Macro Coach Behavioral Coaching and Adherence Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client consistently skips their prescribed carbohydrate servings at dinner, citing fear of weight gain. What behavioral coaching strategy should a macro coach apply first?
Answer: Explore the client's underlying beliefs about carbohydrates through motivational interviewing
Motivational interviewing helps uncover underlying food fears and beliefs that drive non-adherent behaviors before adjusting the plan.
Which of the following best describes 'autonomous motivation' in the context of macro coaching adherence?
Answer: Adhering to a nutrition plan because it aligns with the client's personal values and goals
Autonomous motivation is intrinsic and values-driven, making it far more sustainable for long-term dietary adherence than external rewards.
A macro coaching client reports feeling overwhelmed by tracking and wants to quit. What is the MOST appropriate immediate response?
Answer: Simplify tracking by temporarily switching to a flexible or hand-portion method
Temporarily simplifying tracking reduces friction and prevents dropout while maintaining forward momentum in the coaching relationship.
What does 'lapse vs. relapse' distinction mean for a macro coach working with a client who had an untracked weekend?
Answer: A lapse is a temporary deviation; a relapse is a return to consistently old patterns
Understanding that a lapse is isolated helps coaches reframe setbacks positively and prevent the all-or-nothing thinking that leads to full relapse.
Which communication technique helps a macro coach avoid triggering client defensiveness when reviewing poor adherence data?
Answer: Asking open-ended questions and reflecting observations without judgment
Non-judgmental, open-ended questioning fosters psychological safety and encourages honest self-reflection rather than defensiveness.
A client's protein adherence is consistently high but fat targets are chronically over. What behavioral strategy targets this pattern most effectively?
Answer: Use implementation intentions: 'When I eat X, I will choose Y low-fat option'
Implementation intentions create specific situation-action links that automate better food choices in the moments when fat intake tends to spike.
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