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NASM CNC Nutrition Certification Study Guide
Questions & Answers
1. Palatability
Answer The degree of pleasure or taste provided by a food - a highlypalatable
food is one that is tasty and pleasant to consume.
2. Satiety
Answer A feeling of fullness and satisfaction.
3. Which of the following represents a socio-cultural food choice?
A. Someone who just doesn't like the taste of garlic
B. Someone who only buys their produce at a farmers' markets
C. Someone who recently increased protein intake to build muscle
D. Someone who eats Halal foods because they practice Islam
Answer Someone whoeats Halal foods because they practice Islam
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4. T/F? Satiety is achieved by the relatively simple process of the stomach
recognizing that it is full of food.
Answer False
5. Which of the following hormones is responsible for feelings of satiety?
A. Ghrelin
B. Leptin
C. Cortisol
D. Testosterone
Answer Leptin
6. Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health,
especially as an actively pursued goal?
A. Physical Fitness
B. Disease-free
C. Wellness
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D. Self-confidence
Answer Wellness
7. What is the leading contributor to preventable death?
Answer Smoking
8. Which of the following is the leading cause of death?
A. Heart Disease
B. Diabetes
C. Obesity
D. Breast Cancer
Answer Heart Disease
9. Which of the following terms is best defined as a disorder of structure or
function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific
signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct
result of physical injury?
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