Dietary Assessment & Nutrition Counseling Flashcards
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Which anthropometric measurement is most commonly used alongside BMI to specifically assess central (abdominal) adiposity?
Answer: Waist circumference
Waist circumference is the most widely used anthropometric measure for assessing central adiposity and associated metabolic risk, used alongside BMI.
The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a validated scoring tool used primarily to measure which of the following?
Answer: Diet quality in relation to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) measures diet quality by scoring adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans across multiple food and nutrient components.
Which behavior change theory emphasizes the role of self-efficacy and learning through observing others (observational learning) in shaping dietary behavior?
Answer: Social Cognitive Theory
Social Cognitive Theory, developed by Bandura, highlights self-efficacy and observational learning (modeling) as key determinants of health behavior change.
Which method of dietary assessment provides the highest degree of accuracy for measuring total energy expenditure but is the most resource-intensive?
Answer: Doubly labeled water technique
The doubly labeled water technique measures total energy expenditure with high accuracy by tracking the differential elimination of stable isotopes (²H and ¹⁸O) from the body.
In a comprehensive nutrition assessment, the ABCD framework refers to which four domains?
Answer: Anthropometric, Biochemical, Clinical, Dietary
The ABCD framework in nutrition assessment stands for Anthropometric data, Biochemical data, Clinical data, and Dietary data — the four core domains evaluated.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value represents the average daily nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a specific life stage and sex group?
Answer: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a specific group, used to assess population-level adequacy.
A nutritionist uses the 'ask-tell-ask' technique during a counseling session. This approach is most aligned with which counseling framework?
Answer: Motivational Interviewing
The 'ask-tell-ask' technique is a core communication strategy in Motivational Interviewing that seeks the client's permission and perspective before and after sharing information.