Introduction Flashcards
Overview
What are the major limiting factors to the success of your clients
- Their genetic makeup
- Their physical activity patterns
- Their physiology
- Their mindset
- Their nutrition
What does the phrase “energy balance” represent?
Relationship of all energy taken in and all energy output. An organism is said to be in energy balance when they are equal, as evidenced by a stable weight.
What are some of the major consequences of a chronic positive energy balance?
- Weight gain
- plaque buildup in arteries
- blood pressure/ cholesterol increases
- insulin resistance
- increase in certain forms of cancers
What is nutrient density? What foods have high nutrient density? What foods have low nutrient density? Why does it matter?
Nutrient density is the ratio of nutrients relative to the caloric content of the food. High = large amount of key nutrients per 100 calories. Spinach = high. Table sugar = low. Nutrient dense foods can be eaten in greater quantity, providing for satiety and preventing over consumption of calories.
What is calorie density? What foods have a high calorie density? What foods have a low calorie density? Why does it matter?
The ratio of calories to the actual weight of food. High calorie density = avocado, peanut butter. Low calorie density = Kale, cucumbers. It matters for: satiety, hard to over-eat, more nutrient intake, easily controlled intake.
Long term dietary habits should be based on the intersection of what three goals? Why?
Improved body composition, improved health, improved performance. Important for all three for balance. Too much focus on one may prevent client from seeing fruitful and motivating changes in the other areas, leading to frustration and giving up.
Does focusing exclusively on body composition when making nutrition choices lead to improved health? Why or why not?
The motivation for improved appearance can lead to being tempted by quick fixes and short term strategies which in the long run do not and cannot sustain health and well being.
What is the purpose of the an ergogenic aid? Why might this interest your client?
The purpose is to enhance performance and hasten results. It may interest a client for these stated reasons: improving performance and getting to their body composition goals faster.
Why is outcome based decision-making one of the most critical factors in successful long-term nutrition? Give an example.
Because results are visible and measurable, and therefore motivating. From the coaching side, an outcome based approached is able to be evaluated objectively.
What is medical nutrition therapy? Why should you be concerned with this?
Medical nutrition therapy is prescribing nutrition for a variety of health conditions and illnesses. I should be concerned with what this is because states require licensing for specific types of dietary prescription.
