Nasm: Weight Loss Specialization (7-12) Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What is the (faulty) premise of low-carb diets? {Ans: carbohydrates stimulate insulin release and insulin stores fat}During the flexibility portion of a client's warm-up in their first session, the fitness professional should be sure to... {Ans: ...select two key areas to address to ensure completion of the workout and avoid overwhelming the client.}Cardio training that involves shorter, intense bouts of exercise ranging from 15 to 90 seconds, interspersed with specific active or passive bouts of recovery is considered to be which of the following? {Ans: Anaerobic interval training}What are two tools fitness professionals should be using in giving nutrition advice? {Ans: Nutrition facts panels & the Dietary Guidelines for Americans}What is the organization that authorizes registered dietitians in the United States? {Ans: Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - which is the credentialing organization of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics}When it comes to diet and nutrition advice, what is within the scope of practice for a fitness professional? {Ans: Providing general, non medical nutrition information - Referring clients to a registered dietitian (RD) - Having a client fill out a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)}