NASM Nutrition Exam Practice Test
Questions and Answers
1. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it
is important that the content presented is highly relevant and
what other quality?: Practical
2. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has
very little energy and feels sadness most of the time. What is
the most appropriate course of action?: Refer her to a clinical
psychiatrist.
3. According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how
many positive answers might indicate an eating disorder?: 2
4. Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality?: In a locked and secure location
5. A client has several relatives who have recently been
diagnosed with cancer. She has been reading many books
about natural health and is interested
in taking herbal supplements that will help prevent cancer.
What is the best course of action?: Refer her to a pharmacist
or her physician.
6. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than
diet B. Three studies show no difference. Assuming all the
,studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes
this situation?: The weight of the evidence suggests diet A is
more effective for lowering cholesterol than diet B, but more data is
needed.
7. Fructose has been shown in studies to have adverse
effects on blood triglycerides when consumed in excess of
calorie needs. However, moderate doses of fructose have
been shown to have no effect. Which of the following items
best describes the conclusion that should be drawn from this
data?: - Fructose intake poses no risk to triglycerides when
consumed within energy needs, but caution is warranted if calorie
intake is high.
8. Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high
carbohydrate group and then look at changes in body weight
over 3 months.Which item represents the independent
variable in this study?: Diet Type
9. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America
during the past decade?: They have increased dramatically
10. Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of
the following?: -
Chronic Dieseas
,11. Which of the following is the technical term for body
measurements and calculations as they refer to metrics
related to human characteristics?: Bio- metrics
12. Which of the following is best described as the state of
being in good health, especially as an actively pursued
goal?: Wellness
13. Worldwide, activity levels (including occupational work,
home/domestic work, leisure and exercise, and physical
activity) are doing which of the following?: Declining
14. Which of the following is best described as the energy
consumed for fuel to support and maintain normal body
functions like temperature regulation?-
: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
15. The storage form of glucose is know as which of the
following?: Glycogen
16. The basic energy need of an average human being is
approximately how many Calories?: 2,000
17. Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks?:
Protein-based snacks without excess fats or carbohydrates can
enhance satiety and, therefore, weight loss.
18. How many essential amino acids are there?: 9
, 19. If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what
should you do?: Work with their registered dietitian or medical
doctor for dietary guidance.
20. A new client insists on maintaining their vegan lifestyle.
How should
the Nutrition Coach advise their protein source selection?: A
Nutrition Coach should advise the client to consume a variety of
grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes
21. Which is most likely to impact longevity?: Calorie
restriction may enhance longevity.
22. Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin
release is largely suppressed during an exercise bout. How
does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the
cell?: The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
23. Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?:
Reduced risk for cardio- vascular disease by binding to
cholesterol particles
24. When would the body undergo the process of
gluconeogenesis?: During periods of inadequate carbohydrate
intake, the body can produce glucose from certain non-
carbohydrate sources like amino acids.
25. What is the molecular structure for glucose?: C6H12O6
Questions and Answers
1. To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it
is important that the content presented is highly relevant and
what other quality?: Practical
2. A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has
very little energy and feels sadness most of the time. What is
the most appropriate course of action?: Refer her to a clinical
psychiatrist.
3. According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, how
many positive answers might indicate an eating disorder?: 2
4. Where should client files be kept to ensure client
confidentiality?: In a locked and secure location
5. A client has several relatives who have recently been
diagnosed with cancer. She has been reading many books
about natural health and is interested
in taking herbal supplements that will help prevent cancer.
What is the best course of action?: Refer her to a pharmacist
or her physician.
6. Seven studies show diet A lowers cholesterol more than
diet B. Three studies show no difference. Assuming all the
,studies are equivalent in quality, which item best describes
this situation?: The weight of the evidence suggests diet A is
more effective for lowering cholesterol than diet B, but more data is
needed.
7. Fructose has been shown in studies to have adverse
effects on blood triglycerides when consumed in excess of
calorie needs. However, moderate doses of fructose have
been shown to have no effect. Which of the following items
best describes the conclusion that should be drawn from this
data?: - Fructose intake poses no risk to triglycerides when
consumed within energy needs, but caution is warranted if calorie
intake is high.
8. Scientists randomly assign subjects to a low or high
carbohydrate group and then look at changes in body weight
over 3 months.Which item represents the independent
variable in this study?: Diet Type
9. Which of the following is true about portion sizes in America
during the past decade?: They have increased dramatically
10. Non-communicable diseases are also known as which of
the following?: -
Chronic Dieseas
,11. Which of the following is the technical term for body
measurements and calculations as they refer to metrics
related to human characteristics?: Bio- metrics
12. Which of the following is best described as the state of
being in good health, especially as an actively pursued
goal?: Wellness
13. Worldwide, activity levels (including occupational work,
home/domestic work, leisure and exercise, and physical
activity) are doing which of the following?: Declining
14. Which of the following is best described as the energy
consumed for fuel to support and maintain normal body
functions like temperature regulation?-
: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
15. The storage form of glucose is know as which of the
following?: Glycogen
16. The basic energy need of an average human being is
approximately how many Calories?: 2,000
17. Which of the following is true about high-protein snacks?:
Protein-based snacks without excess fats or carbohydrates can
enhance satiety and, therefore, weight loss.
18. How many essential amino acids are there?: 9
, 19. If a new client reveals they have kidney disease, what
should you do?: Work with their registered dietitian or medical
doctor for dietary guidance.
20. A new client insists on maintaining their vegan lifestyle.
How should
the Nutrition Coach advise their protein source selection?: A
Nutrition Coach should advise the client to consume a variety of
grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes
21. Which is most likely to impact longevity?: Calorie
restriction may enhance longevity.
22. Because of the catabolic nature of exercise, insulin
release is largely suppressed during an exercise bout. How
does glucose, consumed during a workout, then enter the
cell?: The body relies upon non-insulin mediated glucose uptake.
23. Which health benefit is attributed to soluble fiber?:
Reduced risk for cardio- vascular disease by binding to
cholesterol particles
24. When would the body undergo the process of
gluconeogenesis?: During periods of inadequate carbohydrate
intake, the body can produce glucose from certain non-
carbohydrate sources like amino acids.
25. What is the molecular structure for glucose?: C6H12O6
