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Welcome to your NASM CNC Practice Test.

This test is designed to prepare you mentally for the NASM CNC Exam.

In this part of NASM CNC Practice Test you will have 30 questions to answer.

Here are the Three (3) Sections of NASM CNC Exam:

Section 1: Nutritional Science

Section 2: Behavior Change Strategies

Section 3: Nutrition Coaching

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How does the WHO define health?

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A. Being able to call yourself healthy

B. Able to exercise

C. A state of complete physical, mental & social well being

D. Eating correctly and exercising often

None

1 out of 30

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What foods elicit faster satiety-signal responses?

A. Steak based protein

B. Seeds and nuts

C. Fats and proteins

D. Complex carbohydrates & proteins

None

2 out of 30

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The best approach to eating for a population's diversity & differences includes which of the following?

A. A firm approach

B. A flexible approach

C. No approach is needed

D. a variable approach

None

3 out of 30

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Roughly what percentage of daily energy expenditure comes from the thermic effect of activity (TEA)?

A. 15-30%

B. 10-15%

C. 20-40%

D. Around 60%

None

4 out of 30

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A deficiency in which hormone is associated with an increased fat mass (central adiposity in particular), reduced insulin sensitivity & impaired glucose tolerance?

A. Ghrelin

B. Insulin

C. Testosterone

D. Leptin

None

5 out of 30

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Which protein timing strategy has been shown through research to be the most optimal for continued muscle protein synthesis throughout the day?

A. 2 meals with 20g protein each

B. 4 meals with 10g protein each

C. 4 meals with 20g protein each

D. 3 meals with 15g protein each

None

6 out of 30

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Do the dietary guidelines for American's adjust RDA's according to a person's activity level?

A. Yes

B. It doesn't adjust for anything

C. No, only based on body size

D. RDA is universal

None

7 out of 30

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How much daily protein is recommended for someone who participates in regular moderate-intensity resistance training?

A. 1-1.5 g/kgBW

B. 1.5-2.0 g/kgBW

C. 2.0-2.2 g/kgBW

D. 0.8-1.0 g/kgBW

None

8 out of 30

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What glycemic score ranks a carb food as a high GI food?

A. GI score over 20

B. GI score over 40

C. GI score under 69

D. GI score over 69

None

9 out of 30

10.

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Which complex carbohydrate chain contains straight-chain structures?

A. Amylose

B. Albumin

C. Leucine

D. Vitamin b6

None

10 out of 30

11.

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On average, how long do glycogen stores last during exercise?

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A. 0-30 minutes

B. 90-120 minutes

C. 30-60 minutes

D. 60-90 minutes

None

11 out of 30

12.

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Bile is an example of which of the following?

A. Emulsifier

B. Chyme

C. Enzyme

D. Antioxidant

None

12 out of 30

13.

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What is the end-product of ethanol metabolism, which is then converted to acetyl-CoA similar to the beta-oxidation of fatty acids?

A. ATP

B. Lactic acid

C. Acetate

D. Albumin

None

13 out of 30

14.

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How many sugar units are contained in oligosaccharides?

A. 1-4

B. 2-6

C. 3-10

D. 11+

None

14 out of 30

15.

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What is the intracellular-to-extracellular ratio of potassium?

A. 10:1

B. 20:1

C. 30:1

D. 40:1

None

15 out of 30

16.

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Studies show that diet A causes more weight loss than diet B. A client is able to better adhere to diet B. Which item represents the best option for this client?

A. Diet B

B. Diet A

C. Both are optimal

D. Neither are optimal

None

16 out of 30

17.

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A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 kcal/day diet. If he is trying to consume 30% of his calories from fat, how many grams of fat should he be consuming?

A. 45 grams from fat

B. 50 grams from fat

C. 70 grams from fat

D. 100 grams from fat

None

17 out of 30

18.

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What goals are focused on helping individuals to reach their performance goals?

A. Process goals

B. Relative goals

C. Outcome goals

D. Performance goals

None

18 out of 30

19.

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Which of the following is not a motivational interviewing strategy?

A. Using empathy

B. Developing rapport with the client

C. Listening to the client

D. Creating arguments

None

19 out of 30

20.

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Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating?

A. Binge eating

B. Emotional eating

C. Dieting

D. Desserts

None

20 out of 30

21.

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According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of positive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

None

21 out of 30

22.

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Which of the following is the best source of information?

A. Research paper

B. Non-nasm textbook

C. Newspaper article

D. Peer-reviewed scientific journals

None

22 out of 30

23.

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A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, and performs a study comparing a high-sugar diet to a low-sugar diet with equal calories. He finds that fat gain was the same between the diets. Which term describes how this study effects the initial proposal?

A. Cohort

B. Falsification

C. Crossover

D. Observational

None

23 out of 30

24.

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Joe is on a 3500 kcal/day eating plan. Based on AMDR guidelines, what is the best range of calories for fat intake for him?

A. 200-400 kcals

B. 1250-1500 kcals

C. 700-1225 kcals

D. 500-825 kcals

None

24 out of 30

25.

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In an adult who gains 20 pounds of excess body weight, about how much of this is lean tissue?

A. 5 lbs

B. 10 lbs

C. 2 lbs

D. 15 lbs

None

25 out of 30

26.

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Based on the U.S. style eating pattern, how much energy should come from discretionary sources?

A. 20%

B. 5%

C. 10%

D. 14%

None

26 out of 30

27.

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Which of the following is the leading cause of death?

A. Heart disease

B. Smoking

C. Falls

D. Diet

None

27 out of 30

28.

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An important factor impacting satiety includes which of the following?

A. Amount of food

B. Hunger

C. Palatability

D. Water levels

None

28 out of 30

29.

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In what process does selenium play a critical role?

A. The immune system

B. Flow of blood

C. Antioxidant system

D. Bone strength

None

29 out of 30

30.

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What medical therapy is used to remove metals from the body, specifically things like iron, mercury, arsenic, and/or lead?

A. Bioelectrical impedance

B. MRI

C. Chelation

D. Ionization

None

30 out of 30

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