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Certified Nutrition Coach Final Exam: Questions and Answers, Quizzes of Nutrition

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A comprehensive set of questions and answers for a certified nutrition coach final exam. it covers various aspects of nutrition, including client assessment, research methodologies, macronutrients, micronutrients, and effective communication techniques. The questions delve into topics such as appropriate client selection, research design, energy balance, dietary recommendations, and the role of specific nutrients. This resource is valuable for students preparing for a nutrition coaching certification exam or those seeking to enhance their knowledge in the field.

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NASM Nutrition Coach Final Exam Questions And Verified Answers
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1. It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach.Which
client conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare
professional?
Select one:
a. Stress-eating from recent divorce
b. Daily panic attacks
c. Self-proclaimed "sugar addict"
d. Occasional constipation: b. Daily panic attacks
2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach
to work?
Select one:
a. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
b. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
c. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-
restricted diet
d. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K: d. Overweight client who wants
to train for a 10K
3. Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height,
weight, body composition, and what other test?
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NASM Nutrition Coach Final Exam Questions And Verified Answers

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  1. (^) It is not uncommon for clients to confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional? Select one: a. Stress-eating from recent divorce b. Daily panic attacks c. Self-proclaimed "sugar addict" d. Occasional constipation: b. Daily panic attacks
  2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work? Select one: a. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight b. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention c. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie- restricted diet d. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K: d. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
  3. Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height, weight, body composition, and what other test?

2 / 24 Select one: a. SCOFF test b. Anthropometric measurements c. Blood pressure d. Hydrostatic weighing: b. Anthropometric measurements

  1. Which of the following represents a critical evaluation of a study by other scientists? Select one: a. Scientific method b. Peer review c. Narrative review d. Systematic review: b. Peer review
  2. 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? Select one: a. Cohort study b. Case study c. Case-control study d. (^) Survey: b. Case study

4 / 24 c. Palatability d. Hunger: c. Palatability

  1. Calories or energy in = calories or energy out is an example of what principle? Select one: a. The fourth law of thermodynamics b. The third law of thermodynamics c. The first law of thermodynamics d. The second law of thermodynamics: The first law of thermodynamics
  2. The United States consumes more sugar than any other country in the world. From the options provided, what food category represents the largest source of sugar intake in the U.S. diet? Select one: a. Fruit b. Snacks and sweets

5 / 24 c. Dairy d. Beverages: d. Beverages

  1. What is the current daily fiber intake recommendation for women in the U.S.? Select one: a. 25 grams of fiber daily b. 20 grams of fiber daily c. 15 grams of fiber daily d. 30 grams of fiber daily: a. 25 grams of fiber daily
  2. What is the molecular structure for glucose? Select one: a. H2O b. C6H12O6 c. C12H22O d. C02: b. C6H12O
  3. What is the key role of phospholipids? Select one: a. They are responsible for what enters and leaves every cell. b. They are responsible for transporting fat-soluble vitamins. c. They are responsible for transporting cholesterol in the bloodstream. d. They are responsible for transporting triglycerides in the bloodstream.: a. They are responsible for what enters and leaves every cell.
  4. What enzyme, that is responsible for the break down of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly contributes to ethanol metabolism?

7 / 24 c. Hemoglobin d. Leucine: a. ATP

  1. What family of compounds are the vitamin K1 compounds called? Select one: a. Phylloquinones b. Tocopherols c. Retinoids d. Menaquinones: a. Phylloquinones
  2. In what process does selenium play a critical role? Select one: a. Antioxidant system b. Production of neurotransmitters c. Carbohydrate metabolism d. Fatty acid metabolism: a. Antioxidant system
  3. Which of the following compounds can passively cross a cell membrane? Select one: a. Glucose b. Amino acid c. Sodium d. Water: d. Water
  4. Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the extracellular fluid? Select one: a. Sodium

8 / 24 b. Potassium c. Calcium d. Magnesium: a. Sodium

  1. Which of the following electrolytes is found in the highest concentration in the intracellular fluid (ICF)? A) Sodium B) Calcium C) Potassium D) Chlorine: c. potassium
  2. A client who completes three weight training sessions with a Personal Trainer per week but also completes three, 1-hour group indoor cycle per week (not on the same day).They ask their Nutrition Coach for hydration advice. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate? Select one: a. "Drink 250 mL of fluids every 30 minutes during training." b. "Determine your sweat losses and seek to replace 100% of your sweat losses with fluid intake during the Indoor cycle class."

