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NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam Questions and Answers 2024
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- NASM
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- University Of Wisconsin - Green Bay
NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam Questions and Answers 2024
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NASM Weight Loss Specialist ExamQuestions and Answers
1. BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by
which of the following?: Height in meters squared.
2. Which of the following has been associated with the
prevalence of obesi- ty?: Education Level.
3. A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or
morbid obesity?: 40 kg/m2.
4. After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has
the lowest prevalence of being overweight?: 20 to 29 years.
5. Which of the following is true about the BMI method when
classifying obesity in children?: It is a good estimate.
6. Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood
obesity?: De- creased number of opportunities for activity.
7. The main cause of excess stored body fat is:: consuming
more calories than expended.
8. Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and
fitness pro- fessional when it comes to client's physical
activity?: To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of
modern technology.
, 9. Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more
people spend their time: Watching television and/or using a
computer for leisure.
10. Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the
following?: The ability to access and afford healthy food choices.
11. When an individual has diabetes: the body does not
produce or properly use insulin.
12. Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic
neuropathy in- clude which of the following?: Proper foot care.
13. What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood
pressure?: De- crease heart rate and decrease blood pressure
during exercise.
14. Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following?:
Increased low-density lipoprotein.
15. Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen
directly to the heart can lead to which of the following?:
Myocardial infarction.
16. Which of the following is indicative of high blood
pressure?: 145/95 mm
Hg.
17. Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can
cause hypoten- sion following exercise, it is important to
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