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Nutrition Coaching Certification Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Nutrition

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers relevant to a nutrition coaching certification exam. it covers various topics including client assessment, research methodologies, macronutrients, electrolytes, and motivational interviewing techniques. The questions are designed to test knowledge and understanding of key concepts in nutrition and coaching.

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2024/2025

Available from 04/25/2025

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The test is 100, multiple-choice questions.
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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
healthcare professional?
Select
one
a.
Stress-eating
from
recent
divorce
b.
Daily panic attacks
c.
Self-proclaimed "sugar addict"
d. Occasional constipation Ans>> b.
Daily panic attacks
2.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition
Coach to work?
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The test is 100, multiple-choice questions.

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 Ans>> b. Daily panic attacks

2. With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?

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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 Ans>> 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? Select one a. SCOFF test b. Anthropometric measurements c. Blood pressure d. Hydrostatic weighing Ans>> b. Anthropometric measurements

4. Which of the following represents a critical evaluation of a study by other scientists?

Select one a. Scientific method

Ans>> a. The first leading cause of death

7. An important factor impacting satiety includes which of the following? Select one

a. Location b. Affordability c. Palatability d. Hunger Ans>> c. Palatability

8. 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 Ans>> The first law of thermodynamics

9. 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

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. Ans>> a. They are responsible for what enters and leaves every cell.

13. What enzyme, that is responsible for the break down of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly

contributes to ethanol metabolism? Select one a. Peroxidase b. Protease c. Catalase d. Amino transferase Ans>> c. Catalase

14. Choline is the primary molecule used to make what

neurotransmitter? Select one a. Oxytocin b. Serotonin c. Acetylcholine d. Dopamine Ans>> c. Acetylcholine

15. What important molecule is magnesium conjugated to in the body? Select one

a. ATP b. Fatty acids

c. Sodium d. Water Ans>> d. Water

19. Which of the following electrolytes is found in the greatest concentration in the

extracellular fluid? Select one a. Sodium b. Potassium c. Calcium d. Magnesium Ans>> a. Sodium

20. Which of the following electrolytes is found in the highest concentration in

the intracellular fluid (ICF)? A) Sodium B) Calcium C) Potassium D) Chlorine Ans>> c. potassium

21. 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."

a. High-fiber carbohydrates b. Transportable carbohydrates (soft gels) c. Solid foods low on the glycemic index d. Water or electrolyte replacement drink Ans>> d. Water or electrolyte replacement drink

24. 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 Ans>> c. Sodium and potassium

25. Higher protein intakes are associated with which of the following? Select

one a. Impaired kidney function

b. Elevated blood pressure c. Improved resistance training outcomes in trained individuals only d. Improved resistance training outcomes Ans>> d. Improved resistance training out- comes

26. 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 Ans>> c. Whey protein

27. 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 Ans>> c. Caffeine

d. Physiological states Ans>> a. Verbal persuasion

30. 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 Ans>> b. Outcome goals

31. 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 Ans>> d. Process goals

32. 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

c. Estimated Average Requirement d. Recommended Dietary Allowance Ans>> a. Eating pattern

36. What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for car-

bohydrates ? Select one a. 20 to 35% b. 45 to 65% c. 10 to 35% d. 35 to 45% Ans>> b. 45 to 65%

37. Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) describes the average daily nutrient intake level

sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group? Select one a. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) b. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) c. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) d. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) Ans>> a. Recommended Di- etary Allowance (RDA)

38. Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) describes the average daily nutrient intake level

estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group