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NASM Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)

• Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,

weight, body composition, and what other test?

Select one:

• Blood pressure
• SCOFF test
• Hydrostatic weighing
• Anthropometric measurements

ANS: D. Anthropometric measurements

• With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to

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• Clients considering training for a half-Ironman
• Issues with consistent weight loss
• Clients who wants to go vegan
• Clients who wants advice on supplements

ANS: B. Issues with consistent weight loss

• Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?

Select one:

• In a locked and secure location
• In an electronic version only
• In the manager's office
• With the client

ANS: A

• Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation

would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional?

Select one:

• Chronic fatigue
• Late-night ice cream binging 2 / 4

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• Slow weight loss of 1/2 pound per week (.22 kg)
• Occasional sleeplessness

ANS: A

• A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation.

She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has never been able to maintain permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself throw up after eating large meals. What is the best course of action?

Select one:

• Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder

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• Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Special-

ist.

• Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
• Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any more

self-induced vomiting

.

ANS: C

• Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their

dairy intake. They then compare cancer rates between people with high in- takes and low intakes. What type of study is this?

Select one:

• Anecdotal
• Meta-analysis
• Randomized controlled trial
• Observational

ANS: D

• Which of the following is an example of descriptive research?

Select one:

• Cohort study
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