Setting goals etc Flashcards
What are some methods of gathering nutritional information
Questionnaires Food Dairy Interview Observation Nutritional testing
What are some key points when consulting about nutrition
Clarity, Motivation, avoid judgment, understand constraint, Foresee, Options, Respect privacy
What barriers can you identify using a questionnaire
Time to prepare food Family commitments Job commitments Social habits Health problems
What are problems with questionaires
Clients can be biased in answerd
When using a food diary when should the client log their meals
After each meal is done, not at the end of the day
What information about the foods eaten should be provided if possible in a food diary
Amount of each food and the brand of the food
What additional information (not related to food) should be in a food diary
Time of intake, fluid intake, activity, energy levels
What are some examples of client goals in terms of nutrition
Weight loss
Muscle tone
Improve eating patterns
Fuel sport or exercise
What do SMART goals mean
Specific Measurable Realistic Time bound
What is the performance equation
Performance = Potential - psychological interference
What are the steps in the behaviour change model
Not thinking, thinking, preparation, action, maintenance, stable, relapse
What are some physical symptoms of anorexia
Extreme weight loss, reduced growth, constipation pain, hair loss, bad circulation, dry skin, bad bone density
What are some psychological symptoms of anorexia
Fear of gaining weight, distorted perception of body, denial of problem, mood swings, can be obsessive
What are some behaviour traits of an individual with anorexia
Eating rituals, self starvation, restlessness, hyperactivity, baggy clothes, vomiting
What are some potential long term problems of anorexia
Hard to get pregnant, osteoporosis, death
What are some physical symptoms of bulimia
Frequent weight change, sore throat, tooth decay, swollen glands and face, bad skin, tiredness
What are some phycological symptoms of bulimia
Uncontrollable eating urges, food obsession, distorted perception of body, mood swings, anxiety and depression, low self esteem
What are some behavioural traits of bulimics
Binging and vomiting, toilet after meals, laxatives, fasting, excessive exercise, secret eating
What are some potential long term effects of bulimia
Stomach rupture, Heart attack, chocking, tooth erosion,
What are the bodies fat stores known as
Adipose tissue
What are fat cells called
Adipocytes
How do fat stores increase
Adipocytes increase in size or number
What are some strategies to improve client motivation
Reinforcement Praise Group work Supportive other Period testing to show improvement Behavioural strategies Charting progress Rewards
What is fat distribution effected by
Gender, Genetics, hormones
What is the typical fat distribution in males
Apple shape, Android
What is the typical fat distribution in females
Pear shape, Gynoid
What is a potential risk of a android shape
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
What are 3 ways to measure body composition
BMI, Abdominal circumference, Hip to waist ratio
What is the equation for BMI
BMI= weight (kg) / height^2 (m)
What is normal weight in BMI
18.5-24.9
What is morbid obesity in BMI
40>
In a waist circumference test what values indicate a lower risk
Males: <94cm (37 inches)
Females <80 cm (32 inches)
In a waist circumference test what values indicate a high risk
Males <102cm (40 inches)
Females <88cm (35 inches)
