Behavioral Coaching and Adherence Flashcards
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Motivational interviewing in macro coaching primarily involves:
Answer: Exploring client's own motivation for change
MI helps clients discover their own reasons for change, increasing intrinsic motivation.
The most common reason clients fail to adhere to macro plans is:
Answer: Plan is too complex or rigid
Overly complex or rigid plans create adherence fatigue — simplicity drives consistency.
The Transtheoretical Model describes:
Answer: Stages of behavior change readiness
The TTM describes six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination.
Which strategy best helps clients build new nutrition habits?
Answer: Habit stacking — attach new habits to existing ones
Habit stacking links new behaviors to established routines, making adoption easier.
When a client says 'I can't give up pizza,' the best coaching response is:
Answer: Let's find a way to fit pizza into your macros
Flexible dieting accommodates preferred foods within macro targets, improving adherence.
Self-monitoring in nutrition coaching refers to:
Answer: Clients tracking their own intake and progress
Self-monitoring through food logging builds awareness and accountability.
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