Question 1

Your client comes to a counseling session and complains about gastrointestinal issues. What might be a typical response from a novice counselor who is assuming the role of the expert?

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A novice counselor assuming the role of the expert might jump to conclusions or give unsolicited advice, such as suggesting dietary changes without a comprehensive understanding of the client's health or dietary history.

Question 2

What constitutes an individual's worldview, and what role does worldview play in the counseling relationship?

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Question 3

It is important NOT to make assumptions about what your clients eat. Consider you are working with a client originally from Greece. Which question or statement would be appropriate while obtaining a diet recall?

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This is an open-ended question that allows the client to describe their eating habits and preferences without assuming anything about their culture or background. Avoiding assumptions and sticking to open-ended questions will help you gather accurate information and build stronger relationships with your clients.

Question 4

Most media messages encourage the consumption of low-calorie foods.

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Most media messages, especially those from the food and beverage industry, tend to promote high-calorie, processed foods rather than low-calorie options, due to their appeal and profitability.

Question 5

Does providing clients with nutrition knowledge create and sustain behavior change? Explain.

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Question 6

Discuss two novice counselor issues.

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Question 7

The physical environment can negatively affect consumers' food choices.

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The physical environment, such as the availability and accessibility of unhealthy foods, can influence consumers to make poor food choices. For example, having vending machines stocked with sugary snacks in schools may contribute to children consuming more unhealthy foods.

Question 8

Explain how the media and physical environment can influence food behaviors, and provide an example of how a nutrition counselor could help a client improve their eating habits.

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Question 9

Assuming the role of expert or empathizer is common among

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Question 10

Effective nutrition counselors should have a sense of humor.

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Having a sense of humor can help to establish a connection and build rapport with clients, which can aid in the counseling process. Humor can also make the exchange of information more engaging and memorable for clients. However, it is important for nutrition counselors to use humor appropriately and in a way that does not undermine the seriousness of their profession or the health concerns of their clients.

Question 11

Why is it important for a nutrition counselor to understand their personality before entering a counseling relationship with a client, and what are some potential issues that could arise as a result of a nutrition counselor's personality?

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Question 12

Explain the most important determinant of food choices and provide two specific examples.

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Question 13

Explain what congruence is and why it's important for nutrition counselors to have congruence.

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Question 14

What is true of novice counselors?

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Novice counselors typically have concerns about their competency, which is a common experience among those who are new to a profession or field. This is because they are still learning and gaining experience, and may feel uncertain about their ability to effectively help their clients. The other options are not true of novice counselors.

Question 15

If your client asked you if drinking water before meals could help with weight loss, what would you reply?

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While drinking water before a meal can help you feel full temporarily, weight loss is a complex issue, so it's important to discuss other factors that could help with weight loss. This answer provides information about the temporary fullness effect of drinking water before meals while also offering to discuss a more comprehensive weight loss plan.

Question 16

Taste preferences cannot be modified.

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Taste preferences can be modified over time through exposure, conditioning, and personal choices.

Question 17

Explain the difference between nutrition education and nutrition counseling, as well as the relationship between the two services.

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Question 18

Nutrition counselors should seek to fulfill their own needs through the counseling relationship.

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The role of a nutrition counselor is to provide guidance and support to clients in order to fulfill their nutritional needs, not the other way around. The counselor's personal needs should not be fulfilled through the client-counselor relationship. The primary focus should be on helping the client achieve their health and wellness goals.

Quiz 1: Preparing to Meet Your Clients