CHC Chronic Disease Prevention & Lifestyle Management 5

Question 1

A client newly diagnosed with hypertension asks what the target blood pressure goal is according to the American Heart Association. What should the health coach relay?

Accepted Answer

Below 130/80 mmHg for most adults

Answer

The 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines define the treatment target for most adults with hypertension as less than 130/80 mmHg.

Question 2

Which health coaching approach is most appropriate when a client expresses ambivalence about changing their alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Use reflective listening and explore the pros and cons of change together

Answer

Reflective listening and exploring ambivalence through motivational interviewing is the standard client-centered approach for behavior change conversations.

Question 3

What is the role of fiber in chronic disease prevention, and how much does the average American consume daily versus the recommended amount?

Accepted Answer

Fiber reduces CVD and T2D risk; Americans average ~15g vs. 25–38g recommended

Answer

Dietary fiber lowers LDL, improves glycemic control, and feeds beneficial gut microbiota; Americans consume about 15g/day versus the 25–38g recommendation.

Question 4

A client asks why health coaches screen for food insecurity. Which best explains the relationship between food insecurity and chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity is associated with poorer diet quality, higher obesity rates, and increased T2D and CVD risk

Answer

Food insecurity restricts access to nutritious food, drives consumption of cheap high-calorie options, and is strongly linked to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Question 5

When evaluating a client's readiness to adopt a plant-forward diet, which question most directly assesses their self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

How confident are you, on a scale of 1–10, that you can prepare plant-based meals most days?

Answer

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to perform a specific behavior; a confidence rating directly measures this construct.

(CHC) Certified Health Coach Practice Test

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CHC Chronic Disease Prevention & Lifestyle Management 5