NASM CNC Final Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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An existing client has been doing very well with meeting daily dietary recommendations
with a 3-meal per day eating pattern, and they have met their goal to reach a healthy body
weight with increased muscle tone. They express they would like to now pursue a new goal
of a doing a physique competition within the next 12 months. Should the Nutrition Coach
recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them meet their goals?
A Nutrition Coach should recommend they eat more frequent meals because they can more
frequently stimulate muscle growth.
To meet body composition goals, is it prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein
intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat
intake?
No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.
What disease associated with large intakes of fructose in inactive people has recently
gained more attention as a health concern?
Non-alcoholic liver disease
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from
added sugar are recommended for men on a daily basis?
A limit of 150 calories
Which polysaccharide is digested fastest?
Amylopectin
What is a chylomicron?
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells
What is the role of lipoprotein lipase?
It is the enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol.
What is eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA)?
An omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of cold-water fish.
What is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
, Canola oil
Alcoholics often suffer from structural and functional damage to their brain as a result of a
deficiency in which vitamin?
Thiamine
What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low?
Sever hypoglycemia
What important molecule is magnesium conjugated to in the body?
ATP
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of iodine for adults (men and non-
pregnant or lactating women > 18 years of age)?
150 μg/day
What percent of athletes have been found to have inadequate levels of vitamin D?
0.54
What is the result of extended periods of high doses of fluoride?
Damage to bones
A sweat loss assessment has determined a client loses ~1.5 % of their body mass during a
typical training session. The client trains five days per week. What is the best hydration
advice be for this client?
Drink ad libitum. If this doesn't assure the client, advise an extra 500 mL of water before bed and
before reporting to train.
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the
extracellular fluid?
Sodium
A client's pre-exercise weight is 65.0 kg. Their post-exercise weight is 63.0 kg. They
consumed 0.5 liters of fluid during training. What was the volume of their sweat loss?
2.5 liters
Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the following?
Excessive fluid intake
What does the Institute of Medicine recommend for protein intake?
LATEST UPDATED 2024
An existing client has been doing very well with meeting daily dietary recommendations
with a 3-meal per day eating pattern, and they have met their goal to reach a healthy body
weight with increased muscle tone. They express they would like to now pursue a new goal
of a doing a physique competition within the next 12 months. Should the Nutrition Coach
recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them meet their goals?
A Nutrition Coach should recommend they eat more frequent meals because they can more
frequently stimulate muscle growth.
To meet body composition goals, is it prudent for the client to meet the prescribed protein
intake by choosing protein-based foods that also cause them to exceed prescribed fat
intake?
No. It is inadvisable to overconsume other nutrients to meet protein needs.
What disease associated with large intakes of fructose in inactive people has recently
gained more attention as a health concern?
Non-alcoholic liver disease
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), how many calories from
added sugar are recommended for men on a daily basis?
A limit of 150 calories
Which polysaccharide is digested fastest?
Amylopectin
What is a chylomicron?
A lipoprotein that delivers triglycerides to the cells
What is the role of lipoprotein lipase?
It is the enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol.
What is eicosatetraenoic acid (EPA)?
An omega-3 fatty acid found in the oil of cold-water fish.
What is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids?
, Canola oil
Alcoholics often suffer from structural and functional damage to their brain as a result of a
deficiency in which vitamin?
Thiamine
What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low?
Sever hypoglycemia
What important molecule is magnesium conjugated to in the body?
ATP
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of iodine for adults (men and non-
pregnant or lactating women > 18 years of age)?
150 μg/day
What percent of athletes have been found to have inadequate levels of vitamin D?
0.54
What is the result of extended periods of high doses of fluoride?
Damage to bones
A sweat loss assessment has determined a client loses ~1.5 % of their body mass during a
typical training session. The client trains five days per week. What is the best hydration
advice be for this client?
Drink ad libitum. If this doesn't assure the client, advise an extra 500 mL of water before bed and
before reporting to train.
Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the
extracellular fluid?
Sodium
A client's pre-exercise weight is 65.0 kg. Their post-exercise weight is 63.0 kg. They
consumed 0.5 liters of fluid during training. What was the volume of their sweat loss?
2.5 liters
Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the following?
Excessive fluid intake
What does the Institute of Medicine recommend for protein intake?
