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NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST EXAM 2026
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | NEWEST EXAM!!!
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more
people spend their time - Answer-Watching television
and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the
following? - Answer-The ability to access and afford
healthy food choices.
When an individual has diabetes - Answer-the body does
not produce or properly use insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic
neuropathy include which of the following? - Answer-
Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood
pressure? - Answer-Decrease heart rate and decrease
blood pressure during exercise.
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Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? -
Answer-Increased low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen
directly to the heart can lead to which of the following? -
Answer-Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure?
- Answer-145/95 mm Hg.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can
cause hypotension following exercise, it is important to
have the client using these medications to do which of the
following? - Answer-Complete a cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by
losing as little as - Answer-5 to 10 lb.
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a
client who has type 2 diabetes are which of the following?
- Answer-Central obesity and insulin resistance
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An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese
individual is to - Answer-decrease body mass.
What is a calorie? - Answer-A unit of heat.
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? -
Answer-Total amount of energy in any isolated
system remains constant and cannot be recreated,
although it may change forms.
What are physiological factors contributing to daily energy
expenditure? - Answer-1. Thermal effect of food
2. Physical activity
3. Basal metabolic rate
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by
which of the following? - Answer-Height in meters
squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the
prevalence of obesity? - Answer-Education Level.
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A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or
morbid obesity? - Answer-40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has
the lowest prevalence of being overweight? - Answer-20 to
29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when
classifying obesity in children? - Answer-It is a good
estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood
obesity? - Answer-Decreased number of opportunities for
activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - Answer-
consuming more calories than expended.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health
and fitness professional when it comes to client's physical
activity? - Answer-To teach a client how to overcome
conveniences of modern technology.
NASM WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST EXAM 2026
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | NEWEST EXAM!!!
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more
people spend their time - Answer-Watching television
and/or using a computer for leisure.
Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the
following? - Answer-The ability to access and afford
healthy food choices.
When an individual has diabetes - Answer-the body does
not produce or properly use insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic
neuropathy include which of the following? - Answer-
Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood
pressure? - Answer-Decrease heart rate and decrease
blood pressure during exercise.
,2|Page
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? -
Answer-Increased low-density lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen
directly to the heart can lead to which of the following? -
Answer-Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure?
- Answer-145/95 mm Hg.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can
cause hypotension following exercise, it is important to
have the client using these medications to do which of the
following? - Answer-Complete a cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by
losing as little as - Answer-5 to 10 lb.
Two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a
client who has type 2 diabetes are which of the following?
- Answer-Central obesity and insulin resistance
,3|Page
An effective way to correct sleep apnea in an obese
individual is to - Answer-decrease body mass.
What is a calorie? - Answer-A unit of heat.
What does the first law of thermodynamics state? -
Answer-Total amount of energy in any isolated
system remains constant and cannot be recreated,
although it may change forms.
What are physiological factors contributing to daily energy
expenditure? - Answer-1. Thermal effect of food
2. Physical activity
3. Basal metabolic rate
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by
which of the following? - Answer-Height in meters
squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the
prevalence of obesity? - Answer-Education Level.
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A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or
morbid obesity? - Answer-40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has
the lowest prevalence of being overweight? - Answer-20 to
29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when
classifying obesity in children? - Answer-It is a good
estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood
obesity? - Answer-Decreased number of opportunities for
activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - Answer-
consuming more calories than expended.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health
and fitness professional when it comes to client's physical
activity? - Answer-To teach a client how to overcome
conveniences of modern technology.
