Psychology of Weight Control Flashcards
When talking to family, friends, and co-workers, mentally prepare to listen and do not mistake ______ for listening
hearing
Clients who are _________ motivated enjoy the process of the change
intrinsically
Clients who are ________ motivated will likely look for recognition for things such as noticeable weight loss
extrinsically
Even though someone cannot be forced to want to change, Nutrition coaches can create _____ in adjusting behaviors and habits that will ultimately lead to success
value
Gathering info, avoiding bias, having an appropriate level of empathy, and being aware of personal actions are keys to being an _______ communicator
empathetic
Specific aspects of _______ communications are posture, eye contact, gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, and body position
nonverbal
Achieving a favorable quality of life should be one of the biggest selling points to initiate and continue _______ modification
behavior
During the _______ stage, Nutrition Coach should focus on creating a supportive environment to start a dialog about behavioral change
precontemplation
During the ______ stage, Nutrition Coach should focus on helping client determine which behaviors need to be changed and prioritize them. Discuss motives to change and identify potential barriers
contemplation
During the ______ stage, a firm plan should be established in terms of exactly how the client will change behaviors. Prepare for potential barriers and strategize how to react to them when they arise.
preparation
During the ______ stage, it is time for accountability to the changes being implemented and also helping them overcome barriers as they are encountered.
action
During the ______ stage, it is important to address the possibility of relapses and how to avoid them.
maintenance
The three aspects that contribute to _________ are: physical well-being, mental well-being, and social well-being
quality of life
Body _____ is based on objective, measurable variables: height, weight, waist circumference
reality
Body _____ is how people think they should look, often associated with images in the media
ideal
Body _____ is how someone sees themselves when looking in the mirror or when they picture their body in their mind
image
The confidence that a person has that he or she can successfully engage in the behaviors required for a certain outcome
self-efficacy
If a health threat is perceived, the benefits and barriers will be weighed, if the benefits outweigh the barriers, then _______ modification is likely
behavioral
Failed attempts will reveal a lot about _____ clients have faced and how the client reacted to challenge
barriers
Simply telling someone who struggles with weight loss to cut their ______ and exercise more is not an effective strategy. This is because it does not provide the individual with concrete, actionable steps to move in the right direction.
calories
Preparing larger quantities of healthy meals and snacks and storing in appropriate serving sizes, purchasing snacks in preportioned sizes, and identifying recipes that are not time-consuming and easy to prepare are strategies to overcome _________.
lack of time
Identifying types of foods and situations that are most difficult to deal with and create plans on how to overcome the lack of willpower or minimize its effects are strategies to overcome ________.
lack of willpower
Expressing to friends and family what the specific goals are and how healthy eating will help achieve the goals, and suggesting social interaction that does not include food such as going for a walk are strategies to overcome ________.
family and friends with different habits
Seeking info from credible sources and asking questions when in doubt is a strategy to overcome _________.
lack of knowledge or expertise
Letting a client who is struggling with changing their eating habits know that that they are not alone in the process and will not be abandoned is a form of ______ support
emotional
Explaining to a client the way that reducing caloric intake over time will create an energy imbalance where the result will be weight loss is a form of ________ support
informational
Assisting a client with finding healthy recipes that are fast and easy and helping them create a shopping list is a form of _______ support
tangible
The biggest challenges for those who lack willpower when it comes to healthy eating are ________
temptations
________ eating can include behaviors such as binging, purging, food restriction, prolonged fasting, and use of diet pills, diuretics, and laxatives
Disordered
Learning to recognize when _______ and not hunger is leading to the desire to eat is a significant step in adjusting that habit
stress
__________ disorder is when someone has recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time while feeling out of control. Not to be confused with overeating
Binge eating
Symptoms of ___________ include intense fear of fatness, distorted body image, and restriction of calories
anorexia nervosa
Symptoms of _________ include recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors: purging, use of laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise to avoid weight gain
Bulimia nervosa