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  1. What is the sleep low, train low carbohydrate periodization method?: Ath- letes perform an evening training session, restrict carbohydrates during overnight recovery, and then complete a fasted training session the following morning.
  2. An endurance athlete in an exercise session lasting more than 60 minutes should replace electrolytes with foods or sports drinks that are high in which of the following? Select one: a. Vitamin A and vitamin K b. Calcium and vitamin D c. (^) Sodium and potassium d. Mercury and iron: c. Sodium and potassium
  3. Higher protein intakes are associated with which of the following? Select one: a. Impaired kidney function

11 / 24 b. Elevated blood pressure c. Improved resistance training outcomes in trained individuals only d. Improved resistance training outcomes: d. Improved resistance training out- comes

  1. A client wants to add 10 pounds of muscle.Which dietary supplement has been shown to enhance MPS with resistance training? Select one: a. Glutamine b. Caffeine c. Whey protein d. Creatine monohydrate: c. Whey protein
  2. Which of the following has a strong body of research on its effectiveness to improve performance? Select one: a. Arginine b. ATP c. Caffeine d. MCTs: c. Caffeine
  3. In using supportive language as part of effective communication, which of the following is true? Select one: a. The focus should be on goal behaviors, not behaviors that need to be avoided. b. The focus should be on avoiding why a client has not succeeded in the past.

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  1. What goals are usually focused on the end result and are in relation to another person, usually in the form of a competition? Select one: a. Do your best goals b. Outcome goals c. Subjective goals d. Process goals: b. Outcome goals
  2. What goals are focused on helping individuals to reach their performance goal? Select one: a. Do your best goals b. Outcome goals c. Subjective goals d. Process goals: d. Process goals
  3. What are goals in relation to one's own level of performance or behavior? Select one: a. Outcome goals b. Performance goals c. Subjective goals d. Do your best goals: b. Performance goals
  4. What type of goal cannot result in a failure to be reached? Select one: a. Process goal b. Self-determined goal

14 / 24 c. Do your best goal d. Outcome goal: c. Do your best goal

  1. How many motivational interviewing strategies are there? a. 3 b. 6 c. 7 d. 5: d. 5
  2. (^) Which of the following is defined as the regular food and beverage intake of an individual over time? Select one: a. Eating pattern b. Lifestyle matrix c. Estimated Average Requirement d. Recommended Dietary Allowance: a. Eating pattern

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  1. Which describes the recommended average daily intake level based on observed or experimentally determined estimates of nutrient intake by groups of apparently healthy people that are assumed to be adequate - a. (^) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) b. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) c. Adequate Intake (AI): d. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR): c. Adequate Intake (AI)
  2. (^) What is used when an RDA cannot be determined?: The Adequate Intake (AI) is used when an RDA cannot be determined.
  3. How many grams of fat does a 'Low Fat' product labeled on the Nutrition Facts panel have? Select one:

17 / 24 a. Three grams of fat per serving b. Five grams of fat or less per serving c. Three grams of fat or less per serving d. One gram of fat per serving: c. Three grams of fat or less per serving

  1. Which of the following nutrients does not have a % Daily Value listed on the Nutrition Facts label? Select one: a. Carbohydrate b. Protein c. Dietary Fiber d. Added Sugars: b. Protein
  2. If a supplement makes a claim about a nutrient (e.g. a vitamin, mineral, amino acid, or type of fat), what information must it provide on the Supplement Facts label? Select one: a. The RDA of the nutrient in a 2000 calorie diet b. The amount of the nutrient in a serving of the product c. The %RDA of the nutrient in the product d. The ratio of the nutrient in the product: b.The amount of the nutrient in a serving of the product
  3. The nutrient quality of a meal refers to which of the following? Select one: a. The amount and variety of nutrients provided in a food or meal b. (^) Whether or not the foods in the meal are organically sourced

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  1. What does batch prep mean? Select one: a. Cooking large amounts of each recipe b. Cooking two or more recipes for meal prep c. Preparing ingredients used in multiple recipes at the same time d. Preparing recipes in bulk quantities: c. Preparing ingredients used in multiple recipes at the same time
  2. What is an accurate description of a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet? Select one: a. No animal products at all b. Dairy, eggs, and fish are allowed, but no meat is allowed c. No animal products except for dairy products and eggs d. Primarily vegetarian with occasional inclusion of meat or fish: c. No animal products except for dairy products and eggs
  3. An extremely low intake of what macronutrient, on a consistent basis, may increase the risk of low testosterone? Select one: a. Fat b. (^) Carbohydrate c. Protein d. Alcohol: a. Fat
  4. What is the recommended total daily fat intake on a low-fat diet (LFD)? Select one: a. (^) <5% of total calories

10 / 24 b. 10-15% of total calories c. >40% of total calories d. 20-35% of total calories: d. 20-35% of total calories

  1. What is the primary difference between conventional and organic agricul- ture? Select one: a. Cost of production b. Type of crop c. Pesticide use d. Land use: c. Pesticide use
  2. Which answer most appropriately describes the effect of consuming non- nutritive sweeteners on appetite and food intake? Select one: a. Blood pressure b. Insulin sensitivity