Chapter 10: The Role of a Nutrition Coach

Question 1

Vitamin D use in the body

Answer 1

Bone health and calcium absorption

Question 2

Calcium use in the body

Answer 2

Bone health and biological functions

Question 3

Potassium use in the body

Answer 3

Blood pressure control and kidney health

Question 4

Fiber use in the body

Answer 4

Digestive health and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Question 5

Food addiction

Answer 5

A chronic disease characterized by an individual seeking food in a compulsive, difficult to control maneuver.

Question 6

Scope of practice

Answer 6

The procedures, actions, and processes that a health care practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license.

Question 7

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Answer 7

The largest organization of food and nutrition professionals promoting the field through research, education, and advocacy.

Question 8

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Answer 8

Treating medical conditions with diet.

Question 9

Disordered eating referred professional

Answer 9

Therapist, psychologist, and clinical social worker

Question 10

Digestive issues referred professional

Answer 10

Gastroenterologist

Question 11

High blood pressure referred professional

Answer 11

Physician or cardiologist

Question 12

Food allergies referred professional

Answer 12

Allergist or physician

Question 13

Diabetes referred professional

Answer 13

Endocrinologist

Question 14

Thyroid issues referred professional

Answer 14

Endocrinologist

Question 15

Sinus issues referred professional

Answer 15

Physician or ear, nose, throat specialist

Question 16

Motivational Interviewing

Answer 16

A counseling approach used to elicit behavior change through resolving ambivalence.

Question 17

Stages of change

Answer 17

The dynamic phases of the behavior change process.

Question 18

Pre-contemplation stage

Answer 18

There is no intention fo addressing the behavior

Question 19

Contemplation stage

Answer 19

They are aware of the need to change, but have barriers to overcome to address it.

Question 20

Preparation stage

Answer 20

They have the desire to change and are seeking a way to do so.

Question 21

Action stage

Answer 21

They are taking the necessary steps to address their behavior and change it.

Question 22

Maintenance stage

Answer 22

They are continuing todo what is needed to maintain the desired behavior.

Question 23

Rapport

Answer 23

A close, harmonious relationship where feelings and ideas are communicated effectively.

Question 24

Motivation

Answer 24

Someone’s reason for acting or behaving in a certain way.

Question 25

Smart Goals

Answer 25

A set of conditions goals should meet for individual’s to have the most success.

Question 26

S in SMART goals

Answer 26

Specific

Question 27

M in SMART goals

Answer 27

Measurable

Question 28

A in SMART goals

Answer 28

Attainable

Question 29

R in SMART goals

Answer 29

Realistic

Question 30

T in SMART goals

Answer 30

Timely

Question 31

Client-appropriate goals

Answer 31

Goals aligning with the client’s values, beliefs, and motivation.

Question 32

Commitment

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The quality of being dedicated to a cause or goal.

Question 33

Commitment strategy

Answer 33

A way to gain leverage on oneself and make desired changes.

Question 34

Mental toughness

Answer 34

The ability to respond to adversity in a way that does not allow it to stop the progress toward one’s own goals.

Question 35

Confidentiality

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A set of rules governing the access to information discussed between a health care practitioner and their client.

Question 36

Client privacy

Answer 36

The practice of maintaining the security and confidentiality of the client’s records.

Question 37

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Answer 37

Establishes national standards for electronic health care transactions and records to maintain confidentiality of health related information.

Question 38

Protected Health Information

Answer 38

Client records including current or past medical conditions, payment details, or health care provisions.