IAHC Client Assessment and Goal Setting 2

Question 1

In IAHC's coaching model, what is the primary purpose of co-creating an action plan with a client rather than prescribing one?

Accepted Answer

It increases client autonomy and ownership, improving adherence

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It saves the coach time during sessions

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It is required by US healthcare law

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It ensures the plan is medically accurate

Question 2

A client sets a goal that the IAHC coach believes is unrealistic for the current timeframe. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Gently explore potential obstacles and adjust the goal collaboratively with the client

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Reject the goal and assign a more realistic one

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Accept any goal without comment to preserve rapport

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Refer the client to a physician before proceeding

Question 3

What does 'values clarification' in IAHC coaching help clients identify?

Accepted Answer

The core personal priorities that drive meaningful and sustained behavior change

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The financial cost of their health goals

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Nutritional values of specific foods

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The monetary value of a health insurance plan

Question 4

An IAHC coach reviews a client's food diary before a session. This is an example of which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring assessment

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Formative assessment

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Clinical nutritional analysis

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Summative outcome assessment

Question 5

When setting health coaching goals, IAHC recommends prioritizing which type of goal first?

Accepted Answer

Short-term process goals (e.g., walk 20 minutes three times this week)

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Long-term outcome goals (e.g., lose 30 lbs in 6 months)

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Financial health goals related to reducing medical costs

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Social comparison goals based on peer benchmarks

Question 6

In IAHC's 'whole person' assessment approach, coaches consider which domains beyond physical health?

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Mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental factors

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Only diet and exercise

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Medical history and pharmaceutical use only

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Genetic predispositions and family disease history