Chapter 14 Q's

Question 1

A long-term client has recently revealed that she doesn’t always feel in control when she’s eating alone at home; what is the proper course of action to take?

Answer 1

Recommend that she reach out to a medical professional as this is out of the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach.

Question 2

Which of the following is the premise of the Health Belief Model?

Answer 2

That a person is motivated to change due to a perceived health issue

Question 3

Which of the following is considered the top barrier to healthy eating?

Answer 3

emotional eating

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a client with a high level of self-efficacy?

Answer 4

A client who strongly believes they can reduce fat in their diet to help lower their cholesterol

Question 5

Which of the following is the main way that the media influences eating behaviors?

Answer 5

It has an overall strong influence over what people see as normal and these images can be misleading.

Question 6

A call to action to change eating behavior would occur during which stage of behavior change?

Answer 6

Precontemplation

Question 7

Which of the following is the most influential variable over self-efficacy?

Answer 7

Mastery experiences

Question 8

How might depression affect healthy eating?

Answer 8

Depression is known to cause both undereating and overeating in different individuals.

Question 9

Which of the following is a known factor in the development of disordered eating and poor body image?

Answer 9

low self-esteem

Question 10

A client is part of a peer-group that has shared the same struggles with eating properly and trying to lose weight but is now in the Action stage; of which of the following is this an example?

Answer 10

social modeling