Client Assessment and Onboarding Flashcards
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During an initial client assessment, which of the following questions is most important for understanding a client's dietary history?
Answer: Have you tracked macros or calories before, and what was your experience?
Understanding prior tracking experience reveals a client's familiarity with macros, any negative associations with restriction, and their readiness for a structured nutrition protocol.
A new client's intake form indicates they have Type 2 diabetes and are currently taking metformin. The macro coach should:
Answer: Ask the client to consult their physician before beginning a macro program, and coordinate with the healthcare provider
A macro coach is not a licensed medical professional. Clients with medical conditions like Type 2 diabetes should have physician clearance, and the coach should coordinate with the healthcare team.
When onboarding a client, the coach asks about the client's typical daily schedule. This information is primarily used to:
Answer: Structure meal timing and macro distribution around work, training, and sleep schedules
Daily schedule information helps the coach design a practical meal plan — placing higher carbohydrate meals around training windows and ensuring the plan fits the client's real lifestyle.
A client's initial body composition assessment shows 35% body fat. Which measurement tools are most appropriate for tracking changes over time with this client?
Answer: Tape measurements, progress photos, and weekly scale average
Tape measurements, progress photos, and weekly average weight are practical, accessible, and track body composition changes accurately enough for coaching purposes without the cost or accessibility limitations of clinical methods.
What is the primary purpose of collecting a 3–7 day food log from a new client during onboarding?
Answer: To establish a baseline understanding of current intake, eating patterns, and potential areas for improvement
A baseline food log reveals current caloric intake, macro distribution, meal timing, food preferences, and behavioral patterns — all essential for designing a personalized and realistic macro plan.
During onboarding, a client mentions they have a history of disordered eating (orthorexia) several years ago. The most appropriate coach response is to:
Answer: Assess current relationship with food, recommend consultation with a mental health professional, and consider a less rigid approach like intuitive eating with gentle guidance
A history of disordered eating requires careful assessment of current food relationship and may warrant referral to a therapist before beginning structured macro tracking, which can trigger obsessive behaviors.
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