Question 1

What is defined as a supportive process aimed at guiding a client toward nutritional health and well-being?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition counseling is defined as a supportive process aimed at guiding a client toward nutritional health and well-being. Goal setting, counseling relationship, and nutrition education are all important components of nutrition counseling, but none of them alone encompass the full definition of the process. Therefore, D is the best choice as it is the most comprehensive and accurate option.

Question 2

Your client tells you that eating donuts for breakfast is a habit for him because his wife always buys a dozen donuts and leaves them on the counter by the coffeepot. He typically eats what is left after his wife and kids eat. What advice could you offer your client to help him improve his eating habits?

Accepted Answer

E

Question 3

Understanding what people feel from their frame of reference is known as

Accepted Answer

Empathy is the ability to understand and feel what someone else is feeling from their frame of reference or perspective. It involves putting yourself in their shoes, being emotionally aware of their experience, and acknowledging their emotions without judgment.

Question 4

When a nutrition counselor's verbal and nonverbal behavior are consistent, they are said to have

Accepted Answer

Congruence refers to the alignment between an individual's verbal and nonverbal behaviors, indicating authenticity and consistency in communication.

Question 5

Which is true of the relationship between the client and the counselor?

Accepted Answer

The effect of the client-counselor relationship is most often cited as the reason for success or failure of a counseling interaction. While both the counselor's personality and theoretical approach are important to consider, the relationship between the client and counselor has been shown to be the most important factor in predicting successful outcomes in counseling. It is also important for the counselor to remain aware of and respect cultural differences with their client, but this is not necessarily the same as allowing their own culture to guide the session. Successful clients often report that their relationship with their counselor was a key factor in their progress, rather than viewing it as unimportant. The counselor's worldview may have an impact on their approach, but it is not necessarily the most important predictor of success for the client.

Question 6

Which statement is true regarding nutrition knowledge and food behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who have higher levels of knowledge are more likely to have better quality diets. While disseminating nutrition information is an important first step, it is not enough to change behavior. Increasing knowledge can be a valuable education strategy for individuals to make better food choices, however, it should be combined with other behavior change techniques such as goal setting and self-monitoring. Studies have shown that individuals who have higher levels of nutrition knowledge are more likely to have better quality diets.

Question 7

Veda is a college student and only has a 45-minute break to eat lunch. She often goes to a drive thru to pick up a cheeseburger, medium French fry, and medium soft drink for lunch. What likely influences Veda to go to a drive thru for lunch?

Accepted Answer

Veda only has a 45-minute break and is likely choosing the drive thru for lunch because of its convenience and quick service, allowing her to have enough time to eat before returning to class.

Question 8

What is defined as a combination of educational strategies, accompanied by environmental support, designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of food choices and nutrition-related behaviors conducive to health and well-being?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition education is specifically defined as the combination of educational strategies and environmental support to facilitate voluntary adoption of healthy food choices and nutrition-related behaviors.

Question 9

Sally was referred to nutrition counseling by her doctor after she was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). How could you begin to establish rapport?

Accepted Answer

Establishing rapport involves creating a comfortable and respectful environment for the client. Asking how the client would like to be addressed, inquiring about their well-being, and engaging in small talk are effective ways to make the client feel valued and at ease, which is crucial at the beginning of a counseling relationship.

Question 10

Tom was referred to nutrition counseling after he was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. During the nutrition counseling session, Tom had his arms crossed, was tapping his foot, and appeared distracted. What was likely the reason for Tom's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Tom's body language, such as crossing arms and tapping his foot, suggests anxiety or nervousness about the counseling session.

Question 11

Your client, Radika, is Hindu and does not eat beef for religious reason. You are a nutrition counselor from Oklahoma, and your family owns a cattle ranch. How can you work toward being culturally sensitive?

Accepted Answer

Asking Radika about other protein sources she consumes is a respectful and culturally sensitive approach. It acknowledges her dietary restrictions without challenging her beliefs or practices.

Question 12

Jobe is half Italian and was born and raised in Louisiana. Jobe found out his blood pressure was slightly elevated and was referred to the nutrition counselor. What assumptions can the nutrition counselor make about Jobe?

Accepted Answer

It is not safe to make assumptions about an individual based solely on their ethnicity or place of origin. Jobe may or may not eat traditional Italian or Cajun cuisine, and may or may not have a family history of high blood pressure. The nutrition counselor should gather more information about Jobe's diet and lifestyle before making any recommendations.

Question 13

What step(s) should a nutrition counselor take to effectively build a relationship with a client?

Accepted Answer

Building a relationship with a client is important in the field of nutrition counseling as it can enhance the effectiveness of the counselor-client interactions. Establishing rapport, showing empathy, and forming a trusting relationship are considered key factors for building a strong relationship with a client. Once a trusting relationship has been established, a nutrition counselor can then help clients identify specific behaviors to alter, help them goal set, and develop an individualized action plan, as mentioned in option B. However, without a strong relationship, clients may not be as likely to follow through with the recommendations. Option C is also important, but it only addresses the counselor's communication style and not the building of a relationship. Option D is also important, but it does not address the initial steps required to establish a trusting relationship with the client. Option E is a combination of options B and D, but it does not emphasize the importance of establishing a relationship before moving on to goal-setting and action planning.

Question 14

What should you consider when thinking about how sensory appeal affects food behavior?

Accepted Answer

Biological taste preferences are influenced by early exposure and cultural norms, making it important to consider these factors when thinking about how sensory appeal affects food behavior. Taste is also an important determinant of food choices, although other sensory factors such as smell and texture also play a role. Dietary behavior change is possible and illness can impact food preferences. While sour taste preferences may be more common in some children, taste preferences can vary widely among individuals.

Question 15

Food behavior in response to stress results from what type of factor?

Accepted Answer

Food behavior in response to stress is a psychological factor, as stress can lead to emotional eating or overeating as a coping mechanism. Social influences, media and physical environment, economics, availability and variety can all play a role in food behavior, but they are not specific to the response to stress.

Question 16

Shahad started packing her lunch instead of eating take-out after her friend started packing her lunch. Shahad modified her food choices at lunch due to

Accepted Answer

Shahad modified her food choices at lunch due to social influences, specifically her friend's decision to pack lunch.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of how culture and religion can affect food choices?

Accepted Answer

Family gatherings and daily coffee breaks with sweet rolls are examples of cultural rituals that can affect food choices. These rituals are ingrained in the culture and may influence what types of foods are consumed during these events. Religion can also play a role in food choices, such as certain foods being forbidden or encouraged based on religious beliefs.

Question 18

Which is true about clients seeking nutrition counseling?

Accepted Answer

Clients come into nutrition counseling with unique personalities, health care problems, and issues related to the counseling process. It is important for the nutrition counselor to recognize and address these individual differences in order to provide effective counseling. The other options are not entirely true or applicable in all cases.

Question 19

Monica stopped eating lunch at her favorite fast-food restaurant in an attempt to lower her saturated fat intake. Monica modified her food choices due to

Accepted Answer

Monica modified her food choices due to health concerns regarding her saturated fat intake.

Question 20

An effective nutrition counselor

Accepted Answer

A nutrition counselor should be aware of the diverse cultural and gender backgrounds of their clients in order to provide personalized and effective recommendations. A sense of humor and attitudes aligned with ableism, as well as having undesirable ideologies, would not be helpful in building trust with clients and providing appropriate guidance. Honesty and congruence are important traits, but not as essential as cultural and gender awareness. Pessimism and hopefulness are personal traits that may or may not be helpful, depending on the situation.

Quiz 1: Preparing to Meet Your Clients