CERTIFIED INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COACH
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. The primary role of an integrative health coach is to
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Prescribe supplements
C. Provide psychotherapy
D. Support clients in behavior change using holistic approaches
Rationale: Integrative health coaches focus on facilitating sustainable
lifestyle and behavior change, not diagnosis or treatment.
2. Integrative health coaching is best described as
A. Disease-focused care
B. Symptom management
C. Client-centered, whole-person support
D. Protocol-driven therapy
Rationale: The integrative model emphasizes physical, emotional, social,
spiritual, and environmental factors.
3. Which principle is foundational to integrative health coaching?
A. Authority-based advice
B. Compliance
C. Self-efficacy
D. Directive counseling
, Rationale: Coaching empowers clients to believe in and act on their own
ability to change.
4. The coach–client relationship is best characterized as
A. Expert–patient
B. Teacher–student
C. Collaborative partnership
D. Supervisor–employee
Rationale: Coaching is a partnership where the client is the expert in their
own life.
5. Motivational Interviewing primarily aims to
A. Educate clients
B. Confront resistance
C. Evoke intrinsic motivation
D. Persuade behavior change
Rationale: MI focuses on drawing out the client’s own reasons for change.
6. Which is an example of open-ended questioning?
A. Do you exercise daily?
B. Is stress a problem for you?
C. What challenges do you face with physical activity?
D. You don’t like exercise, right?
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage exploration and reflection.
7. Active listening includes all EXCEPT
A. Reflecting emotions
B. Summarizing
C. Giving unsolicited advice
D. Clarifying statements
Rationale: Active listening prioritizes understanding, not directing.
8. The Transtheoretical Model describes
A. Nutritional balance
B. Stress physiology
, C. Stages of behavior change
D. Emotional intelligence
Rationale: This model outlines stages such as precontemplation and
maintenance.
9. A client in contemplation stage is
A. Not considering change
B. Aware of a problem but ambivalent
C. Actively changing
D. Sustaining new habits
Rationale: Contemplation involves awareness without commitment.
10.SMART goals are
A. Flexible and vague
B. Coach-directed
C. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
D. Long-term only
Rationale: SMART goals enhance clarity and accountability.
11.Which is a key component of integrative nutrition?
A. Calorie counting only
B. Bio-individuality
C. One-size-fits-all diets
D. Restrictive eating
Rationale: Bio-individuality recognizes unique nutritional needs.
12.Whole foods are best defined as
A. Organic foods only
B. Minimally processed foods
C. High-protein foods
D. Low-fat foods
Rationale: Whole foods retain natural nutrients and structure.
13.Mindful eating encourages clients to
A. Eat quickly
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The primary role of an integrative health coach is to
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Prescribe supplements
C. Provide psychotherapy
D. Support clients in behavior change using holistic approaches
Rationale: Integrative health coaches focus on facilitating sustainable
lifestyle and behavior change, not diagnosis or treatment.
2. Integrative health coaching is best described as
A. Disease-focused care
B. Symptom management
C. Client-centered, whole-person support
D. Protocol-driven therapy
Rationale: The integrative model emphasizes physical, emotional, social,
spiritual, and environmental factors.
3. Which principle is foundational to integrative health coaching?
A. Authority-based advice
B. Compliance
C. Self-efficacy
D. Directive counseling
, Rationale: Coaching empowers clients to believe in and act on their own
ability to change.
4. The coach–client relationship is best characterized as
A. Expert–patient
B. Teacher–student
C. Collaborative partnership
D. Supervisor–employee
Rationale: Coaching is a partnership where the client is the expert in their
own life.
5. Motivational Interviewing primarily aims to
A. Educate clients
B. Confront resistance
C. Evoke intrinsic motivation
D. Persuade behavior change
Rationale: MI focuses on drawing out the client’s own reasons for change.
6. Which is an example of open-ended questioning?
A. Do you exercise daily?
B. Is stress a problem for you?
C. What challenges do you face with physical activity?
D. You don’t like exercise, right?
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage exploration and reflection.
7. Active listening includes all EXCEPT
A. Reflecting emotions
B. Summarizing
C. Giving unsolicited advice
D. Clarifying statements
Rationale: Active listening prioritizes understanding, not directing.
8. The Transtheoretical Model describes
A. Nutritional balance
B. Stress physiology
, C. Stages of behavior change
D. Emotional intelligence
Rationale: This model outlines stages such as precontemplation and
maintenance.
9. A client in contemplation stage is
A. Not considering change
B. Aware of a problem but ambivalent
C. Actively changing
D. Sustaining new habits
Rationale: Contemplation involves awareness without commitment.
10.SMART goals are
A. Flexible and vague
B. Coach-directed
C. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
D. Long-term only
Rationale: SMART goals enhance clarity and accountability.
11.Which is a key component of integrative nutrition?
A. Calorie counting only
B. Bio-individuality
C. One-size-fits-all diets
D. Restrictive eating
Rationale: Bio-individuality recognizes unique nutritional needs.
12.Whole foods are best defined as
A. Organic foods only
B. Minimally processed foods
C. High-protein foods
D. Low-fat foods
Rationale: Whole foods retain natural nutrients and structure.
13.Mindful eating encourages clients to
A. Eat quickly
