NASM Weightloss Specialization Questions and
Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (GRADED A+)
when an individual has diabetes, what happens? - (answers)the body does not
produce enough insulin
specific recommendations for patients who have diabetic neuropathy include... -
(answers)should avoid extreme environments, have proper foot care, avoid
valsalva maneuver, and remain hydrated
what affect do beta blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? -
(answers)decrease heart rate and blood pressure during exercise
Obesity is a risk factor for - (answers)Heart disease, stroke, hypertension, cancer,
diabetes, low density lipoprotein
narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart can lead
to... - (answers)myocardial infarction
High blood pressure is considered anything above what? - (answers)140/90
B/C calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following
exercise therefore it is important to have the client... - (answers)cool down
an individuals cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as how many
pounds? - (answers)5-10 lbs
, two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2
diabetes are which of the following? - (answers)central obesity and insulin
resistance
metabolic syndrome exists if a person has 3 or more of the following symptoms: -
(answers)abdominal obesity, dyslipidia (high triglycerides), elevated BP, elevated
fasting glucose, prothrombotic state (clot formation), pro-inflammatory state
what is an effective way to correct sleep apnea? - (answers)decrease body mass
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kg by what? - (answers)height in
meters squared
which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? -
(answers)education level
BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? -
(answers)40 kg/m2
after the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence
of being overweight? - (answers)20 to 29 years
what is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? -
(answers)it is a good estimate
Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (GRADED A+)
when an individual has diabetes, what happens? - (answers)the body does not
produce enough insulin
specific recommendations for patients who have diabetic neuropathy include... -
(answers)should avoid extreme environments, have proper foot care, avoid
valsalva maneuver, and remain hydrated
what affect do beta blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? -
(answers)decrease heart rate and blood pressure during exercise
Obesity is a risk factor for - (answers)Heart disease, stroke, hypertension, cancer,
diabetes, low density lipoprotein
narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart can lead
to... - (answers)myocardial infarction
High blood pressure is considered anything above what? - (answers)140/90
B/C calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following
exercise therefore it is important to have the client... - (answers)cool down
an individuals cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as how many
pounds? - (answers)5-10 lbs
, two of the principal traits of the metabolic syndrome in a client who has type 2
diabetes are which of the following? - (answers)central obesity and insulin
resistance
metabolic syndrome exists if a person has 3 or more of the following symptoms: -
(answers)abdominal obesity, dyslipidia (high triglycerides), elevated BP, elevated
fasting glucose, prothrombotic state (clot formation), pro-inflammatory state
what is an effective way to correct sleep apnea? - (answers)decrease body mass
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kg by what? - (answers)height in
meters squared
which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? -
(answers)education level
BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? -
(answers)40 kg/m2
after the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence
of being overweight? - (answers)20 to 29 years
what is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? -
(answers)it is a good estimate
