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Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height, weight, body composilion, and what other test? Select one: a. Blood pressure b. SCOFF test c. Hydrostatic weighing d. Anthropometric measurements ANSWERV ¥ d. Anthropometric measurements With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work? Select one: a. Clients considcring training for a half-Ironman b. Issues with consistent weight loss c. Clients who wants to go vegan d. Clients who wants advice on supplements ANSWERV ¥ b. Issues with consistent weight loss Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality? Select one: a. Ina locked and secure location b. In an electronic version only c. In the manager's office d. With the client ANSWERVV A Clients often confide in the Nutrition Coach. Which client conversation would be grounds for a referral to a licensed healthcare professional? Select one: a. Chronic fatigue b. Late-night ice cream binging c. Slow weight loss of 1/2 pound per week (.22 kg) d. Occasional sleeplessness ANSWERV V¥ A A Nutrition Coach is silting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted on her Health History Questionnaire that she has never been able to maintain permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself throw up after eating large meals. What is the best course of action? Select one: a. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. b. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. c. Refer her to a clinical psychologist. d. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any more self-induced vomiting. ANSWERV V C Scientists take 5000 people and have them fill out questionnaires on their dairy intake. They then compare cancer rates between people with high intakes and low intakes. What type of study is this? Sclect one: c. Observational research d. Non-peer reviewed media ANSWERV ¥ D Which physiological change occurs with aging? Select one: a. Slower metabolism b. Higher hormonal response c. Faster metabolism d. Greater physical activity ANSWERVV A Which of the following is best defined as the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes? Select one: a. Homeopathic b. Heterogeneity c. Autostasis d. Homeostasis ANSWERYV ¥ D Which of the following is a tip for a health-supporting diet? Select one: a. Follow a diet that is low in saturated fat. b. Include lots of processed meats in your diet. c. Follow a dict that is highly rigid and controlled. d. Eat foods that are highly palatable. ANSWERVV A To which of the following terms can 'non-communicable disease (NCD) also refer? Select one: a. Chronic diseases b. Curable diseases c. Infectious diseases d. Transient diseases ANSWERV V A ‘The process of generating energy (in the form of ATP) from nutrients we consume in our diet is referred to as which of the following? Select one: a. Energy metabolism b. Energy requirement c. Energy adaption d. Energy restriction ANSWERV ¥ A Energy utilized for immediate work is known as which of the following? Select one: a. Kinetic b. Potential c. Electrical d. Nuclear ANSWERVV A What is the process of generating energy from the food we eat? Select one: a. Hemolytic b. Catabolism An existing client has been doing very well with meeting daily dietary recommendations with a 3-meal per day eating pattern, and they have met their goal to reach a healthy body weight with increased muscle tone. They express they would like to now pursue a new goal of a doing a physique competition within the next 12 months. Should the Nutrition Coach recommend they eat more or less frequently to help them meet their goals? Select one: a. A Nutrition Coach should recommend they continue eating 3 meals per day because protein timing is not important whatsoever. b. A Nutrition Coach should recommend they eat more frequent meals because they can more frequently stimulate muscle growth. c. A Nutrition Coach does not need to make any recommendations because the goal is not that extreme. d. A Nutrition Coach should recommend they eat less frequent meals because it is not possible to get the low body fat necessary for such ANSWERVV B Which of the following is the best prescription for daily protein intake for an elderly, sedentary individual? Select one: a. 1.3 g/kg body weight b. 1.6 g/kg body weight c. 0.6 g/kg body weight d. 0.8 g/kg body weigh ANSWERV V A What are enzymes? Select one: a. Protein-based structures which catalyze chemical reactions b. Protein-based structures which primarily eliminate pathogens c. Protein-based structures which transport other compounds between cells d. Protein-based structures which act as neurotransmitters ANSWERVV A The acidic chyme leaving the stomach must be neutralized before any digestion can occur in the small intestine. What compound neutralizes this chyme? Select one: a. Pepsinogen b. Sodium bicarbonate c. Chymotrypsin d. Potassium citrate ANSWERV V B What discase associated with large intakes of fructose in inactive people has recently gained more attention as a health concern? Select one: a. Cirrhosis b. Hypertriglyridemia c. Hyperinsulemia d. Non-alcoholic liver disease ANSWERV V D hich sweetener is not considered a mono- or disaccharide and is extracted from chicory root? Select one: a. Lactose b. High-fructose corn syrup ¢. Inulin d. Dextrose ANSWERVV C Select one: a. Likely to repel or not mix with water. b. Forcing hydrogen into vegetable oil to create a saturated fat. c. Likely to mix with water, or have an affinity for water. d. Imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants. ANSWERVV A What is the function of low-density lipoproteins? Select one: a. Transportation of cholesterol to cells of the body. b. Transportation of enzymes to the pancreas. c. Transportation of cholesterol to the small intestine. d. Transportation of bile to the gall bladder. ANSWERVV A What is the BEST information to share with a clicnt about coconut oil intake? Sclect one: a. Coconut oil is superior for heart heath compared to polyunsaturated fatty acids. b. Coconut oil probably has a neutral effect on heart health. ¢. There is evidence that coconut oil significantly decreases LDL cholesterol. d. There is evidence that medium-chain triglycerides found in coconut oil raises the risk of diabetes. ANSWERVV B A client tells his Nutrition Coach he is on a 2,100 keal/day diet. If he is trying to consume 30% of his calorics from fal, how many grams