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answer-C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
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With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
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Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
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D. In a locked and secure location - Correct answer-D. In a locked and secure location
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A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. During the
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selfinduced vomiting. - Correct answer-A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist
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With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
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A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
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B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
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Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
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Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of the
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A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and feels
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D. Closely monitor her situation. - Correct answer-C. Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
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Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach?
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B. Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist
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Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height, weight, body
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Correct Answers 2023 Latest Updates A
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When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has been
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getting worse, what is the most appropriate recommendation?
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A. Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
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B. Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
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C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
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With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
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A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
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B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
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C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
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D. Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities - Correct answer-C.
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According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of an
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appropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
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A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
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B. Body type and cultural preferences sh
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C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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D. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake. - Correct answer-C.
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During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular gastrointestinal issues,
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ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the best course of action?
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A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next meeting.
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B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side effects.
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C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
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D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician. - Correct answer-D.
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A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she occasionally suffers from
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anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription medications. To which
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healthcare professional should she be referred?
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A. Podiatrist
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B. Physiologist
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D. Psychiatrist - Correct answer-D. Psychiatrist
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One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of the
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following would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight client?
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A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
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B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
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C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
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Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
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A. In an electronic version only
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B. With the client
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C. In the manager's office
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D. In a locked and secure location - Correct answer-D. In a locked and secure location
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A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks. During the
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most recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27 pounds. What is the best
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course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
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A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
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B. Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
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D. Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week. - Correct answer-B. Informally
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According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum number of
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A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She noted
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on her Health History Questionnaire that she has never been able to maintain
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permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself throw up after eating
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large meals. What is the best course of action?
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A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist.
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B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
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C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
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Specialist.
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D. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any more
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selfinduced vomiting. - Correct answer-A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist
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With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
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A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
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B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
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C. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
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D. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-restricted diet -
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Correct answer-A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
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Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
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A. Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
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B. Nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
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C. Nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
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To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
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presented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
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A. Easy to understand
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C. Delivered slowly
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D. Reviewed several times - Correct answer-B. Based on prior experience
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Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of the
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following?
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A. Reliability and validity
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B. References and values
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C. Resources and volume
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D. Recall and verbiage - Correct answer-A. Reliability and validity
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To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the content
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presented is highly relevant and what other quality?
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B. Practical
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C. Brief
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Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
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A. The health status of a client from sickness to wellness
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B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
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D. The type of alternative health practices that are legitimately recognized - Correct
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answer-B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
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A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy and feels
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sadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of action?
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A. Call 911.
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B. Contact her spouse to discuss options.
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D. Closely monitor her situation. - Correct answer-C. Refer her to a clinical psychiatrist.
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Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach?
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A. Design a 5-day meal plan for a healthy client.
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B. Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist
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or physician.
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C. Recommend a diet that contains up to 50% protein.
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Common assessments performed by a Nutrition Coach include height, weight, body
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composition, and what other test?
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