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ISSA NUTRITIONIST EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||JUST
OUT!!!
In which states is it legal for a nutrition coach or personal
trainer to make nutritional suggestions for healthy, active
individuals? - ANSWER-Arizona and Michigan
Which of the following can a certified nutrition coach do? -
ANSWER-Discuss information about behavioral change
strategies to reach goals
A nutritionist who works in medical and long-term health care
facilities is known as a - ANSWER-clinical nutritionist.
Within the SMART goals acronym, what does the 'S' stand for? -
ANSWER-Specific
Which of the following is a way to gain leverage on oneself or
others and make desired changes? - ANSWER-Commitment
strategy
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What term is used to describe the way a client approaches and
responds to adversity? - ANSWER-Mental toughness
Which of the following was enacted to protect clients' privacy
and confidentiality? - ANSWER-The Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The treatment of medical conditions with diet, is referred to as -
ANSWER-medical nutrition therapy.
Which of the following is one of the five stages of change? -
ANSWER-Contemplation
Within what stage of change may people not be consciously
aware of the risks of their behavior? - ANSWER-Pre-
contemplation
During which stage of change can coaches use incentives and
penalties to maintain change? - ANSWER-Action stage
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What term is used to describe the ability to self-govern and the
capacity to act in accordance with objective guidelines instead
of being influenced by desires and whims? - ANSWER-
Autonomy
An individual's goal or fixed intention is referred to as his -
ANSWER-purpose
What is the premise of motivational interviewing? - ANSWER-All
people have a desire for self-actualization
Which of the following is one of five unique guiding principles
of motivational interviewing? - ANSWER-Uncover ambivalence
Acknowledging what a client has said, but then restating
contrary statements the client has said in the past, is known as -
ANSWER-double-sided reflection.
What motivational interviewing strategy helps a coach
understand the client's point of view and elicits their feelings
about what is important to them? - ANSWER-Asking open-
ended questions
ISSA NUTRITIONIST EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||JUST
OUT!!!
In which states is it legal for a nutrition coach or personal
trainer to make nutritional suggestions for healthy, active
individuals? - ANSWER-Arizona and Michigan
Which of the following can a certified nutrition coach do? -
ANSWER-Discuss information about behavioral change
strategies to reach goals
A nutritionist who works in medical and long-term health care
facilities is known as a - ANSWER-clinical nutritionist.
Within the SMART goals acronym, what does the 'S' stand for? -
ANSWER-Specific
Which of the following is a way to gain leverage on oneself or
others and make desired changes? - ANSWER-Commitment
strategy
,2|Page
What term is used to describe the way a client approaches and
responds to adversity? - ANSWER-Mental toughness
Which of the following was enacted to protect clients' privacy
and confidentiality? - ANSWER-The Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The treatment of medical conditions with diet, is referred to as -
ANSWER-medical nutrition therapy.
Which of the following is one of the five stages of change? -
ANSWER-Contemplation
Within what stage of change may people not be consciously
aware of the risks of their behavior? - ANSWER-Pre-
contemplation
During which stage of change can coaches use incentives and
penalties to maintain change? - ANSWER-Action stage
, 3|Page
What term is used to describe the ability to self-govern and the
capacity to act in accordance with objective guidelines instead
of being influenced by desires and whims? - ANSWER-
Autonomy
An individual's goal or fixed intention is referred to as his -
ANSWER-purpose
What is the premise of motivational interviewing? - ANSWER-All
people have a desire for self-actualization
Which of the following is one of five unique guiding principles
of motivational interviewing? - ANSWER-Uncover ambivalence
Acknowledging what a client has said, but then restating
contrary statements the client has said in the past, is known as -
ANSWER-double-sided reflection.
What motivational interviewing strategy helps a coach
understand the client's point of view and elicits their feelings
about what is important to them? - ANSWER-Asking open-
ended questions
