients on their weight loss
journey. Which of the following best describes the role of a coach in this
context? - answer>>>A fitness professional who is a mentor and guide to the
client, helps the client identify and address obstacles in their weight loss
goals, and provides support and accountability through the client's journey
Which of the following best describes the continuum of care in healthcare? -
answer>>>An integrated model of care that provides individuals with
guidance, aid, and healthcare at varying levels of intensity through different
stages of their life
Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical impedance
analysis? - answer>>>If the client is dehydrated for any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than intake. -
answer>>>Hypocaloric diet
Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and
adducted and internally rotated hips? - answer>>>Pes planus distortion
syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which health condition? -
answer>>>High blood pressure
Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss phases into short periods can be
effective. What is one of the recommended lengths for a fat-loss phase? -
answer>>>8 to 12 weeks When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the
Lifestyle Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper course of action for
the Weight Loss Specialist? - answer>>>Ask the client what the medication is
for and determine if there are any side effects that could affect exercise.
, NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST COMPLETE
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather than eating out
at a local cafe, is what type of intervention? - answer>>>Environmental
Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client intake
process? - answer>>>To gain insight on where the client is mentally and
physically
What percent body fat is considered essential for women? - answer>>>10
to 13% What is TEF? - answer>>>The energy expended to digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between RMR and
body weight change? - answer>>>A person with a low RMR relative to
body size is not more likely to gain weight than someone with a high RMR
relative to body size.
What are the five key areas to address when implementing a weight loss
program for a client? - answer>>>The client's needs and schedule, program
timeline, measurement parameters, education timeline, and modification
options
What are the three components of evidence-based practice? -
answer>>>Research evidence, professional expertise, and client preferences.
John has been losing weight but he is feeling extremely hungry. Which of the
following steps might John take to help mitigate some of his hunger? -
answer>>>Decrease intake of ultra-processed foods.
Which of the following would be a reason to assess a new client's sleep pattern? -
answer>>>To determine if a client's sleep pattern is a potential barrier to weight
loss
, NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST COMPLETE
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the Assess step in the 5 A's framework. -
answer>>>To collect baseline information about the client and to identify
their willingness to pursue weight loss.
What disease has a 250% higher risk of occurring among people with obesity? -
answer>>>Diabetes
Which of the following is a typical metabolic adaptation to dieting? -
answer>>>Decrease in the hormone leptin
When is the most appropriate time to reduce a client's target calorie intake? -
answer>>>If there is no change (< 0.5% drop) in body weight for at least 2
consecutive weeks
How does weight stigmatization affect willpower in persons with obesity? -
answer>>>It lowers willpower and increases the likelihood of maladaptive
thoughts and behaviors.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made,
what action should the fitness professional take? - answer>>>Translate these
targets into food-based recommendations that the client can understand and
implement.
What percent of people with obesity show a normal metabolic profile? -
answer>>>< 10%
What condition dictates the avoidance of self-myofascial techniques. -
answer>>>Peripheral neuropathy
Which assessment may not fully capture foods that are culturally specific? -
answer>>>Food Frequency Questionnaire
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and consists of risk
stratification and a decision tree to help determine if participating in physical
activity or a fitness assessment is considered safe? - answer>>>Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no universal change. -
answer>>>According to the National Weight Control Registry, what change
did every participant make to successfully maintain weight loss?
Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is a recommended
strategy to reduce his calorie intake from sugary beverages? -
answer>>>Switch to diet soda
In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss, approximately how
much of the weight lost is from the loss of lean body mass (LBM)? -
answer>>>0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's framework? - answer>>>To
establish accountability established through regular (weekly) follow-up on
progress.
In terms of social influence, which of the following describes when people
change their behavior to behave more like other people? - answer>>>Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how many years since
1970? - answer>>>10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals for what reason? -
answer>>>Sequestered into fat tissue
, NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST COMPLETE
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered medically overfat
when their BMI is below 30? - answer>>>About 50%
One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients on their weight loss
journey. Which of the following best describes the role of a coach in this
context? - answer>>>A fitness professional who is a mentor and guide to the
client, helps the client identify and address obstacles in their weight loss
goals, and provides support and accountability through the client's journey
Which of the following best describes the continuum of care in healthcare? -
answer>>>An integrated model of care that provides individuals with
guidance, aid, and healthcare at varying levels of intensity through different
stages of their life
Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical impedance
analysis? - answer>>>If the client is dehydrated for any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than intake. -
answer>>>Hypocaloric diet
Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and
adducted and internally rotated hips? - answer>>>Pes planus distortion
syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which health condition? -
answer>>>High blood pressure
Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss phases into short periods can be
effective. What is one of the recommended lengths for a fat-loss phase? -
answer>>>8 to 12 weeks When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the
Lifestyle Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper course of action for
the Weight Loss Specialist? - answer>>>Ask the client what the medication is
for and determine if there are any side effects that could affect exercise.
, NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST COMPLETE
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home, rather than eating out
at a local cafe, is what type of intervention? - answer>>>Environmental
Restructuring
Which of the following are the main objectives of the client intake
process? - answer>>>To gain insight on where the client is mentally and
physically
What percent body fat is considered essential for women? - answer>>>10
to 13% What is TEF? - answer>>>The energy expended to digest food
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between RMR and
body weight change? - answer>>>A person with a low RMR relative to
body size is not more likely to gain weight than someone with a high RMR
relative to body size.
What are the five key areas to address when implementing a weight loss
program for a client? - answer>>>The client's needs and schedule, program
timeline, measurement parameters, education timeline, and modification
options
What are the three components of evidence-based practice? -
answer>>>Research evidence, professional expertise, and client preferences.
John has been losing weight but he is feeling extremely hungry. Which of the
following steps might John take to help mitigate some of his hunger? -
answer>>>Decrease intake of ultra-processed foods.
Which of the following would be a reason to assess a new client's sleep pattern? -
answer>>>To determine if a client's sleep pattern is a potential barrier to weight
loss
, NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST COMPLETE
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND 100% Verified ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the Assess step in the 5 A's framework. -
answer>>>To collect baseline information about the client and to identify
their willingness to pursue weight loss.
What disease has a 250% higher risk of occurring among people with obesity? -
answer>>>Diabetes
Which of the following is a typical metabolic adaptation to dieting? -
answer>>>Decrease in the hormone leptin
When is the most appropriate time to reduce a client's target calorie intake? -
answer>>>If there is no change (< 0.5% drop) in body weight for at least 2
consecutive weeks
How does weight stigmatization affect willpower in persons with obesity? -
answer>>>It lowers willpower and increases the likelihood of maladaptive
thoughts and behaviors.
After determining what potential changes to a client's diet could be made,
what action should the fitness professional take? - answer>>>Translate these
targets into food-based recommendations that the client can understand and
implement.
What percent of people with obesity show a normal metabolic profile? -
answer>>>< 10%
What condition dictates the avoidance of self-myofascial techniques. -
answer>>>Peripheral neuropathy
Which assessment may not fully capture foods that are culturally specific? -
answer>>>Food Frequency Questionnaire
