ACBN Dietary Assessment & Nutrition Counseling 2

Question 1

Which anthropometric measurement is most commonly used alongside BMI to specifically assess central (abdominal) adiposity?

Accepted Answer

Waist circumference

Answer

Hip circumference

Answer

Mid-upper arm circumference

Answer

Sagittal abdominal diameter

Question 2

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a validated scoring tool used primarily to measure which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Diet quality in relation to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Answer

Physical activity levels relative to caloric intake

Answer

Micronutrient adequacy in clinical patient populations

Answer

Food security status within a household

Question 3

Which behavior change theory emphasizes the role of self-efficacy and learning through observing others (observational learning) in shaping dietary behavior?

Accepted Answer

Social Cognitive Theory

Answer

Health Belief Model

Answer

Theory of Planned Behavior

Answer

Transtheoretical Model

Question 4

Which method of dietary assessment provides the highest degree of accuracy for measuring total energy expenditure but is the most resource-intensive?

Accepted Answer

Doubly labeled water technique

Answer

24-hour dietary recall

Answer

Food frequency questionnaire

Answer

Weighed food record

Question 5

In a comprehensive nutrition assessment, the ABCD framework refers to which four domains?

Accepted Answer

Anthropometric, Biochemical, Clinical, Dietary

Answer

Age, Body weight, Caloric needs, Deficiencies

Answer

Assessment, Baseline, Counseling, Documentation

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Activity, BMI, Calories, Dietary history

Question 6

Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value represents the average daily nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a specific life stage and sex group?

Accepted Answer

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

Answer

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

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Adequate Intake (AI)

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Question 7

A nutritionist uses the 'ask-tell-ask' technique during a counseling session. This approach is most aligned with which counseling framework?

Accepted Answer

Motivational Interviewing

Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Answer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Answer

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy