Exam 11: Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

When working with a client in the contemplative stage of the model of behavior change, which of the following strategies might best meet the client's needs?

Which measure of body composition can provide information on regional fat distribution and can also provide measurement of bone density?

Which of the following variables may impact the accuracy of an air displacement plethysmography (ADP) measure? Select all that apply.

In addition to recording the foods and the amount of a food consumed, what other information might be important to record when a food record is completed? Select all that apply.

How can allied health care providers best utilize body composition measurements when working with recreational athletes?

Which of the following is a nonmodifiable factor that contributes to body composition distribution? Select all that apply.

Which method of body composition assessment utilizes full-body x-ray to provide feedback on the location of fat distribution, overall muscle mass, and fat mass characterization?

Which of the following tools might be used by an allied health professional who is coaching a client through a behavioral change? Select all that apply.

In general, baseline nutrition knowledge among athletes is relatively low.

Which of the following resources are generally accepted to be within the scope of practice for an allied health professional to use when providing nutrition information to their patients? Select all that apply.

At which stage in the model of behavioral change is a person most at risk of dropping out of a nutrition and exercise plan and returning to their previous habits?

Which of the following are field methods that might be used to assess a client's body composition? Select all that apply.

Which of the following athletes would benefit most from high muscle density, high weight, and low levels of body fat?

Explain the role of body mass index (BMI) in assessing body composition and its limitations as the sole means of assessing body composition.

Which of the following clients should be referred to a primary care physician for management of nutrition-related concerns?

Which of the following individuals might be at risk for obesity-related chronic medical conditions?

After comparing a client's estimated body composition and dietary habits against government standards, an allied health professional notes that the client falls into categories that place him at increased risk for hypertension, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. What would be the most appropriate step for the allied health professional to take in this situation?