NASM-CNC Exam Actual Questions with
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which term refers to a proposed explanation for observations? ---
correct precise answer ---hypothesis
7 studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. 3 studies
show no difference. assuming all studies are equivalent in quality,
which item best describes this situation? --- correct precise answer ---
weight of evidence suggests A is more effective than B, but more
information is needed
scientists perform a diet study in which they assign half the people to
a continuous dieting group & the other half to an intermittent fasting
group. which describes this study design? --- correct precise answer -
--parallel
a scientists observes that people tend to perform better in a weight
training session after consuming a pre-workout supplement. the
scientist proposes the caffeine increases arousal, leading to increased
performance. which term describes the proposal? --- correct precise
answer ---hypothesis
,scientists perform a study tracking 10,000 people over a 10 year
period. they look at sugar intake at the beginning of the study & see
who develops diabetes. what describes this study? --- correct precise
answer ---cohort study
which of the following represents a strength of observational studies?
--- correct precise answer ---large subject numbers
how does the WHO define health? --- correct precise answer ---a state
of complete physical, mental & social well being
which of the following are components of the 6 dimensions of
wellness? --- correct precise answer ---emotional, physical,
occupational
which on the continuum relate to a high level of wellness? --- correct
precise answer ---awareness, education, growth
a change in which of the following plays a significant role in reversing
obesity? --- correct precise answer ---dietary habits
which of the following nutrition tips do not support optimal health? --
- correct precise answer ---follow guidelines from popular magazines,
reduce intake of fruits & vegetables, increase intake of fatty meats
,which of the following represents a socio-cultural food choice? ---
correct precise answer ---someone who eats Halal foods because they
practice Islam
satiety is achieved by the relatively simple process of the stomach
recognizing that it is full of food --- correct precise answer ---false
which of the following hormones is responsible for feelings of satiety?
--- correct precise answer ---leptin
what foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses? --- correct precise
answer ---complex carbohydrates & proteins
which of the following is the leading cause of death? --- correct
precise answer ---heart disease
which of the following best describes chronic diseases? --- correct
precise answer ---they are of long duration
which of the following is best described as the state of being in good
health, especially as an actively pursued goal? --- correct precise
answer ---wellness
the best approach to eating for a population's diversity & differences
includes which of the following? --- correct precise answer ---a
flexible approach
, which of the following best defines wellness? --- correct precise
answer ---the overall quality of health one is experiencing, especially
as an actively sought lifestyle that leads to optimal health & well-
being
intellectual wellness implies which of the following? --- correct
precise answer ---constant learning
what is the leading contributor to preventable death? --- correct
precise answer ---smoking
older adults tend to have which of the following? --- correct precise
answer ---lower dietary intake of vitamins
communicable diseases are which of the following? --- correct precise
answer ---passed from person to person
which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body fat, or
excess body fat, with a BMI of greater than 30? --- correct precise
answer ---obesity
which of the following is a tip for a health supporting diet? --- correct
precise answer ---follow a diet that is low in saturated fat
Verified Correct Detailed Answers latest
version 2025
which term refers to a proposed explanation for observations? ---
correct precise answer ---hypothesis
7 studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than diet B. 3 studies
show no difference. assuming all studies are equivalent in quality,
which item best describes this situation? --- correct precise answer ---
weight of evidence suggests A is more effective than B, but more
information is needed
scientists perform a diet study in which they assign half the people to
a continuous dieting group & the other half to an intermittent fasting
group. which describes this study design? --- correct precise answer -
--parallel
a scientists observes that people tend to perform better in a weight
training session after consuming a pre-workout supplement. the
scientist proposes the caffeine increases arousal, leading to increased
performance. which term describes the proposal? --- correct precise
answer ---hypothesis
,scientists perform a study tracking 10,000 people over a 10 year
period. they look at sugar intake at the beginning of the study & see
who develops diabetes. what describes this study? --- correct precise
answer ---cohort study
which of the following represents a strength of observational studies?
--- correct precise answer ---large subject numbers
how does the WHO define health? --- correct precise answer ---a state
of complete physical, mental & social well being
which of the following are components of the 6 dimensions of
wellness? --- correct precise answer ---emotional, physical,
occupational
which on the continuum relate to a high level of wellness? --- correct
precise answer ---awareness, education, growth
a change in which of the following plays a significant role in reversing
obesity? --- correct precise answer ---dietary habits
which of the following nutrition tips do not support optimal health? --
- correct precise answer ---follow guidelines from popular magazines,
reduce intake of fruits & vegetables, increase intake of fatty meats
,which of the following represents a socio-cultural food choice? ---
correct precise answer ---someone who eats Halal foods because they
practice Islam
satiety is achieved by the relatively simple process of the stomach
recognizing that it is full of food --- correct precise answer ---false
which of the following hormones is responsible for feelings of satiety?
--- correct precise answer ---leptin
what foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses? --- correct precise
answer ---complex carbohydrates & proteins
which of the following is the leading cause of death? --- correct
precise answer ---heart disease
which of the following best describes chronic diseases? --- correct
precise answer ---they are of long duration
which of the following is best described as the state of being in good
health, especially as an actively pursued goal? --- correct precise
answer ---wellness
the best approach to eating for a population's diversity & differences
includes which of the following? --- correct precise answer ---a
flexible approach
, which of the following best defines wellness? --- correct precise
answer ---the overall quality of health one is experiencing, especially
as an actively sought lifestyle that leads to optimal health & well-
being
intellectual wellness implies which of the following? --- correct
precise answer ---constant learning
what is the leading contributor to preventable death? --- correct
precise answer ---smoking
older adults tend to have which of the following? --- correct precise
answer ---lower dietary intake of vitamins
communicable diseases are which of the following? --- correct precise
answer ---passed from person to person
which of the following is best defined as a high degree of body fat, or
excess body fat, with a BMI of greater than 30? --- correct precise
answer ---obesity
which of the following is a tip for a health supporting diet? --- correct
precise answer ---follow a diet that is low in saturated fat
