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

Waist circumference is the most widely used anthropometric measure for assessing central adiposity and associated metabolic risk, used alongside BMI.

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

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) measures diet quality by scoring adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans across multiple food and nutrient components.

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

Social Cognitive Theory, developed by Bandura, highlights self-efficacy and observational learning (modeling) as key determinants of health behavior change.

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

The doubly labeled water technique measures total energy expenditure with high accuracy by tracking the differential elimination of stable isotopes (²H and ¹⁸O) from the body.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Anthropometric, Biochemical, Clinical, Dietary

Answer

The ABCD framework in nutrition assessment stands for Anthropometric data, Biochemical data, Clinical data, and Dietary data — the four core domains evaluated.

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN Dietary Assessment & Nutrition Counseling 2