NASM Nutrition Certification Practice EXAM |Complete
Questions with A+ Graded Answers
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?
Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content presented is
highly relevant and what other quality?
Practical
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation would be
grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
Daily panic attacks
A Nutrition Coach is sitting own with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on her Health
History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her blood glucose controlled.
What is the best course of action?
Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and feels sadness most of
the time. What is the most appropriate course of action?
Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid lowering medications,
and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in heart disease. Which term best describes
the concept that LDL plays a causal role in heart disease?
Theory
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves collecting health-related information via
telephone interview across the United States. Which term best describes this research?
Survey
Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and lean body mass, and
then they statistically analyze them together as a group. What type of study is this?
Meta-analysis
Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no difference.
Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes this situation?
The weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol than diet B, but
more data is needed.
Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions?
,They are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade?
They have increased dramatically.
What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses?
Carbohydrates and proteins
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet?
They have a very strong connection.
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal?
3.5 ml O2 / Kg / min
What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat?
Metabolism
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and processing of
food?
Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life?
Metabolism
In general, what sources are complete proteins?
Animal-based products
Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks?
Protein-based snacks without excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight
loss.
If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what should you do?
Work with their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
What is dehydration synthesis?
Removal of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from 2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined
together.
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly, sedentary
individual?
1.3 g/kg body weight
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.?
, 25 grams of fiber daily.
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures?
Amylose
Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an exercise bout.
How does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell?
The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
Which two monosaccharides combine to make lactose?
Glucose and galactose
What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the intestinal tract to
the liver?
Hepatic portal vein
What is the key role of phospholipids?
They are responsible for what enters and leaves every cell.
Bile is an example of which of the following?
An emulsifier
What are both chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins responsible for transporting in the
bloodstream?
Triglycerides
What are the byproducts of beta-oxidation?
Glycerol and free fatty acids
What is a chylomicron?
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells.
Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely to regularly consume alcohol at
hazardous levels?
Intramural/club athletes
What is ethanol's function in the body?
It has no function; it is a toxin.
Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other substances?
Carbon dioxide and water
According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is indicated by which score?
Questions with A+ Graded Answers
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?
Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content presented is
highly relevant and what other quality?
Practical
It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation would be
grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?
Daily panic attacks
A Nutrition Coach is sitting own with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on her Health
History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her blood glucose controlled.
What is the best course of action?
Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and feels sadness most of
the time. What is the most appropriate course of action?
Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled trials on lipid lowering medications,
and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in heart disease. Which term best describes
the concept that LDL plays a causal role in heart disease?
Theory
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves collecting health-related information via
telephone interview across the United States. Which term best describes this research?
Survey
Scientists gather 20 studies looking at the relationship between protein intake and lean body mass, and
then they statistically analyze them together as a group. What type of study is this?
Meta-analysis
Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. Three studies show no difference.
Assuming all the studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes this situation?
The weight of the evidence suggest diet A is more effective for lowering cholesterol than diet B, but
more data is needed.
Which of the following is true in regards to obesity-related conditions?
,They are one of the leading preventable causes of death.
Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America during the past decade?
They have increased dramatically.
What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses?
Carbohydrates and proteins
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet?
They have a very strong connection.
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal?
3.5 ml O2 / Kg / min
What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat?
Metabolism
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and processing of
food?
Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life?
Metabolism
In general, what sources are complete proteins?
Animal-based products
Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks?
Protein-based snacks without excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight
loss.
If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what should you do?
Work with their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
What is dehydration synthesis?
Removal of 2 hydrogens and 1 oxygen from 2 different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined
together.
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly, sedentary
individual?
1.3 g/kg body weight
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.?
, 25 grams of fiber daily.
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures?
Amylose
Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin release is largely suppressed during an exercise bout.
How does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the cell?
The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
Which two monosaccharides combine to make lactose?
Glucose and galactose
What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the intestinal tract to
the liver?
Hepatic portal vein
What is the key role of phospholipids?
They are responsible for what enters and leaves every cell.
Bile is an example of which of the following?
An emulsifier
What are both chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins responsible for transporting in the
bloodstream?
Triglycerides
What are the byproducts of beta-oxidation?
Glycerol and free fatty acids
What is a chylomicron?
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells.
Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely to regularly consume alcohol at
hazardous levels?
Intramural/club athletes
What is ethanol's function in the body?
It has no function; it is a toxin.
Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other substances?
Carbon dioxide and water
According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is indicated by which score?
