NASM CNC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST 2023
A scientist hypothesizes that a supplement will increase resistance training 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?
Select one:
- The predictions have been falsified and the hypothesis is discarded.
- The predictions have been falsified but the hypothesis is upheld.
- The predictions have been confirmed but the hypothesis is discarded.
- The hypothesis should continue to be tested.
- Correct Answer - a. The predictions have been falsified and the hypothesis is discarded.
Scientists find that a protein supplement increases lean mass in the elderly. However, they caution that the results may not apply to other populations, like younger people. What term best describes what the scientists are referring to?
Select one:
- Selection bias
- Reliability
- External validity
- Test-retest reliability 1 / 4
- Correct Answer - c. External validity
Which term refers to a proposed explanation for a set of observations?
Select one:
- Hypothesis
- Randomized controlled trial
- Theory
- Prediction
- Correct Answer - a. Hypothesis
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?
Select one:
- Subjects
- Diet type
- Length of study (3 months)
- Body weight
- Correct Answer - b. Diet type
Which of the following is best described as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal? 2 / 4
Select one:
- Complete adherence
- Health
- Wellness
- Fitness
- Correct Answer - c. Wellness
How does basal metabolic rate change with age?
Select one:
- Decreases
- Changes little
- Increases
- Does not change
- Correct Answer - a. Decreases
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?
Select one:
- Call 911.
- Contact her spouse to discuss options.
- Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
- Closely monitor her situation. 3 / 4
- Correct Answer - c. Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content presented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
Select one:
- Reviewed several times
- Easy to understand
- Delivered slowly
- Based on prior experience
- Correct Answer - d. Based on prior experience
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?
Select one:
- Refer her to a Registered Dietitian.
- Advise her to cut back on her simple carbohydrates at each meal.
- Inform her that when she loses 10% of her body weight, her blood glucose will be easier to
- Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
- Correct Answer - d. Refer her to a Certified Diabetes Educator.
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