CDN CDN Nutrition Counseling & Behavioral Change

Question 1

In motivational interviewing (MI), which technique involves reflecting back what a client has said to encourage deeper exploration?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening

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Open-ended questioning

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Affirmation

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Summarizing

Question 2

According to the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change), a patient who acknowledges a dietary problem but is not planning to change within the next 30 days is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

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Precontemplation

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Preparation

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Action

Question 3

Which counseling approach is most evidence-based for changing dietary behaviors in patients with chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) adapted for nutrition

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Didactic nutrition education lectures

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Strict meal plans with no patient input

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Supplement-based interventions

Question 4

A dietitian sets a SMART goal with a client. Which example best illustrates a SMART nutrition goal?

Accepted Answer

'Replace one sugary beverage with water 5 days per week for the next month'

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'Eat healthier foods every day'

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'Try to reduce sugar intake'

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'Improve overall diet quality'

Question 5

Which communication style is most likely to increase a patient's resistance to dietary change?

Accepted Answer

Providing unsolicited advice in a directive tone

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Asking open-ended questions

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Affirming the patient's efforts

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Exploring ambivalence collaboratively

Question 6

What does the term 'change talk' refer to in motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

The client's own statements about desire, ability, reasons, or commitment to change

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The dietitian explaining why change is necessary

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Written educational materials about dietary change

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Setting a structured meal plan timeline