EXPECTATIONS OF THE NUTRITION COACH Flashcards
The assessment might incorporate written questionnaires (Health History Questionnaire)
Client nutritional goals Personal stumbling blocks Food aversions, preferences, known allergies, etc. Hydration Food triggers Exercise habits Daily activity patterns
The physical assessment is include the following:
Height
Weight
Body composition
Anthropometric measures of girth (arm, neck, chest, waist, hip, thigh, and calf)
macronutrients
Nutrients required in large quantities, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
micronutrients
Nutrients required in smaller quantities, including vitamins and minerals.
Educate Information should be:
Highly relevant.
Based on prior experience
Practical.
Perceived to be important
The Nutrition Coach can provide specific meal plans for their client.
False
The Nutrition Coach can recommend specific supplements for their client.
False
The Nutrition Coach can offer advice on eating behaviors and/or macronutrients that are known to reduce the risk of disease or slow disease progression.
True
A thorough assessment can help rule out any client who has issues that are beyond the scope of practice for the Nutrition Coach.
True
If a client just lost a partner to a heart attack, the client may be likely be very interested in heart-healthy foods.
Perceived to be important
Discussions on meal prep for a family wouldn’t be relevant if the client is single and lives alone.
Relevant
The client who has had countless attempts at weight loss can relate to weight loss strategies, especially if he or she is open to options and has bought into trying new things.
Based on prior experience
The single parent with a full-time job, and three children who have a plethora of after-school activities may not have time to prep food for an hour every day.
Practical
