Health Coach Certification

Question 1

Accelerometers

Answer 1

Devices that monitor movement and acceleration; can be used to monitor intensity of physical activity

Question 2

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

Answer 2

The range of intake for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while provided intakes of essential nutrients

Question 3

Acceptance

Answer 3

Appreciating and respecting the inherent worth and potential of each individual ; also known as unconditional positive regard. This is one of the four key interrelated elements that constitute the spirt of motivational interviewing

Question 4

Acceptance-based strategies

Answer 4

Approaches intended to help individuals accept things as they are.

Question 5

Acclimatize

Answer 5

to physiologically adapt to an unfamiliar environment and achieve a new steady state. For example, the body can adjust to a high altitude or a hot climate and gain an increased capacity to work in those conditions.

Question 6

Accountable care organization

Answer 6

Groups of doctors, hospitals. and other healthcare providers who come together voluntarily to provide coordinated high-quality care to their shared patients.

Question 7

Action

Answer 7

The stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change during which the individual is actively engaging in a behavior that was started less than six months ago.

Question 8

Active listening

Answer 8

Mode of listening in which the listener is concerned about the content, intent and feelings of the message

Question 9

Activities of daily living (ADL)

Answer 9

Activities normally performed for hygiene, bathing, household chores, walking, shopping, and similar activities.

Question 10

Acute

Answer 10

Descriptive of a condition that usually has a rapid onset and a relatively short and sever course; opposite of chronic.

Question 11

Addiction

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The devotion or surrendering of oneself to something habitually or obsessively.

Question 12

Adequate Intake (AI)

Answer 12

A recommended nutrient intake level that, based on research, appears to be sufficient for good health.

Question 13

Adherence

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The extent to which people follow their plans or treatment recommendations. Exercise adherence is the extent to which people follow and exercise program.

Question 14

Adipocyte

Answer 14

A fat cell

Question 15

Adiponectin

Answer 15

A hormone related to energy metabolism regulation that facilities the action of insulin by sending blood glucose into the body’s cells for storage or use as fuel, thus increasing the cell’s insulin sensitivity or glucose metabolism.

Question 16

Adipose tissue

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Fatty tissue; connective tissue made up of fat cells

Question 17

Adiposity

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The state of being fat, fatness; obesity

Question 18

Adult learning

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Formal or informal learning activities undertaken by adults following their initial education; recognizes that adults come with prior experiences and knowledge upon which they can build to learn new information.

Question 19

Adulterated

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A supplement is considered adulterated if it, or one of its ingredients, presents a “significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury” when used as directed, or under normal circumstances.

Question 20

Aerobic Exercise

Answer 20

Exercise that increases the need for oxygen to fuel the effort

Question 21

Affirmation

Answer 21

A positive statement to accentuate a client’s strengths or effort.