Nutrition Coaching & Dietary Guidance Flashcards
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What is the scope of nutrition guidance a Certified Health Coach can provide?
Answer: Providing general nutrition education and supporting healthy eating habits within evidence-based guidelines
CHCs can provide general nutrition education and support healthy eating habits but must stay within their scope, referring clients to registered dietitians for medical nutrition therapy.
Which dietary guidelines serve as the primary reference for US health coaches?
Answer: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans published by USDA and HHS
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published jointly by the USDA and HHS every five years, serve as the evidence-based foundation for general nutrition guidance in health coaching.
How should a CHC approach a client who follows a restrictive diet without medical necessity?
Answer: Explore the client's motivations, assess nutritional adequacy, and provide evidence-based information about potential risks
Exploring motivations, assessing nutritional adequacy, and providing evidence-based information respects client autonomy while ensuring they make informed decisions about restrictive diets.
What is the role of food journaling in health coaching?
Answer: It increases awareness of eating patterns, emotional triggers, and nutritional intake to support behavior change
Food journaling increases awareness of eating patterns, emotional triggers, and nutritional intake, providing valuable data for both the coach and client to support positive behavior change.
When should a health coach refer a client to a registered dietitian?
Answer: When the client has a medical condition requiring medical nutrition therapy, disordered eating, or complex nutritional needs
Referral to a registered dietitian is appropriate when clients have medical conditions requiring medical nutrition therapy, disordered eating patterns, or complex nutritional needs beyond coaching scope.
What is the most effective approach to helping clients improve their eating habits?
Answer: Guiding clients to make gradual, sustainable changes that align with their preferences and lifestyle
Gradual, sustainable changes aligned with client preferences and lifestyle are most effective because they are maintainable long-term and build positive relationships with food.