ACE Health Coach Practice Exam 1

Which of the following recommendations are the BEST initial approach to help Jenna reach her weight-loss goal? Maintain daily caloric intake and increase physical activity to include 60 to 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise 5 days per week Maintain current activity level and reduce daily caloric intake to 1,800 calories Reduce daily caloric intake by approximately 250 calories and increase physical activity to include 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week Reduce daily caloric intake by 500 calories and introduce a multivitamin - Answer - Reduce daily caloric intake by approximately 250 calories and increase physical activity to include 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week Which of the following recommendations is the MOST appropriate regarding this client's nutritional choices? Decrease consumption of sugary beverages and incorporate more fruits and vegetables into the diet Limit carbohydrate consumption and introduce protein-fortified meal replacement bars and shakes Decrease refined sugar intake and increase the consumption of iced tea and black coffee to increase energy Incorporate red meat and beans into the diet to enhance iron consumption and increase energy throughout the day - Answer - Decrease consumption of sugary beverages and incorporate more fruits and vegetables into the diet Which of the following food items, if eliminated or reduced from Jenna's diet, would make the MOST beneficial caloric and nutritional change? Chocolate peanut butter "energy" bar