Question 1

Which of the following has been found to be a major predictor of relapse, overeating, and dysfunctional eating patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart disease 
B)  Type 2 diabetes 
C)  Stress 
D)  Social network 
E)  Sleep hygiene

Question 2

Inadequate sleep is associated with weight gain and type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How can nutrition counselors investigate what is causing stress among their clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  They could assume it is related to eating healthy foods. 
B)  They could have their client keep a record of when they are feeling stressed. 
C)  They could assume it is related to purchasing healthy foods. 
D)  They could diagnose the client during the counseling session. 
E)  Investigating what is causing stress among their clients is outside the scope of a nutrition counselor.

Question 4

Which of the following are the last steps when attempting to smoothly end a counseling relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss future involvement, provide contact information, and offer directions for follow-up. 
B)  Provide and elicit feedback concerning the significance of the relationship. 
C)  Summarize current status and explore the future. 
D)  Review beginnings and discuss progress. 
E)  Emphasize success.

Question 5

Which of the following are true of ending the counseling relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Termination typically occurs after four to six visits over a twelve-month period. 
B)  Nutrition counseling may end when a referral is placed to another specialist. 
C)  The nutrition counselor is not required to disclose the reason for termination of the counseling relationship. 
D)  Clients decide when to end the counseling relationship. 
E)  Most often, the counseling relationship continues indefinitely.

Question 6

Sally disclosed to her nutrition counselor that she is ready to cook more meals at home, and even reported she only eats out (e.g., fast or restaurant food) four times per week instead of seven. How will social disclosure likely effect Sally's goal of eating more meals at home?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sally will be less likely to eat more meals at home. 
B)  Sally will be more likely to eat more meals at home. 
C)  Sally will be more likely to eat more meals out. 
D)  This self-disclosure will likely have no effect on Sally's ability to eat more meals at home. 
E)  This self-disclosure will likely have no effect on Sally's ability to eat fewer meals out.

Question 7

Which of the following is a stress reduction strategy that can be used to address a physiological response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning ahead 
B)  Cue management 
C)  Cognitive restructuring 
D)  Breathing exercises 
E)  Self-acceptance

Question 8

Nutrition counselors provide stress management counseling during nutrition interventions. List and describe the five major categories nutrition counselors should address.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

If a client expresses sleep issues, why is it important for the nutrition counselor to assess the size and types of meals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heavy meals increase body temperature significantly, which can disrupt sleep. 
B)  Heavy meals disrupt the maintenance of circadian rhythms, which can disrupt sleep. 
C)  Heavy meals cause voluntary and involuntary arousal, which can disrupt sleep. 
D)  Heavy meals right before bed tend to cause indigestion, which can disrupt sleep. 
E)  Heavy meals suppress the release of melatonin, which can disrupt sleep.

Question 10

You are working with a client who appears to be overeating due to stress, but the client is resistant to trying to understand what factors are contributing to her stress. She is refusing to address the topic of stress management during the counseling session. What could you say to this client to attempt to address your client's stress levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  You need to stop being resistant. If you are not honest with me about what is causing your stress, you will never be able to make changes. 
B)  OK, what is really going on here? 
C)  It appears that stress is hampering your ability to make changes. Would you be interested in looking at some self-help books or Internet sites? 
D)  If you refuse to address this issue, I will no longer be able to work with you. 
E)  It appears that stress is hampering your ability to make changes. Would you like to explore ways to reduce the amount of stress you are experiencing?

Question 11

If a client fails to meet their goals, the nutrition counselor is thought to be ineffective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If your client does not have readily available support in their immediate environment, what are some possible alternatives that can be explored?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Women often use food to reduce stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An individual's social network can have a significant impact on attempts to change eating behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You have been working with your client for six months to lower his cholesterol. He has made behavioral changes such as increasing his fiber intake, decreasing his saturated fat intake, and walking five days per week. What would be the best parameter(s) to evaluate your client's progress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral and biochemical 
B)  Functional 
C)  Weight and BMI 
D)  Blood pressure 
E)  Waist circumference

Question 16

Which of the following are a single act, a slip, and a momentary return to previous behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-risk situation 
B)  Lapse 
C)  Relapse 
D)  Urges and cravings 
E)  Apparently irrelevant decision

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a covert antecedent, which could potentially impact a client's eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dining out with friends who like to eat high-fat foods 
B)  Buying snack foods for the children to keep in the house 
C)  Going to the Chinese buffet 
D)  Going to a birthday party 
E)  Negative self-talk

Question 18

Stress management strategies such as planning ahead, cue management, and social support address which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive factors 
B)  Environmental factors 
C)  Financial factors 
D)  Interpersonal factors 
E)  Physiological factors

Exam 7: Making Behavior Change Last

Which of the following has been found to be a major predictor of relapse, overeating, and dysfunctional eating patterns?

Inadequate sleep is associated with weight gain and type 2 diabetes.

How can nutrition counselors investigate what is causing stress among their clients?

Which of the following are the last steps when attempting to smoothly end a counseling relationship?

Which of the following are true of ending the counseling relationship?

Sally disclosed to her nutrition counselor that she is ready to cook more meals at home, and even reported she only eats out (e.g., fast or restaurant food) four times per week instead of seven. How will social disclosure likely effect Sally's goal of eating more meals at home?

Which of the following is a stress reduction strategy that can be used to address a physiological response?

Nutrition counselors provide stress management counseling during nutrition interventions. List and describe the five major categories nutrition counselors should address.

If a client expresses sleep issues, why is it important for the nutrition counselor to assess the size and types of meals?

If a client fails to meet their goals, the nutrition counselor is thought to be ineffective.

If your client does not have readily available support in their immediate environment, what are some possible alternatives that can be explored?

Women often use food to reduce stress.

An individual's social network can have a significant impact on attempts to change eating behaviors.

You have been working with your client for six months to lower his cholesterol. He has made behavioral changes such as increasing his fiber intake, decreasing his saturated fat intake, and walking five days per week. What would be the best parameter(s) to evaluate your client's progress?

Which of the following are a single act, a slip, and a momentary return to previous behavior?

Which of the following is considered a covert antecedent, which could potentially impact a client's eating behavior?

Stress management strategies such as planning ahead, cue management, and social support address which of the following?