Dietary Assessment & Nutrition Counseling Flashcards
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Which of the following is a recognized limitation of the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) as a dietary assessment tool?
Answer: It relies on memory and may introduce recall bias
The FFQ relies on a participant's memory of habitual food intake, which can introduce recall bias and inaccuracies, particularly for foods consumed infrequently.
A client's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is primarily calculated using which combination of factors?
Answer: Age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level
The EER is calculated using age, sex, body weight, height, and physical activity level, as defined by the Institute of Medicine's DRI equations.
Which counseling skill specifically involves reflecting back the emotional content embedded in a client's statement, beyond just the factual content?
Answer: Empathic reflection
Empathic reflection involves acknowledging and mirroring the emotional dimension of what a client has expressed, demonstrating understanding of feelings as well as content.
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Maximum Safe Dose (MSD)
Maximum Safe Dose (MSD) is not a DRI category; the recognized DRI values include EAR, RDA, AI, UL, and EER.
In a nutrition counseling session, using the SMART goal framework ensures that goals are defined as:
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — a framework that ensures nutrition goals are clearly defined and actionable.
Which biochemical marker is considered the most sensitive and specific indicator of iron stores in a nutritional assessment for iron-deficiency anemia?
Answer: Serum ferritin
Serum ferritin is the most sensitive and specific biochemical marker for assessing iron stores; low levels indicate depleted iron stores in early iron deficiency.
When counseling a client on sodium reduction, which approach is most consistent with client-centered, evidence-based nutrition counseling?
Answer: Collaboratively identifying small, sustainable dietary changes the client is willing to make
Client-centered counseling involves collaboration and meeting clients where they are in terms of readiness to change, identifying small sustainable steps rather than imposing restrictive plans.