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The CNWE exam has 150 questions and runs 3 hours.
These 10 free CNWE questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Nutrition & Wellness Educator blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
An online article says a supplement "cuts fractures by 50%." In the cited trial, fractures occurred in 2 of every 100 participants taking placebo and 1 of every 100 taking the supplement. Which wording is the most complete and accurate?
Correct answer: C - The risk fell by 1 percentage point, a 50% relative reduction; about 100 people would need treatment to prevent one event over the study period.
During a workplace screening, an asymptomatic adult has an A1C of 6.1%. The educator is asked, "Does this mean I have diabetes?" What response best fits the result and the educator's role?
Correct answer: A - It falls in the prediabetes range; explain risk-reduction steps and recommend clinical follow-up rather than diagnosing diabetes.
A college student has recurrent loss-of-control binges followed by self-induced vomiting twice weekly for four months. Self-worth is strongly tied to weight and shape, and body weight is not significantly low. This presentation most strongly supports:
Correct answer: D - Bulimia nervosa
A sedentary 52-year-old with controlled hypertension, no chest pain, no fainting, and no exercise contraindication wants to begin walking. Which plan best reflects adult physical-activity guidance?
Correct answer: B - Begin with manageable bouts, progress toward at least 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly, and add muscle strengthening on 2 days.
A community educator is triaging two referrals: one for a pregnant adult and 3-year-old who need supplemental foods and breastfeeding support, and one for a limited-resource family seeking hands-on cooking and budgeting education through Cooperative Extension. Select the correct program pairing.
Correct answer: C - WIC and EFNEP
An older adult with autoimmune loss of intrinsic factor has macrocytic anemia, numb feet, and impaired vibration sense despite adequate dietary intake. The neurologic findings most strongly indicate:
Correct answer: B - Vitamin B12 deficiency
A vegetarian adolescent is trying to improve iron absorption from a lentil-based lunch. Which change is most likely to increase nonheme-iron bioavailability?
Correct answer: D - Add red bell pepper and move tea or coffee to another time.
A 2,000-kcal diet contains 110 g of fat, and fat provides 9 kcal/g. Relative to the adult fat AMDR of 20%-35% of energy, the correct interpretation is:
Correct answer: A - About 50% of energy comes from fat, so the intake is above the AMDR.
Following chronic pancreatitis, a client develops bulky, greasy stools and low serum vitamins A, D, E, and K. The mechanism linking these findings is:
Correct answer: C - Pancreatic enzyme deficiency impairs fat digestion and absorption.
A client taking warfarin says, "I heard leafy greens are dangerous, so I am stopping them completely." What is the most appropriate nutrition-education response?
Correct answer: B - Keep vitamin K intake consistent and discuss major dietary changes with the anticoagulation clinician.
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