NASM FNS case studies
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The NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS) is a nutrition-focused credential intended for fitness professionals who want to add evidence-based nutrition coaching to their training practice. Candidates typically come from personal training, group fitness, wellness coaching, or strength and conditioning backgrounds and want to help clients with eating behaviors, body composition goals, and long-term lifestyle change without practicing clinical dietetics. The NASM FNS case studies are 5 cases and about 3,098 words.
1Supratherapeutic INR, Warfarin, and a Supplement Sale
Your client is a 58-year-old man with atrial fibrillation who takes warfarin. His INR today is 3.9 (target 2.0–3.0).
614 words, about 3 min2Night-Shift Nurse Wants 9 kg in 8 Weeks
Your client is a 34-year-old emergency department nurse who works three 12-hour night shifts per week and has two children under 10. Her BMI is 33.4, waist 101 cm, and she wants to lose 9 kg in 8 weeks for her sister's wedding.
635 words, about 3 min3Vegan Runner With Amenorrhea and Low Ferritin
Your client is a 27-year-old female recreational runner who follows a vegan diet and is training for a half marathon. She is 55 kg, 168 cm, and reports 5 months of amenorrhea, fatigue, and hair loss.
611 words, about 3 min4Elevated Blood Pressure Before HIIT
Your client is a 46-year-old man who works at a desk and wants to start HIIT to 'get lean.' At intake, two resting BP readings taken after 5 minutes of quiet sitting are 148/94 and 146/92 mmHg. He takes lisinopril 10 mg daily.
613 words, about 3 min5Knee Pain During Squats and a 6-Week Progression
Your client is a 41-year-old woman who wants to strengthen her legs and reduce knee pain when climbing stairs. During a bodyweight squat she shifts her weight to the left, her right knee moves inward, and her right heel lifts at the bottom.
625 words, about 3 min