CLT Nutrition Counseling & Meal Planning 3

Question 1

Which counseling model is most aligned with helping a LEAP client navigate resistance to dietary change?

Accepted Answer

Motivational interviewing (MI)

Answer

Motivational interviewing helps resolve ambivalence and builds intrinsic motivation for adherence to restrictive dietary protocols like LEAP.

Question 2

A client states, 'I know I should follow the meal plan, but eating out with friends is really hard.' A CLT using motivational interviewing would BEST respond with:

Accepted Answer

'Tell me more about what makes eating out challenging for you.'

Answer

Reflective listening and open questions explore the client's barriers, a core MI technique that builds rapport and supports behavior change.

Question 3

When a CLT sets SMART goals with a client for meal planning, what does the 'T' in SMART stand for?

Accepted Answer

Time-bound

Answer

Time-bound goals include a specific deadline, making them more actionable and measurable for the client.

Question 4

A client with IBS on a LEAP plan reports that her husband cooks all meals and is skeptical of the protocol. The CLT's BEST strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Invite the husband to a counseling session to explain the evidence base and practical meal strategies

Answer

Engaging key household members improves the social support environment, which is a critical determinant of dietary adherence.

Question 5

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) describes a client who says, 'I've been meal prepping my LEAP foods every Sunday for three months'?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

Answer

Maintenance is characterized by sustained behavior change beyond six months; three months of consistent behavior places the client in the Action stage, but consistent practice beyond six months would indicate Maintenance.

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CLT Nutrition Counseling & Meal Planning 3