FREE NASM Nutrition & Weight Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Protein

Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Alcohol

Question 2

What is the primary measure used to estimate daily energy requirements?

Accepted Answer

Total daily energy expenditure

Answer

Basal metabolic rate only

Answer

Thermic effect of food only

Answer

Resting heart rate

Question 3

Which vitamin is fat-soluble?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin B₁₂

Answer

Vitamin B₆

Question 4

What does BMI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index

Answer

Basal Metabolic Indicator

Answer

Blood Mass Index

Answer

Body Metric Indicator

Question 5

Which hormone regulates appetite and is produced by adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Answer

Ghrelin

Answer

Insulin

Answer

Cortisol

Question 6

Which eating pattern is characterized by alternating periods of fasting and eating?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent fasting

Answer

Ketogenic diet

Answer

Paleo diet

Answer

Mediterranean diet

Question 7

Which mineral is critical for oxygen transport in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Magnesium

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Calcium

Question 8

What is the primary role of dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

Support digestion and satiety

Answer

Provide rapid energy

Answer

Build muscle tissue

Answer

Increase blood pressure

Question 9

Which strategy creates a sustained calorie deficit for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Combine moderate diet and exercise

Answer

Severe crash dieting

Answer

Eliminate all fats

Answer

Rely solely on supplements