IAHC Nutrition and Lifestyle 3

Question 1

Which dietary pattern is most consistently associated with longevity in US population research and aligned with IAHC recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean-style diet

Answer

Carnivore diet

Answer

Low-fat high-carb diet

Answer

Ketogenic diet

Question 2

An IAHC coach identifies a client using food as an emotional coping mechanism. The first coaching step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Explore and acknowledge the emotional triggers without judgment before co-creating strategies

Answer

Immediately eliminate the trigger foods from the client's home

Answer

Refer the client to a therapist and close the coaching relationship

Answer

Set a strict eating schedule to override emotional eating patterns

Question 3

What does IAHC teach coaches about the role of gut microbiome in overall health?

Accepted Answer

It influences immune function, mental health, and metabolic health beyond digestion

Answer

It only affects digestion and bowel regularity

Answer

It is primarily determined by genetics and cannot be influenced by diet

Answer

It should only be assessed by gastroenterologists

Question 4

A client reports skipping breakfast daily. An IAHC coach should:

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's reasons, energy levels, and hunger patterns before any recommendation

Answer

Insist the client eat breakfast immediately to boost metabolism

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Diagnose the client with disordered eating

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Prescribe intermittent fasting as an alternative

Question 5

In IAHC lifestyle coaching, which environmental design strategy best supports healthy eating habits?

Accepted Answer

Restructuring the home food environment to make healthy options more visible and accessible

Answer

Posting calorie counts on every food package

Answer

Banning all processed foods from the household

Answer

Installing kitchen locks to prevent late-night snacking

Question 6

According to IAHC principles, which statement best describes the relationship between physical activity and mental health?

Accepted Answer

Regular physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety by influencing neurotransmitter systems

Answer

Exercise only benefits physical health metrics like weight and blood pressure

Answer

Mental health improvements from exercise require at least 90 minutes of daily vigorous activity

Answer

Physical activity has no proven effect on mood for clients with clinical depression