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NASM Certified Nutrition Coaching Exam Study
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- It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcareprofessional
ANS Daily Panic Attacks
- A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. During the most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27 pounds. What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach
ANS informally questionher about common eating disorder traits/habits
- Where might a Nutrition Coach find reputable information on recent dietary guidelines
ANS government-funded agencies
- Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height, weight,
body composition, and what other test
ANS anthropometric measurments
- A client confides that she is taking laxatives to help her lose weight. What is the best course of action
ANS refer her to a certified eating disorder specialist
- Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of observations
ANS hy-pothesis
- A group of scientists looks at the effects of an extreme weight loss diet in a single person over time. What type of research is this considered
ANS case-study
- Scientists perform a diet study in which they assign half the people to a continuous dieting group and the other half to an intermittent fasting group.Which term best describes this study design
- Communicable diseases are which of the following
ANS passed from person toperson
- Which of the following is best defined as the energy accounted for duringdigestion and processing of food
ANS thermic effect of feeding (TEF)
- What are shorter sleep cycles associated with
ANS weight gain
- Which category includes glucose (sugar), starches, and non-digestiblecellulose
ANS carbohydrates
- The storage form of glucose is know as which of the following
ANS glycogen
- What is dehydration synthesis
ANS removal of 2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen from 2different molecules when the 2 molecules are joined together
- What are complementary protein sources
ANS 2 foods with incomplete proteinsthat, when eaten together, supply all the necessary essential amino acids
- What are the essential amino acids ANS histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine,methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine
- What is an ideal daily protein distribution ANS each meal contains an equalamount of protein
- How many essential amino acids are there ANS 9
- Which two monosaccharides combine to make lactose ANS glucose and galac-tose
- The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in the small intestine. What compound neutralizes thischyme ANS sodium bicarbonate
- What is the vein that transports blood from the spleen, stomach, pancreas,and the
Coach advise him in regards to his energy intake ANS reduce energy intake by limiting alcohol consumption
- How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire ANS 3
- What enzyme, that is responsible for the break down of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly contributes to ethanol metabolism ANS catalase
- In which of the following key processes is chromium involved ANS insulinsignaling 38. What percent of magnesium in the human body is found in bone tissue?- : 0.
- What disease is the result of vitamin D deficiency ANS rickets 40. Iron deficiency is the primary cause of which of the following conditions?- : anemia
- A client's pre-exercise weight is 65.0 kg. Their post-exercise weight is 63.0 kg. They consumed 0.5 liters of fluid during training. What was the volume of their sweat loss ANS 2.5 liters
- Which of the following symptoms may be indicative of exertional rhab- domyolysis ANS extremely dark colored urine
- A client's pre-exercise weight is 80.0 kg. Their post-exercise weight is 78.0 kg. They consumed 1.0 liters of fluid during training. What was the volume of their sweat loss ANS 3.0 liters
- Which two methods are most likely to be used to assess change in hydra-tion status in the medical and exercise environments, respectively ANS plasma osmolality and change in body mass
- A strength athlete's pre-exercise meal should be how many hours beforeexercise ANS 2 to 4 hours
- How many hours does a fat-containing food need to digest or leave thegut ANS up 5-6 hours
- A pre-exercise snack, such as chocolate milk, fruit, or yogurt, should be
- Which of the following demonstrates a lack of willpower for healthy eat-ing ANS A client attended an unplanned birthday lunch for a co-worker and had a second serving of chocolate cake.
- The Maintenance stage is described by which of the following ANS It's when the behavior is no longer something the client is trying to change and is viewed aspart of their lifestyle.
- Determining the attitudes and beliefs that a potential client has regardingfood is a component of which of the following ANS Developing a comprehensive client profile
- Which of the following represents the importance of word choice in verbal communication ANS Word choice should match client needs and demonstrate knowl- edge, understanding, and confidence. 58. Which of the following is the best way to establish rapport with a client?- : Take time to develop an understanding of client needs and emotions.
- What best describes verbal communication ANS The words used to convey amessage
- Which of the following describes the outcome of having mismatched verbal and nonverbal cues ANS Nonverbal cues are more received and interpreted.
- Which of the following is the most important tool in becoming a betterlistener and communicator ANS the ability to ask quality questions
- A coach summarizes and restates what a client has just told them by saying, "This is the third time you have made a serious effort at losing weightin the last two
years. The goal is personally important to you for health reasons, but you are also worried about staying committed to the goal over thelong haul." Which of the following is the coach expressing ANS accurate empathy
- Which of the following is not a motivational interviewing strategy ANS creatingarguments
- Which of the following is true in regards to Motivational Interviewing ANS It isa client-centered approach for enhancing intrinsic motivation.
- Which of the following reframes the idea of failures as ineffective solu- tions ANS a process mindset
- Which two types of goals appear to be the most effective ANS Process andperformance goals
- John wants to exercise for one hour each day, five days per week. As such, he sets a goal to schedule one-hour workouts at 6:30am Monday-Friday. What kind of goal is this ANS process goal
- Which of the following is an example of a SMARTS goal ANS After speaking with my Nutrition Coach, my goal is to reduce my calorie intake from 3,000 to 2,
ANS The granola bar is high in Added Sugarsince the %DV is greater than 20%.
