NASM-CPT NASM Nutrition and Program Design 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OPT phase primarily uses supersets pairing a strength exercise with a power exercise?
- Phase 5: Power (Correct answer)
- Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance
- Phase 2: Strength Endurance
- Phase 4: Maximal Strength
Correct answer: Phase 5: Power
Phase 5 Power pairs a heavy strength lift with an explosive movement in a superset.
Question 2: How many kilocalories are in one gram of carbohydrate according to NASM?
- 9 kcal
- 7 kcal
- 4 kcal (Correct answer)
- 5 kcal
Correct answer: 4 kcal
Carbohydrate provides 4 kcal per gram.
Question 3: What acute variable refers to the number of repetitions performed in a set?
- Rest interval
- Repetition tempo
- Volume
- Repetitions (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Repetitions
Repetitions is the acute variable describing how many reps are done per set.
Question 4: A client eats 2,000 kcal with 150 g carbohydrate. What percentage of calories comes from carbs?
- 30% (Correct answer)
- 45%
- 60%
- 15%
Correct answer: 30%
150 g x 4 kcal = 600 kcal, which is 30% of 2,000 kcal.
Question 5: In the OPT model, Phase 4 (Maximal Strength) typically prescribes what rep range?
- 1-5 reps (Correct answer)
- 12-20 reps
- 8-12 reps
- 15-25 reps
Correct answer: 1-5 reps
Maximal Strength uses heavy loads for low reps, generally 1-5.
Question 6: Which term describes the essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize on its own?
- Nonessential amino acids
- Essential amino acids (Correct answer)
- Conditional amino acids
- Branched storage acids
Correct answer: Essential amino acids
Essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot make them.
Question 7: What does NASM recommend a trainer do before designing a nutrition-supported program?
- Prescribe a specific meal plan immediately
- Complete a fitness and health assessment (Correct answer)
- Recommend supplements first
- Set a 1,200 kcal limit for all clients
Correct answer: Complete a fitness and health assessment
A thorough assessment must precede any program or nutrition guidance.
NASM-CPT NASM Nutrition and Program Design 3
Which OPT phase primarily uses supersets pairing a strength exercise with a power exercise?