NASM Nutrition Certification Practice EXAM Questions
And Answers Graded A+
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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅
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? -Answer✅ 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? -
Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -
Answer✅ They have increased dramatically.
What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses? -Answer✅ Carbohydrates and proteins
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet? -Answer✅
They have a very strong connection.
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal? -Answer✅ 3.5 ml O2 / Kg /
min
What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat? -Answer✅ Metabolism
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and
processing of food? -Answer✅ Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life? -Answer✅ Metabolism
In general, what sources are complete proteins? -Answer✅ Animal-based products
, Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ Work with
their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
What is dehydration synthesis? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 1.3 g/kg body weight
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.? -Answer✅ 25
grams of fiber daily.
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅
The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
Which two monosaccharides combine to make lactose? -Answer✅ Glucose and galactose
What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the intestinal
tract to the liver? -Answer✅ Hepatic portal vein
What is the key role of phospholipids? -Answer✅ They are responsible for what enters and
leaves every cell.
Bile is an example of which of the following? -Answer✅ An emulsifier
And Answers Graded A+
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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅
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? -Answer✅ 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? -
Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 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? -
Answer✅ They have increased dramatically.
What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses? -Answer✅ Carbohydrates and proteins
Which of the following is true about the link between type-2 diabetes and diet? -Answer✅
They have a very strong connection.
To which of the following is one metabolic equivalent (MET) equal? -Answer✅ 3.5 ml O2 / Kg /
min
What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat? -Answer✅ Metabolism
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during digestion and
processing of food? -Answer✅ Thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
Which is one of the key features that distinguishes life from non-life? -Answer✅ Metabolism
In general, what sources are complete proteins? -Answer✅ Animal-based products
, Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ Work with
their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance.
What is dehydration synthesis? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅ 1.3 g/kg body weight
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.? -Answer✅ 25
grams of fiber daily.
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures? -Answer✅ 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? -Answer✅
The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
Which two monosaccharides combine to make lactose? -Answer✅ Glucose and galactose
What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and the intestinal
tract to the liver? -Answer✅ Hepatic portal vein
What is the key role of phospholipids? -Answer✅ They are responsible for what enters and
leaves every cell.
Bile is an example of which of the following? -Answer✅ An emulsifier
