CDN Weight Management Counseling 3

Question 1

The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) stage where a client is actively changing behavior but for less than 6 months is called:

Accepted Answer

Action

Answer

The Action stage involves active behavioral change that has been occurring for less than 6 months.

Question 2

A client has a resting metabolic rate (RMR) of 1,400 kcal/day and an activity factor of 1.3. A deficit of 500 kcal/day would require a daily intake of approximately:

Accepted Answer

1,320 kcal

Answer

TDEE = 1,400 × 1.3 = 1,820 kcal; subtracting 500 kcal gives a target of 1,320 kcal/day.

Question 3

Which assessment tool is MOST appropriate for identifying emotional eating patterns in a weight management client?

Accepted Answer

Emotional Eating Scale (EES)

Answer

The Emotional Eating Scale (EES) is a validated tool that assesses the urge to eat in response to specific negative emotions.

Question 4

In weight management counseling, 'stimulus control' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Modifying environmental cues that trigger overeating

Answer

Stimulus control involves identifying and modifying environmental triggers (e.g., keeping high-calorie foods out of sight) to reduce overeating cues.

Question 5

A waist circumference of >102 cm in men and >88 cm in women indicates increased risk for which condition cluster?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease

Answer

These waist circumference thresholds are established criteria for abdominal obesity, a major component of metabolic syndrome associated with cardiovascular risk.

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CDN Weight Management Counseling 3