- How many grams of fat does a 'Low Fat' product labeled on the Nutrition Facts panel have ANS Three grams of fat or less per serving
- A brand of oatmeal claims that it is a "Good Source of Soluble Fiber" on its label. According to FDA labeling requirements, what must the Nutrition Facts label specify ANS The amount of soluble fiber in the specified serving size
- Which of the following strategies might the Nutrition Coach recommend to a client who says that he finds himself snacking constantly at his desk at work ANS Remove snacks from his desk and immediate work area, and store them inthe office kitchen.
- Where should consumers focus the bulk of their shopping at the grocery store in order to buy mostly whole, unprocessed foods ANS The perimeter of thestore
- According to B.J. Fogg's model, what is a strategy that a client could use to turn a healthy behavior change into a sustainable habit ANS Associate the change with an existing behavior that they perform or engage in regularly. 81. Creating a grocery list that mimics the layout of the store can help consumers avoid back-tracking across the store. What is one danger of
back-tracking across the store ANS Being distracted by product displays that pro-mote unhealthy snack foods
- What is mindless eating ANS Eating that occurs without paying attention to thefood being consumed
- Which of the following foods is limited to low amounts in a typical Mediter-ranean diet ANS Red meat
- A very high-protein intake can potentially increase energy expenditure viawhich mechanism ANS Increased thermic effect of feeding (increased thermogene- sis)
- An extremely low intake of what macronutrient, on a consistent basis, mayincrease the risk of low testosterone ANS fat
- A ketogenic diet comprised of a high-fat intake can lead to what poten- tial negative impact in genetically susceptible individuals ANS Increased LDL-C(low-density lipoprotein cholesterol)
- Which factor ultimately prevents an individual from losing body fat ANS Notbeing in a calorie deficit (negative energy balance)
- Which of the following is produced in the lowest quantity during fructose metabolism ANS fatty acids
- Toxins and toxicants accumulate in humans primarily within which of the following ANS fat
- Which answer most appropriately describes the effect of consuming non-nutritive
- What activity factor adjustment should be made for people who engage ina moderate level of physical activity ANS 1.
- What type of data is considered hard data ANS calorie intake
- What time frame is considered realistic for losing 10% of one's bodyweight ANS 6 months
- With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach towork? 1: overweight 102. When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has been getting worse, what is the most appropriate recommendation?- : refer her to a chiropractor
- Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide ANS nutritional adviceand behavioral modifications
- A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she occasionallysuffers from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription medications. To which healthcare professional should she be referred ANS psy-chiatrist
- According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an ex-ample of an appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake ANS dietaryguidelines for americans
- Numerous studies, including genetic studies, randomized controlled tri-als on lipid lowering medications, and observational studies point to LDL having a causal role in heart disease. Which term best describes the conceptthat LDL plays a causal role in heart disease
ANS theory
- Studies show that diet A causes more weight loss than diet B. A client is able to better adhere to diet B than diet A. Which item represents the bestoption for this client ANS diet B
- A scientist hypothesizes that a supplement will increase resistance train-ing performance. A study is carried out, and the results do not support the hypothesis. Multiple studies by independent labs also fail to support the hypothesis. What is the appropriate response regarding the hypothesis ANS thepredictions have been falsified and the hypothesis is discarded
- Which of the following is an example of descriptive research ANS survey
- What kind of condition is health ANS dynamic
- The association between diet and disease is which of the following ANS wellunderstood
- A heart-healthy dietary recommendation includes which of the follow-ing ANS reducing sodium intake
- What is the leading contributor to preventable death ANS heart disease
- How many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides ANS 3-10 sugarunits
- The United States consumes more sugar than any other country in the world. From the options provided, what food category represents the largestsource of sugar intake in the U.S. diet ANS beverages
- What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in theU.S. ANS 25 grams of fiber daily
- What factor can raise a food's GI score ANS ingesting food in a liquid state
- Which sugar units are combined to form a glycogen molecule ANS glucose
- What is a good source of DHA ANS salmon
- Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body ANS liver and adipose tissue
- Bile is an example of which of the following ANS an emulsifier
- What is the key role of phospholipids ANS they are responsible for what entersand leaves every cell
- A client asks a Nutrition Coach about taking omega-3 supplements. What is the BEST response to tell the client ANS There may be benefits to taking omega-e supplements, however, it may be more beneficial to eat fatty fish
- What effect can alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low ANS severhypoglycemia
- Why is breath alcohol level used as a measure of intoxication ANS becausesmall amounts of ethanol are excreted in the breath
- After consuming alcohol, how much of the absorbed ethanol is metabo-lized in the liver ANS 0.
- 1 gram of alcohol increases urine output by how much ANS 10 mL
- What is the result of extended periods of high doses of fluoride ANS damageto bones
- What is the common name for vitamin B ANS niacin
- What is the normal range of calcium in the blood ANS 8.4-9.5 mg/dL
- Pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine are all molecules of which vita-min ANS vitamin B 141. A client weighs 50 kg and is training to complete a cool weather half-marathon in a time of about 2 h. The client's sweat losses are expected to equal 2 liters (about 4% of body mass). Which fluid intake goal would be most appropriate ANS begin the race euhydrated and simple drink to thirst
- What is the minimum percentage of beverage fluid replacement range thatshould be suggested for clients who lose more than 3% of their body mass during training and train more than once over a 24-hour period ANS 110-120%
