ACBN Dietary Assessment & Nutrition Counseling 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a recognized limitation of the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) as a dietary assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

It relies on memory and may introduce recall bias

Answer

The FFQ relies on a participant's memory of habitual food intake, which can introduce recall bias and inaccuracies, particularly for foods consumed infrequently.

Question 2

A client's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is primarily calculated using which combination of factors?

Accepted Answer

Age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level

Answer

The EER is calculated using age, sex, body weight, height, and physical activity level, as defined by the Institute of Medicine's DRI equations.

Question 3

Which counseling skill specifically involves reflecting back the emotional content embedded in a client's statement, beyond just the factual content?

Accepted Answer

Empathic reflection

Answer

Empathic reflection involves acknowledging and mirroring the emotional dimension of what a client has expressed, demonstrating understanding of feelings as well as content.

Question 4

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Maximum Safe Dose (MSD)

Answer

Maximum Safe Dose (MSD) is not a DRI category; the recognized DRI values include EAR, RDA, AI, UL, and EER.

Question 5

In a nutrition counseling session, using the SMART goal framework ensures that goals are defined as:

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — a framework that ensures nutrition goals are clearly defined and actionable.

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN - Nutritionist Exam Practice Test

ACBN Dietary Assessment & Nutrition Counseling 3