NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach Questions with Correct Answers

Which supplement is believed to help increase the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria, but may have little actual effect on body fat loss? Select one: a. L-Carnitine b. Caffeine c. Carnosine d. Creatine Correct Answer a. L-Carnitine Periodization does not appear to benefit muscle size changes when equating for which variable between different periodized models? Select one: a. Strength at baseline testing b. Calorie intake c. Training volume d. Exercise selection Correct Answer d What is a difference between a cheat meal and a refeed? Select one: a. Cheat meals always increase a known amount of calories. b. Refeeds are an increase in calories, coming from protein and fat. c. Refeeds consist of foods not normal to the client's standard diet during prep. d. Cheat meals consist of tracked or untracked calories. Correct Answer d As physique athletes get closer to competition prep, standard body composition measuring devices become less beneficial as their error rates are larger than the weekly or monthly changes a client undergoes. What is often the best body composition assessment in the days and weeks leading up to competition? Select one: a. Scale Weight b. Progress Photosc. c Measurements d. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Correct Answer b What muscle fiber type consists of endurance-oriented fibers that are fatigue-resistant but have a limited ability to produce force? Select one: a. Type IIA b. Type II c. Type I d. Type IIB Correct Answer c Which organization provides global oversight for sporting events to help educate athletes on performance enhancing drug (PED) use and helps prevent their utilization in sport? Select one: a. FDA b. WADA c. USDA d. DEA Correct Answer b As a Physique Coach, you will be required to conduct quite a few assessments on your clients. What is the main reason for conducting assessments? Select one: a. To objectively and subjectively measure adherence and success b. To create self-efficacy c. To ensure adherence d. To collect data Correct Answer a Beta-alanine has been shown to increase work capacity by increasing the acid buffering capacity of the body. What molecule does beta-alanine get converted into once integrated into the body? Select one: a. L-Carnitine b. ATP c. Carnosine d. Creatine Correct Answer c Which of the following supplements would be considered to contain all of the essential amino acids? Select one: a. Beta-Alanine b. Branched-Chain Amino Acids c. Whey Protein d. Glutamine Correct Answer c Reverse dieting is a controlled increase of energy intake toward adequate energy availability. What is a characteristic of reverse dieting as defined in the literature? Select one: a. Maintaining a high protein intake 2 g/kg/bw b. Adding 40 to 50 g of carbohydrates per week c. Adding 2 g of fat per week d. Slowly adding calories during the week, but having cheat meals on the weekends Correct Answer a What is the body primed for post-competition season? Select one: a. Low levels of hunger