NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam Questions Answers
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NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam – Questions & Answers
BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following?
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity?
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity?
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NASM Weight Loss Specialist Exam – Questions
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1). Bmi is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following?
Ans: Height in meters squared.
2). Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity?
Ans: Education Level.
3). A bmi above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity?
Ans: 40 kg/m2.
4). After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being
overweight?
Ans: 20 to 29 years.
5). Which of the following is true about the bmi method when classifying obesity in children?
Ans: It is a good estimate.
6). Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity?
Ans: Decreased number of opportunities for activity.
7). The main cause of excess stored body fat is:
Ans: consuming more calories than expended.
8). Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it
comes to client's physical activity?
Ans: To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of modern technology.
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, 9). Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time
Ans: Watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.
10). Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following?
Ans: The ability to access and afford healthy food choices.
11). When an individual has diabetes
Ans: the body does not produce or properly use insulin.
12). Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following?
Ans: Proper foot care.
13). What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure?
Ans: Decrease heart rate and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
14). Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following?
Ans: Increased low-density lipoprotein.
15). Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to
which of the following?
Ans: Myocardial infarction.
16). Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure?
Ans: 145/95 mm Hg.
17). Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following
exercise, it is important to have the client using these medications to do which of the
following?
Ans: Complete a cool-down
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