NASM NUTRITION CERTIFICATION LATEST EXAM REAL
EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
A Nutrition Coach can provide clients non-medical nutrition information and
behavior guidance. T/F - ANSWER: T
Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision of a
Registered Dietitian. T/F - ANSWER: F
Psychogist - ANSWER: Refer clients who have issues with chronic depression or
anxiety; gain client referrals who would benefit from regular nutrition guidance and
accountability.
athletic trainer - ANSWER: Refer clients who have orthopedic issues or injuries who
need advice on fitness and rehab; gain athlete referrals who need assistance with
weight loss or nutrition accountability.
internal medicine doctor - ANSWER: Refer clients who have sudden onset of
digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed education on sound
nutritional practices.
obstetrician - ANSWER: Refer clients with new-onset pregnancy; gain referrals for
clients who are post-partum and would like to lose weight.
registered dietician - ANSWER: Refer clients who want nutritional guidance for ultra-
endurance events; gain client referrals for nutrition support and accountability.
COMPLains of acute knee pain with increased running distance - ANSWER: athletic
trainer
preoccupied, bordering on obsessed, with weight loss and daily nutritional intake -
ANSWER: psychologist
complains of periods of constipation alternating with diarrhea - ANSWER: internal
medicine doctor
has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes - ANSWER: registered dietician
has been lactating and recently complaining of low energy - ANSWER: obstetrician
what are enzymes? - ANSWER: protein-based structures which catalyze chemical
reactions
best prescription for daily protein for elderly/sedentary individual - ANSWER: 1.3
g/kg body weight
, fiber intake rec for women in US - ANSWER: 25 g fiber daily
current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in US - ANSWER: 18 g
men/ 15 g women
how many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides? - ANSWER: 3-10 sugar units
what enzyme is responsible for breaking down triglycerides in the mouth? -
ANSWER: lingual lipase
function of a micelle: - ANSWER: facillitation of the absorption of monoglycerides,
free fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins
which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral
tissues? - ANSWER: acetate
disease result of vitamin D deficiency? - ANSWER: rickets
% of children under age of 5 with Vitamin A deficiency worldwide? - ANSWER: .33
hyponatremia (low sodium concentration in the blood) sets in when sodium falls
below what concentration? - ANSWER: 135 millimolar
common name for vitamin B3: - ANSWER: Niacin
primary cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis: - ANSWER: intense exercise session
which of the following responses occurs during exercise-associated hyponatremia? -
ANSWER: extracellular fluid shifts inside cells
min % of beverage fluid replacement range that should be suggested for clients who
lose more than 3 % of their body mass during training and train more than once over
a 24 hr period? - ANSWER: 110-120 %
energy pathway that doesn't require oxygen to produce ATP? - ANSWER: anaerobic
pathway
potential value of consuming essential amino acids? - ANSWER: maximizing muscle
protein synthesis and reducing soreness
which of the following best describes the use of questioning in communication? -
ANSWER: variety of question types should be used to gain diff info
which of the following is consistent with motivational interviewing? - ANSWER:
supporting self- efficacy
EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(DETAILED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
A Nutrition Coach can provide clients non-medical nutrition information and
behavior guidance. T/F - ANSWER: T
Every region requires that a Nutrition Coach work under the supervision of a
Registered Dietitian. T/F - ANSWER: F
Psychogist - ANSWER: Refer clients who have issues with chronic depression or
anxiety; gain client referrals who would benefit from regular nutrition guidance and
accountability.
athletic trainer - ANSWER: Refer clients who have orthopedic issues or injuries who
need advice on fitness and rehab; gain athlete referrals who need assistance with
weight loss or nutrition accountability.
internal medicine doctor - ANSWER: Refer clients who have sudden onset of
digestive issues; gain client referrals who need detailed education on sound
nutritional practices.
obstetrician - ANSWER: Refer clients with new-onset pregnancy; gain referrals for
clients who are post-partum and would like to lose weight.
registered dietician - ANSWER: Refer clients who want nutritional guidance for ultra-
endurance events; gain client referrals for nutrition support and accountability.
COMPLains of acute knee pain with increased running distance - ANSWER: athletic
trainer
preoccupied, bordering on obsessed, with weight loss and daily nutritional intake -
ANSWER: psychologist
complains of periods of constipation alternating with diarrhea - ANSWER: internal
medicine doctor
has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes - ANSWER: registered dietician
has been lactating and recently complaining of low energy - ANSWER: obstetrician
what are enzymes? - ANSWER: protein-based structures which catalyze chemical
reactions
best prescription for daily protein for elderly/sedentary individual - ANSWER: 1.3
g/kg body weight
, fiber intake rec for women in US - ANSWER: 25 g fiber daily
current estimated daily intakes of fiber for men and women in US - ANSWER: 18 g
men/ 15 g women
how many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides? - ANSWER: 3-10 sugar units
what enzyme is responsible for breaking down triglycerides in the mouth? -
ANSWER: lingual lipase
function of a micelle: - ANSWER: facillitation of the absorption of monoglycerides,
free fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins
which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral
tissues? - ANSWER: acetate
disease result of vitamin D deficiency? - ANSWER: rickets
% of children under age of 5 with Vitamin A deficiency worldwide? - ANSWER: .33
hyponatremia (low sodium concentration in the blood) sets in when sodium falls
below what concentration? - ANSWER: 135 millimolar
common name for vitamin B3: - ANSWER: Niacin
primary cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis: - ANSWER: intense exercise session
which of the following responses occurs during exercise-associated hyponatremia? -
ANSWER: extracellular fluid shifts inside cells
min % of beverage fluid replacement range that should be suggested for clients who
lose more than 3 % of their body mass during training and train more than once over
a 24 hr period? - ANSWER: 110-120 %
energy pathway that doesn't require oxygen to produce ATP? - ANSWER: anaerobic
pathway
potential value of consuming essential amino acids? - ANSWER: maximizing muscle
protein synthesis and reducing soreness
which of the following best describes the use of questioning in communication? -
ANSWER: variety of question types should be used to gain diff info
which of the following is consistent with motivational interviewing? - ANSWER:
supporting self- efficacy
