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NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam NEWEST
2026 COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED EXAM!! (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is an open-ended question? - ANSWER-A question
that cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires
more detail
The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four key
areas in program design. These are: - ANSWER-
Assessment, Education, Implementation, and Intervention
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and
consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help
determine if participating in physical activity or a fitness
assessment is considered safe? - ANSWER-Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no
universal change. - ANSWER-According to the National
Weight Control Registry, what change did every participant
make to successfully maintain weight loss?
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Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is
a recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from
sugary beverages? - ANSWER-Switch to diet soda
In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss,
approximately how much of the weight lost is from the loss
of lean body mass (LBM)? - ANSWER-0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's
framework? - ANSWER-To establish accountability
established through regular (weekly) follow-up on
progress.
In terms of social influence, which of the following
describes when people change their behavior to behave
more like other people? - ANSWER-Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how
many years since 1970? - ANSWER-10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals
for what reason? - ANSWER-Sequestered into fat tissue
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BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered
medically overfat when their BMI is below 30? - ANSWER-
About 50%
One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients on
their weight loss journey. Which of the following best
describes the role of a coach in this context? - ANSWER-A
fitness professional who is a mentor and guide to the
client, helps the client identify and address obstacles in
their weight loss goals, and provides support and
accountability through the client's journey
Which of the following best describes the continuum of
care in healthcare? - ANSWER-An integrated model of
care that provides individuals with guidance, aid, and
healthcare at varying levels of intensity through different
stages of their life
Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical
impedance analysis? - ANSWER-If the client is
dehydrated for any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than
intake. - ANSWER-Hypocaloric diet
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Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee
valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips? -
ANSWER-Pes planus distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which
health condition? - ANSWER-High blood pressure
Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss phases
into short periods can be effective. What is one of the
recommended lengths for a fat-loss phase? - ANSWER-8
to 12 weeks
When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the
Lifestyle Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper
course of action for the Weight Loss Specialist? -
ANSWER-Ask the client what the medication is for and
determine if there are any side effects that could affect
exercise.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home,
rather than eating out at a local cafe, is what type of
intervention? - ANSWER-Environmental Restructuring
NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) Exam NEWEST
2026 COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED EXAM!! (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is an open-ended question? - ANSWER-A question
that cannot be answered with a yes or no and requires
more detail
The roles and responsibilities of a WLS fall into four key
areas in program design. These are: - ANSWER-
Assessment, Education, Implementation, and Intervention
Which of the following assessments is self-guided and
consists of risk stratification and a decision tree to help
determine if participating in physical activity or a fitness
assessment is considered safe? - ANSWER-Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire
They found out what worked for them; there was no
universal change. - ANSWER-According to the National
Weight Control Registry, what change did every participant
make to successfully maintain weight loss?
,2|Page
Jose consumes two 500ml bottles of cola per day. What is
a recommended strategy to reduce his calorie intake from
sugary beverages? - ANSWER-Switch to diet soda
In most calorie-restricted diets that lead to weight loss,
approximately how much of the weight lost is from the loss
of lean body mass (LBM)? - ANSWER-0.25
What is the purpose of the Arrange step in the 5 A's
framework? - ANSWER-To establish accountability
established through regular (weekly) follow-up on
progress.
In terms of social influence, which of the following
describes when people change their behavior to behave
more like other people? - ANSWER-Conformity
The median age of the U.S. population has risen by how
many years since 1970? - ANSWER-10
Fat soluble vitamins are often lower in obese individuals
for what reason? - ANSWER-Sequestered into fat tissue
,3|Page
BMI may miss what percent of people who are considered
medically overfat when their BMI is below 30? - ANSWER-
About 50%
One of the roles of a WLS is to be a coach to clients on
their weight loss journey. Which of the following best
describes the role of a coach in this context? - ANSWER-A
fitness professional who is a mentor and guide to the
client, helps the client identify and address obstacles in
their weight loss goals, and provides support and
accountability through the client's journey
Which of the following best describes the continuum of
care in healthcare? - ANSWER-An integrated model of
care that provides individuals with guidance, aid, and
healthcare at varying levels of intensity through different
stages of their life
Which of the following can adversely effect a bioelectrical
impedance analysis? - ANSWER-If the client is
dehydrated for any reason
What is a diet where energy expenditure is higher than
intake. - ANSWER-Hypocaloric diet
, 4|Page
Which distortion pattern is characterized by flat feet, knee
valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips? -
ANSWER-Pes planus distortion syndrome
The DASH diet was originally designed to address which
health condition? - ANSWER-High blood pressure
Some research suggests that breaking fat-loss phases
into short periods can be effective. What is one of the
recommended lengths for a fat-loss phase? - ANSWER-8
to 12 weeks
When a client lists an unfamiliar medication on the
Lifestyle Health History Questionnaire, what is the proper
course of action for the Weight Loss Specialist? -
ANSWER-Ask the client what the medication is for and
determine if there are any side effects that could affect
exercise.
Advising a client to start cooking breakfasts from home,
rather than eating out at a local cafe, is what type of
intervention? - ANSWER-Environmental Restructuring
