NASM CNC FINAL EXAM 2026 PREMIUM
REVIEW MATERIAL CORRECT RESPONSES
GRADED A+
◉ With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D. Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities
Answer: C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
◉ According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an
example of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
D. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake. Answer:
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
,◉ During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the
best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
Answer: D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal
physician.
◉ A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she
occasionally suffers from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew
her prescription medications. To which healthcare professional should
she be referred?
A. Podiatrist
B. Physiologist
C. Physiotherapist
D. Psychiatrist Answer: D. Psychiatrist
◉ 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?
,A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. Answer: C. Refer to a
certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
◉ Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
A. In an electronic version only
B. With the client
C. In the manager's office
D. In a locked and secure location Answer: D. In a locked and secure
location
◉ A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6
weeks. During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost
27 pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
, D. Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week. Answer: B.
Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
◉ According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the
minimum number of positive answers which might indicate an eating
disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5 Answer: B. 2
◉ A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial
evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has
never been able to maintain permanent weight loss and confides that she
has made herself throw up after eating large meals. What is the best
course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
Specialist.
C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
REVIEW MATERIAL CORRECT RESPONSES
GRADED A+
◉ With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D. Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities
Answer: C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
◉ According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an
example of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
D. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake. Answer:
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
,◉ During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular
gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the
best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
Answer: D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal
physician.
◉ A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she
occasionally suffers from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew
her prescription medications. To which healthcare professional should
she be referred?
A. Podiatrist
B. Physiologist
C. Physiotherapist
D. Psychiatrist Answer: D. Psychiatrist
◉ 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?
,A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. Answer: C. Refer to a
certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
◉ Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
A. In an electronic version only
B. With the client
C. In the manager's office
D. In a locked and secure location Answer: D. In a locked and secure
location
◉ A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6
weeks. During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost
27 pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
, D. Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week. Answer: B.
Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
◉ According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the
minimum number of positive answers which might indicate an eating
disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5 Answer: B. 2
◉ A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial
evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has
never been able to maintain permanent weight loss and confides that she
has made herself throw up after eating large meals. What is the best
course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
Specialist.
C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating
Disorder Specialist.
