ACE HEALTH COACH EXAM; WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Bob has high blood pressure; should he reduce his consumption of what? -
ANSWER Canned tomato juice, pretzels, frozen pizza......to reduce blood pressure,
he needs to limit his SODIUM intake.
Which food group should people who follow the DASH diet eat the most of? -
ANSWER Grains; The DASH eating plan includes grains, fruits, vegetables, and
low-fat dairy products. Grain requires the most servings (7-8 per day).
Steve is a middle-aged man with normal HDL but a total cholesterol level of 235
mg/dL. Which would be best suited to his diet? - ANSWER Limit your
consumption of saturated fats; once converted to cholesterol in the liver, they are
the primary cause of hypercholesterolemia.
Which feature is most strongly related to greater health problems? - ANSWER
Waist-to-hip ratio = 1.03; >.95 men, >.86 women are at risk.
A female client shed 30 pounds in 4 months. She has just started going out to
supper, movies, and plays several times a week. She has regained 15 pounds and
needs assistance. What is the best method to help her? - ANSWER Work with her
to determine how she can incorporate more active activity and healthy nutrition
with the new person in her life.
What is the best reason for referring a client to another professional? - ANSWER
The client asks for precise food planning to help him lose weight.
A client has been on a tight 1000-calorie diet. He exercises for 60-90 minutes four
to five days a week. He has been experiencing fatigue. Which course of action is
most appropriate? - ANSWER Discuss his current diet and exercise routine with
him, and recommend a moderate increase in caloric intake.
, What is not within the scope of practice for an ACE-certified health coach? -
ANSWER Meal plans are designed to make shopping and menu planning easier for
clients.
A client wants to lose the final 10 pounds of baby weight. She has been running
three miles per day, three or four times per week, and attending yoga sessions 1-2
days per week for the past 18 months. Which stage is this client in? - ANSWER
Maintenance; the client has been participating in physical exercise for 18 months.
The results of a reassessment you conducted with your client reveal that his BMI
has decreased from 31 to 28. This should be noted in which section of the SOAP
note? - ANSWER Objective
DASH diet; restrictions on meat, poultry, and fish. - ANSWER Two or fewer
servings per day
A client has been struggling to find time to maintain their usual fitness routine.
They want to prioritize exercise while also making time for their families. What is
the greatest way to help this customer stick to his fitness routine? - ANSWER "It
appears that you have a hectic schedule. Let's review your goals and see if there are
some physical activities you can do with your family."......summarize what was
heard in your own words and follow up with a plan of action to solve the matter.
Your customer has successfully followed his workout regimen for three months and
is eager to reassess his fitness levels to determine if they have improved. Which
stage of behavioral change does this client fall into, according to the
transtheoretical model? - ANSWER Action: The client has been actively engaged
in a regular physical activity program for fewer than six months.
Which of the following nonverbal communication skills should assist boost
confidence and establish rapport? - ANSWER Sit in a comfortable yet strong
position, legs and arms uncrossed, moving fluidly and aiming to keep eye contact.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Bob has high blood pressure; should he reduce his consumption of what? -
ANSWER Canned tomato juice, pretzels, frozen pizza......to reduce blood pressure,
he needs to limit his SODIUM intake.
Which food group should people who follow the DASH diet eat the most of? -
ANSWER Grains; The DASH eating plan includes grains, fruits, vegetables, and
low-fat dairy products. Grain requires the most servings (7-8 per day).
Steve is a middle-aged man with normal HDL but a total cholesterol level of 235
mg/dL. Which would be best suited to his diet? - ANSWER Limit your
consumption of saturated fats; once converted to cholesterol in the liver, they are
the primary cause of hypercholesterolemia.
Which feature is most strongly related to greater health problems? - ANSWER
Waist-to-hip ratio = 1.03; >.95 men, >.86 women are at risk.
A female client shed 30 pounds in 4 months. She has just started going out to
supper, movies, and plays several times a week. She has regained 15 pounds and
needs assistance. What is the best method to help her? - ANSWER Work with her
to determine how she can incorporate more active activity and healthy nutrition
with the new person in her life.
What is the best reason for referring a client to another professional? - ANSWER
The client asks for precise food planning to help him lose weight.
A client has been on a tight 1000-calorie diet. He exercises for 60-90 minutes four
to five days a week. He has been experiencing fatigue. Which course of action is
most appropriate? - ANSWER Discuss his current diet and exercise routine with
him, and recommend a moderate increase in caloric intake.
, What is not within the scope of practice for an ACE-certified health coach? -
ANSWER Meal plans are designed to make shopping and menu planning easier for
clients.
A client wants to lose the final 10 pounds of baby weight. She has been running
three miles per day, three or four times per week, and attending yoga sessions 1-2
days per week for the past 18 months. Which stage is this client in? - ANSWER
Maintenance; the client has been participating in physical exercise for 18 months.
The results of a reassessment you conducted with your client reveal that his BMI
has decreased from 31 to 28. This should be noted in which section of the SOAP
note? - ANSWER Objective
DASH diet; restrictions on meat, poultry, and fish. - ANSWER Two or fewer
servings per day
A client has been struggling to find time to maintain their usual fitness routine.
They want to prioritize exercise while also making time for their families. What is
the greatest way to help this customer stick to his fitness routine? - ANSWER "It
appears that you have a hectic schedule. Let's review your goals and see if there are
some physical activities you can do with your family."......summarize what was
heard in your own words and follow up with a plan of action to solve the matter.
Your customer has successfully followed his workout regimen for three months and
is eager to reassess his fitness levels to determine if they have improved. Which
stage of behavioral change does this client fall into, according to the
transtheoretical model? - ANSWER Action: The client has been actively engaged
in a regular physical activity program for fewer than six months.
Which of the following nonverbal communication skills should assist boost
confidence and establish rapport? - ANSWER Sit in a comfortable yet strong
position, legs and arms uncrossed, moving fluidly and aiming to keep eye contact.
