Weight Management Strategies Flashcards
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Which type of exercise has been shown to MOST significantly increase resting metabolic rate over the long term?
Answer: Resistance/strength training
Resistance training builds lean muscle mass, which increases basal metabolic rate because muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat tissue.
A client drinks two sugary sodas daily and wants to manage their weight. An IIN health coach would MOST likely suggest:
Answer: Gradually introducing healthier beverage options using the Crowding Out approach
The Crowding Out approach gently introduces better alternatives rather than demanding immediate elimination, supporting lasting behavior change.
Which gut-health factor is NOW recognized as playing a significant role in weight regulation?
Answer: Gut microbiome composition
Research shows that gut microbiome diversity and composition influence calorie extraction, fat storage, and metabolic hormones tied to weight.
Eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods is linked to weight gain PRIMARILY because these foods:
Answer: Are engineered to override satiety signals and promote overconsumption
Ultra-processed foods are designed with combinations of salt, sugar, and fat that hijack the brain's reward system and make it easy to overeat.
A health coach notices a client is highly motivated but frequently misses their planned workouts due to a busy schedule. The IIN-aligned coaching strategy is to:
Answer: Help the client design a realistic, shorter movement routine that fits their life
IIN coaching meets clients where they are, co-creating strategies that are feasible within their real-life constraints for sustainable success.
What is 'emotional eating' and why is it relevant to weight management coaching?
Answer: Using food to cope with emotions rather than physiological hunger, often leading to overconsumption
Emotional eating drives caloric intake beyond physical need and is a key pattern IIN coaches help clients identify and address.
Which macronutrient distribution approach is central to a ketogenic diet used by some clients for weight loss?
Answer: Very high fat, moderate protein, very low carbohydrate
The ketogenic diet typically consists of roughly 70–75% fat, 20–25% protein, and only 5–10% carbohydrates to induce a metabolic state of ketosis.