NASM CNC FINAL EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
1. When working with a client who has been complaining of
low back pain that has been getting worse, what is the most
appropriate recommendation?
• Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
• Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
• Refer her to a chiropractor.
• Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory
medications.: C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?
• Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
• Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
• Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
• Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food
sensitivities: C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
3. According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach,
which is an example of an appropriate resource for
determining daily caloric intake?
• ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
• Body type and cultural preferences
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
,• The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric
intake.: C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
4. During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of
irregular gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to
constipation. What is the best course of
action?
• Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the
next meeting.
• Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar
side effects.
• Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
• Advise him to make an appointment with his personal
physician.: D. Advise him to make an appointment with his
personal physician.
5. 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?
• Podiatrist
• Physiologist
• Physiotherapist
• Psychiatrist: D. Psychiatrist
6. 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?
• Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
• Give up bread and avoid gluten.
• Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance
training program.
,• Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch.: C. Refer to a
certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
7. Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality?
• In an electronic version only
• With the client
• In the manager's office
• In a locked and secure location: D. In a locked and secure
location
8. 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?
• Congratulate her for a job well done.
• Informally question her about common eating disorder
traits/habits.
• Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
• Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week.: B.
Informally question her about common eating disorder
traits/habits.
9. 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
• 3
• 5: B. 2
10. 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.
• Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified
Eating Disorder Special-ist.
• Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
• Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her
closely for any more self-induced vomiting.: A. Refer her to a
clinical psychologist
11. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?
• Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
• Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
• Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
• Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme
calorie-restricted diet: A. Overweight client who wants to
train for a 10K 12. Which of the following can a Nutrition
Coach provide?
• Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
• Nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
• Nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
1. When working with a client who has been complaining of
low back pain that has been getting worse, what is the most
appropriate recommendation?
• Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
• Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
• Refer her to a chiropractor.
• Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory
medications.: C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?
• Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
• Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
• Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
• Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food
sensitivities: C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
3. According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach,
which is an example of an appropriate resource for
determining daily caloric intake?
• ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
• Body type and cultural preferences
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
,• The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric
intake.: C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
4. During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of
irregular gastrointestinal issues, ranging from diarrhea to
constipation. What is the best course of
action?
• Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the
next meeting.
• Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar
side effects.
• Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
• Advise him to make an appointment with his personal
physician.: D. Advise him to make an appointment with his
personal physician.
5. 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?
• Podiatrist
• Physiologist
• Physiotherapist
• Psychiatrist: D. Psychiatrist
6. 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?
• Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
• Give up bread and avoid gluten.
• Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance
training program.
,• Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch.: C. Refer to a
certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
7. Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality?
• In an electronic version only
• With the client
• In the manager's office
• In a locked and secure location: D. In a locked and secure
location
8. 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?
• Congratulate her for a job well done.
• Informally question her about common eating disorder
traits/habits.
• Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
• Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week.: B.
Informally question her about common eating disorder
traits/habits.
9. 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
• 3
• 5: B. 2
10. 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.
• Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified
Eating Disorder Special-ist.
• Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
• Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her
closely for any more self-induced vomiting.: A. Refer her to a
clinical psychologist
11. With which client would it be most appropriate for the
Nutrition Coach to work?
• Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
• Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
• Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
• Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme
calorie-restricted diet: A. Overweight client who wants to
train for a 10K 12. Which of the following can a Nutrition
Coach provide?
• Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
• Nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
• Nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
