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According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of
anappropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
D. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake. - Answer✔✔ -C.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular gastrointestinal
issues,ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician. - Answer✔✔
-D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she occasionally suffers
from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription medications.
To which healthcare professional should she be referred?
A. Podiatrist
,B. Physiologist C. Physiotherapist D. Psychiatrist - Answer✔✔ -D. Psychiatrist
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of
thefollowing would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight
client?
A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. - Answer✔✔ -C. Refer to a
certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
A. In an electronic version only B. With the client C. In the manager's office D. In
a locked and secure location - Answer✔✔ -D. In a locked and secure location
A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks.
During themost recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27 pounds.
What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
D. Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week. - Answer✔✔ -B. Informally
question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum
number ofpositive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3D. 5 - Answer✔✔ -B. 2
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She
notedon her Health History Questionnaire that she has never been able to
maintain
permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself throw up after
eatinglarge meals. What is the best course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist. B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to
a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
Specialist.
,D. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any more
self- induced vomiting. - Answer✔✔ -A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has
beengetting worse, what is the most appropriate recommendation?
A. Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
B. Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
D. Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. -
Answer✔✔ -C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D. Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities - Answer✔✔ -C.
Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
C. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
D. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-restricted
diet - Answer✔✔ -A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
A. Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
B. Nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
C. Nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
D. Nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions - Answer✔✔ -A. Nutritional
advice and behavioral modification
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
contentpresented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
A. Easy to understand B. Based on prior experience C. Delivered slowly D.
Reviewed several times - Answer✔✔ -B. Based on prior experience
, Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of
thefollowing?
A. Reliability and validity
B. References and values
C. Resources and volume
D. Recall and verbiage - Answer✔✔ -A. Reliability and validity
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
contentpresented is highly relevant and what other quality?
A. Pertinent
B. Practical
C. Brief D. Visual - Answer✔✔ -B. Practical
Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
A. The health status of a client from sickness to wellness
B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
C. The number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare system
D. The type of alternative health practices that are legitimately recognized -
Answer✔✔ -B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy
and feelssadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of
action?
A. Call 911. B. Contact her spouse to discuss options. C. Refer her to a clinical
psychiatrist. D. Closely monitor her situation. - Answer✔✔ -C. Refer her to a
clinical psychiatrist.
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach?
A. Design a 5-day meal plan for a healthy client.
B. Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
C. Recommend a diet that contains up to 50% protein.
D. Provide general advice on a 3-day detox plan. - Answer✔✔ -B. Recommend
the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or
physician.
Practice Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
According to the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach, which is an example of
anappropriate resource for determining daily caloric intake?
A. ADA calculations based on age, gender, and activity level
B. Body type and cultural preferences
C. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
D. The Nutrition Coach cannot assist with daily caloric intake. - Answer✔✔ -C.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a regular meeting, a client is complaining of irregular gastrointestinal
issues,ranging from diarrhea to constipation. What is the best course of action?
A. Closely monitor his situation and re-evaluate during the next meeting.
B. Evaluate his prescription medications to look for similar side effects.
C. Advise him to eat more vegetables and drink more water.
D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician. - Answer✔✔
-D. Advise him to make an appointment with his personal physician.
A new client has just moved into the area. She states that she occasionally suffers
from anxiety and panic attacks and needs to renew her prescription medications.
To which healthcare professional should she be referred?
A. Podiatrist
,B. Physiologist C. Physiotherapist D. Psychiatrist - Answer✔✔ -D. Psychiatrist
One of the roles of a Nutrition Coach is to help facilitate weight loss. Which of
thefollowing would be most appropriate to recommend for the overweight
client?
A. Limit carbohydrates to 35% of the diet.
B. Give up bread and avoid gluten.
C. Refer to a certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
D. Drink a protein shake instead of eating lunch. - Answer✔✔ -C. Refer to a
certified personal trainer for a resistance training program.
Where should client files be kept to ensure client confidentiality?
