Exam 2 Flashcards
What is the first step in helping a client with stress management?
Helping identify stress triggers
Which of the following are considered natural sugars?
fructose and lactose
What is one of the reasons that exercise has a positive effect on sleep quality?
Improvements in psychophysiological state
What is one of the most effective ways a health coach can facilitate health- and nutrition-related changes in a client’s behavior?
Empathize with client?
How many adults meet the Physical Guidelines for Americans?
Approximately 1 in 5 adults
The Dietary Guidelines suggest adults consume of milk products.
3 cups
What is an example of a behavior-change theory or strategy that a health coach can use for a client with a substance abuse or misuse problem?
Cognitive behavioral theory
What is one reason women are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol?
The rate of alcohol breakdown is slower in women
What is the BEST way a health coach can help a client who is trying to quit smoking?
Helping the client to identify his or her antecedents and consequences of the tobacco use behavior
What is a good source of potassium?
Milk products
What is the recommendation regarding the percentage of fruit juice that should be consumed as part of the total recommended fruit intake?
<50%
What is a good source of folate?
Oranges
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services how many deaths in the U.S. are related to smoking?
1 in 5
If a health coach has a client who is exhibiting symptoms of severe depression, the health coach should
Refer the client to a clinical professional in the health coach’s network
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Eating Plan is rich in what minerals?
Potassium, magnesium, and calcium
What is a strategy a health coach can use to discuss sleep hygiene with a client?
Raise awareness of the link between regular exercise and better sleep
What is a lifestyle factor that can affect someone’s ability to get enough sleep?
Poor nutrition
How do sleep problems affect cognitive functions and dementia?
By preventing the brain fluids from removing harmful substances
What is one of the health risks associated with inadequate sleep?
Depression
When it comes to the body’s stress response, cortisol plays the critical role of
Regulating glucose metabolism so blood glucose levels remain high
One of the pillars of mindfulness is letting go, which involves _.
Choosing to embrace the fluidity of being present without attachment to any aspect of an experience
If you nap during the day, how long should the nap be?
30 minutes
Which of the following is an example of specificity?
Jogging to train for a marathon
According to the American Psychological Association, what is one of the top stressors?
Work
How much more likely is it for people with insomnia to develop depression compared to those who sleep well?
10 times greater
The underpinning of the most mindful practices is
the elicitation of the relaxation response
What is a provider barrier when it comes to addressing alcohol use in a patient?
lack of knowledge
The MyPlate recommendations
aim to translate the dietary guidelines into an image to guide nutrition choices.
Due to the increasing evidence supporting the health benefits of seafood, the Dietary Guidelines recommends adults should consume ___ of seafood per week
> 8 oz.