of fat should he be consuming? Select one: a. 367 grams of [al b. 70 grams of fat c. 163 grams of fat d. 156 grams of fat ANSWERV V B Approximately how much ethanol is metabolized per hour? Select one: a. 14 grams b. 2 grams ce. 10 grams d. 7 gram ANSWERV V D After consuming alcohol, how much of the absorbed ethanol is metabolized in the liver? Select one: a. 0.7 b. 0.9 cl d.0.8 ANSWERVV B How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire? Select one: a2 b.1 3 d.4 ANSWERVV C What is the risk associated with drinking alcohol in cold environments? d. The metabolic reactions in which they are involved. ANSWERYV ¥ C What percent of the body is made of calcium? Select one: a. 6-7% b. 9-10% ce. 14-15% d. 1-2% ANSWERV V D A client's pre-exercise weight is 80.0 kg. Their post-exercise weight is 78.0 kg. They consumed 1.0 liters of fluid during training. What was the volume of their sweat loss? Sclect one: a. 3.0 liters b. 2.0 liters c. 1.0 liter d. 2.5 liters ANSWERVV A Exercise associated hyponatremia is primarily caused by which of the following? Select one: a. Excess salt consumption b. Not consuming adequate electrolytes c. Not drinking enough sport beverages d. Excessive fluid intake ANSWERV ¥ D Where is approximately two-thirds of body water found? Select one: a. Extracellular fluid b. Intracellular fluid c. Interstitial fluid d. Digestive system ANSWERVV B Which of the following responses occurs during exercise associated hyponatremia? Select one: a. Intracellular fluid shifts outside of the cell. b. Extracellular fluid shifts inside cells. c. There is a large increase of sodium concentration in the extracellular fluid. d. There is a large increase in sodium concentration in the intracellular fluid. ANS WERV 4 B What does the phrase “hitting the wall" mean? Select one: a. Most of the muscle's amino acids have been used up and the body is trying to convert other forms of stored energy (carbohydrate and fat) to glucose. b. Most of the person's glycerol and fatty acids have been used up and the body is trying to convert other forms of stored energy (amino acids and glycogen) to glucose. c. Most of the muscle glycogen stores have been used up and the body is trying to convert other forms of stored energy (lean tissue and fat) to glucose. d. Most of the person's triglycerides have been used up and the body is trying to convert other forms of stored energy (carbohydrate and protein) to glucose. ANSWERV V C ow much protein is suggested in a post-exercise snack for a strength athlete? a. Consume recommended daily protein total and spread evenly across at least 4 meals. b. Consume pre-workout supplements with arginine. c. Consume at least 0.7 g/kg of protein each day d. Consume at least 10 grams of androstenedione cach day. ANSWERVV A How can protein-rich meal replacements help clients improve weight loss? Select one: a. By limiting clients to consuming only protein shakes for a set time period b. By significantly increasing daily energy expenditure ce. By reducing caloric intake and decreasing satiely d. By reducing caloric intake and increasing total protein intake to aid in satiety ANSWERVV¥V D Proven side effects from creatine use in healthy individuals include which of the following? Select one: a. Kidney damage b. Weight gain c. Dehydration d. Muscle cramping ANSWERV V B What is the daily amount of caffeine that is considered safe in healthy individuals? Select one: a. 800 mg/day b. 400-500 mg/day c. 10 mg/kg of body weight d. 1,000 mg/day ANSWERV V B Eating while watching television is an example of which of type of eating behavior? Select one: a. Social masticating b. Purposeful consumption c. Distracted eating d. Multi-tasked meals ANSWERV ¥ C Which of the following is the main way that the media influences eating behaviors? Select one: a. Companies are allowed to promise results without any evidence to back up claims. b. The media has a priority of demonstrating a strong anti-fat bias. ¢, It has an overall strong influence over what people sce as "normal" and these images can be misleading. d. Advertisements often tell people what they should be consuming. ANSWERV ¥ C Which of the following statements defines social support? Select one: a. Posting on social media about how much weight a client has lost b. Providing counseling sessions with clients who exhibit signs of eating disorders c. Support provided by others including emotional support, providing information, or assistance d, Inserting personal biases in to conversations so that all opinions are heard ANS WERV 4 Cc Select one: a. The ability to use reflective statements b. The ability to match verbal and nonverbal cues ce. The ability to ask quality questions d. The ability to be an active listener ANSWERV ¥ C In terms of providing feedback to a client throughout a program, which of the following is the best approach’? Select one: a. Provide consistent and thorough feedback to all clients. b. Provide consistent praise and encouragement. c. Provide feedback based on client needs and efficacy. d. Provide feedback to keep clients on track. ANSWERV ¥ C Which of the following represents the importance of mirroring as a nonverbal communication technique? Select one: a. Allows coach to pick up on cultural differences b. Allows coach set example for goal behavior c. Allows coach to demonstrate authorily d. Allows coach to influence client perceptions ANSWERV V A Which of the following allows for empathetic listening to occur? Select one: a. The Nutrition coach respects and accepts the client. b. The Nutrition coach is judgmental. c. The Nutrition coach provides conditional support. d. The Nutrition coach provides generic compliments. ANSWERV V A client is not sure that they can reduce their intake of snacks at work, but their Nutrition Coach reminds them that they felt the same way when they thought they could not reduce their alcohol intake. The coach is using which of the following to increase this client's self-efficacy for the specific task of reducing snacks? Select one: a. Verbal persuasion b. Vicarious experience c. Performance accomplishments d. Physiological states ANSWERV V A Self-efficacy is mediated by how many sources? Select one: a4 b.5 2 d.3 ANSWERVV A Which of the following varies along a continuum and is reflective of the level to which a behavior is integrated into an individual's values or identity? Select one: a. Motivational regulation b. Intentions c. Behavior 