A. In an electronic version only B. With the client C. In the manager's office D. In
a locked and secure location - Answer✔✔ -D. In a locked and secure location
A Nutrition Coach has been working with an overweight client for 6 weeks.
During themost recent weight-in, they discover that she has lost 27 pounds.
What is the best course of action for the Nutrition Coach?
A. Congratulate her for a job well done.
B. Informally question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
C. Add an additional 300-500 calories to her daily intake.
D. Suggest she limit her exercise to twice per week. - Answer✔✔ -B. Informally
question her about common eating disorder traits/habits.
According to the SCOFF eating disorder assessment, what is the minimum
number ofpositive answers which might indicate an eating disorder?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3D. 5 - Answer✔✔ -B. 2
A Nutrition Coach is sitting down with a new client for her initial evaluation. She
notedon her Health History Questionnaire that she has never been able to
maintain
permanent weight loss and confides that she has made herself throw up after
eatinglarge meals. What is the best course of action?
A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist. B. Tell her she has bulimia and refer her to
a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
C. Tell her she may have anorexia and refer her to a Certified Eating Disorder
Specialist.
,D. Move forward with the client sessions but monitor her closely for any more
self- induced vomiting. - Answer✔✔ -A. Refer her to a clinical psychologist
When working with a client who has been complaining of low back pain that has
beengetting worse, what is the most appropriate recommendation?
A. Refer her to a certified personal trainer.
B. Tell her to use a heating pad when the pain gets bad.
C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
D. Recommend use of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. -
Answer✔✔ -C. Refer her to a chiropractor.
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
A. Elite clients competing in a national Ironman
B. Clients who want testing for vitamin deficiency
C. Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
D. Clients trying an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities - Answer✔✔ -C.
Clients with inconsistent weight loss and gain
With which client would it be most appropriate for the Nutrition Coach to work?
A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
B. Client who wants nutrition therapy for cancer prevention
C. Pre-pubescent teenager who is overweight
D. Client who wants accountability during a 9-week extreme calorie-restricted
diet - Answer✔✔ -A. Overweight client who wants to train for a 10K
Which of the following can a Nutrition Coach provide?
A. Nutritional advice and behavioral modification
B. Nutritional advice and behavioral counseling
C. Nutritional advice and behavioral prognosis
D. Nutritional advice and behavioral prescriptions - Answer✔✔ -A. Nutritional
advice and behavioral modification
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
contentpresented is perceived to be important and what other quality?
A. Easy to understand B. Based on prior experience C. Delivered slowly D.
Reviewed several times - Answer✔✔ -B. Based on prior experience
, Any research article on diet and nutrition should be scrutinized for which of
thefollowing?
A. Reliability and validity
B. References and values
C. Resources and volume
D. Recall and verbiage - Answer✔✔ -A. Reliability and validity
To ensure the client is retaining any shared information, it is important that the
contentpresented is highly relevant and what other quality?
A. Pertinent
B. Practical
C. Brief D. Visual - Answer✔✔ -B. Practical
Which statement best describes the healthcare continuum?
A. The health status of a client from sickness to wellness
B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
C. The number of physician specialists that are in the healthcare system
D. The type of alternative health practices that are legitimately recognized -
Answer✔✔ -B. The many disciplines that make up the healthcare system
A new client is 6-weeks post-partum. She states that she has very little energy
and feelssadness most of the time. What is the most appropriate course of
action?
A. Call 911. B. Contact her spouse to discuss options. C. Refer her to a clinical
psychiatrist. D. Closely monitor her situation. - Answer✔✔ -C. Refer her to a
clinical psychiatrist.
Which statement is within the scope of practice for a Nutrition Coach?
A. Design a 5-day meal plan for a healthy client.
B. Recommend the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their
pharmacist or physician.
C. Recommend a diet that contains up to 50% protein.
D. Provide general advice on a 3-day detox plan. - Answer✔✔ -B. Recommend
the client discuss supplement usage and dosing with their pharmacist or
physician.
