CNC Practice Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her blood glucose controlled. What is the best course of action? - ANS...
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on her Health
History Questionnaire that she has diabetes and she has trouble keeping her blood glucose controlled.
What is the best course of action? - ANSWERSRefer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work? - ANSWERSOverweight
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of an appropriate resource
for determining daily caloric intake? - ANSWERSDietary Guidelines for Americans
A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. What is the best course of action? -
ANSWERSRefer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has been getting worse,
what is the most appropriate recommendation? - ANSWERSRefer her to a chiropractor.
Which term describes the phenomena when a group does not represent the population a scientist is
intending to study? - ANSWERSSelection bias
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) involves collecting health-related information via
telephone interview across the United States. Which term best describes this research? -
ANSWERSSurvey
A scientist hypothesizes that a supplement will improve fat loss by suppressing appetite. Which item
represents a prediction generated by this hypothesis? - ANSWERSSubjects will eat less after taking the
supplement compared to when they do not take it.
Intellectual wellness implies which of the following? - ANSWERSConstant learning
,The association between diet and disease is what? - ANSWERSWell understood
How many dimensions of wellness are there? - ANSWERSSix
Which hormone is referred to as the hunger hormone because it stimulates appetite, increases food
intake, and promotes fat storage? - ANSWERSGhrelin
Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for during non-sustained exercise or
activity? - ANSWERSNon-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
Which hormone, produced by adipose cells, decreases appetite when released? - ANSWERSLeptin
What are shorter sleep cycles associated with? - ANSWERSWeight gain
How do protein and amino acids influence body pH? - ANSWERSThey act as buffers to maintain neutral
pH.
Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly, sedentary
individual? - ANSWERS1.3 g/kg body weight
For an individual engaged in light aerobic exercise 2-3 days per week, what would be the most optimal
protein prescription? - ANSWERS1.4 g/kg body weight
Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks? - ANSWERSProtein-based snacks without
excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight loss.
Protein-based snacks without excess fats or carbohydrates can enhance satiety and, therefore, weight
loss. - ANSWERSWork with their registered dietitian or medical doctor for dietary guidance
What factor can raise a food's GI score? - ANSWERSIngesting food in a liquid state
,The United States consumes more sugar than any other country in the world. From the options provided,
what food category represents the largest source of sugar intake in the U.S. diet? - ANSWERSBeverages
During exercise, stored molecules of carbohydrates are broken down to glucose to serve as a fuel. What
term defines the breakdown of stored glycogen? - ANSWERSGlycogenolysis
Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures? - ANSWERSAmylose
What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for men in the U.S.? - ANSWERS38 grams of fiber
daily
What is a valid health reason for recommending a variety of protein sources such as nuts and seeds? -
ANSWERSThey are high in essential fatty acids.
What is an example of trans fat? - ANSWERSVegetable shortening
Which term best describes a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids which are insoluble in blood and
water and which are the main lipid in food supply, providing energy as stored fat in the body? -
ANSWERSTriglycerides
What is the definition of hydrophobic? - ANSWERSLikely to repel or not mix with water.
What is the definition of saturated fat? - ANSWERSSaturated fats are fatty acids that have maximum
number of hydrogen molecules and contain only a single bond between the carbon atoms.
Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other substances? - ANSWERSCarbon dioxide
and water
How much alcohol is recommended for pregnant females and individuals planning on driving? -
ANSWERSzero alchohol
, Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues? -
ANSWERSAcetate
After exercise, when should alcohol be consumed? - ANSWERSAlcohol can be consumed after
rehydrating and consuming carbohydrates and protein.
What is the maximal recommended daily intake of mercury? - ANSWERS2 µg/kg
What is the normal range of calcium in the blood? - ANSWERS8.4-9.5 mg/dL
Vitamin C deficiencies occur in what percentage of the population of the United States? - ANSWERS0.07
Deficiencies in vitamin E can lead to which of the following? - ANSWERSSlurred speech
A client has repeatedly exhibited a pre-exercise USG range between 1.028 and 1.032. How would a
Nutrition Coach interpret this finding? - ANSWERSThe client needs to increase their fluid intake between
training bouts.
A client weighs 70 kg and is training to complete a marathon in a time of about 4 h. The client's sweat
losses are expected to equal around 4 liters (about 6% of body mass). Which fluid intake goal would be
most appropriate? - ANSWERSDrink 2 liters of fluid during the race.
Which item most appropriately describes the use of urine specific gravity? - ANSWERSIt should be
assessed multiple times before exercise to determine if clients with heavy sweat losses routinely fail to
consume adequate fluid during recovery.
What signaling mechanism triggers thirst due to a significant loss in total body water from sweating? -
ANSWERSBaroreceptor
A pre-exercise snack, such as chocolate milk, fruit, or yogurt, should be consumed how long before
endurance activity? - ANSWERS30 mins to 1 hour
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