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Client Consultation & Program Design Flashcards

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  1. During an intake interview, a new client mentions experiencing chest pain during recent workouts. What is the most appropriate next step?

    Answer: Refer the client to a physician for medical clearance before proceeding

    Chest pain during exertion is a red flag that requires medical clearance before any nutrition or training program begins.

  2. Which dietary assessment method is LEAST affected by memory recall bias?

    Answer: Weighed food record completed at the time of eating

    Weighed food records are completed in real time, so they do not depend on the client's memory of past intake.

  3. In motivational interviewing, what is the main purpose of reflective listening?

    Answer: To mirror the client's statements, showing understanding and drawing out change talk

    Reflective listening restates the client's own words to build rapport and encourage the client to voice reasons for change.

  4. Which of the following goals best meets SMART criteria?

    Answer: Increase daily protein intake to 1.6 g/kg body weight within 4 weeks

    This goal is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

  5. A client says, "I know I should fix my eating, and I'll probably do something about it in the next few months, but not yet." Which stage of change is this?

    Answer: Contemplation

    Contemplation describes intending to change within roughly six months without being ready to act now.

  6. A client with type 1 diabetes asks a non-licensed sports nutritionist for a meal plan to adjust insulin dosing around training. What is the best response?

    Answer: Refer the client to a registered dietitian and physician for medical nutrition therapy

    Insulin-related meal planning is medical nutrition therapy and falls outside a non-licensed nutritionist's scope of practice.

  7. The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is most commonly used during program design to estimate which value?

    Answer: Resting metabolic rate

    Mifflin-St Jeor predicts resting metabolic rate, which is then multiplied by an activity factor to estimate total energy needs.

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