NSC 332 Worksheet #2: Nutrition Education 20 pts
OBJECTIVES Discuss the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans Recommend health eating patterns and behavior changes to clients in a practical way Explain the scope of practice of a health coach when it comes to nutrition
Answer the following questions (all responses must be in full sentences and at least 4-5
in length)
Explain what is within the health coach's scope of practice as it relates to nutrition. (3 pts)
Using the www.ChooseMyPlate.gov/MyPlatePlan, create a plan for a female client who is 33 years old, 5'4 and 135 pounds, not pregnant, with a moderate activity level (about 45
of the 5 food groups. (7 pts)
Your client (from above) tells you that she would like to lose 10 pounds for her upcoming wedding in 2 months. What would be an appropriate weight loss in pounds per week? Based on the calorie recommendation from your above answer, how many calories should this client be consuming on a daily basis to achieve this desired weight loss? (4 pts)
You collect a dietary record from your client (from above scenario) and find that she is drinking up to 3 cans of soda per day. In addition, you notice a lot of sweetened dairy
CAY 9/2021
products (yogurt, creamers, etc.), candy and packaged snacks. You find out your client is also following a gluten free diet and is allergic to honey and strawberries.
What are some PRACTICAL ways that this client can decrease their added sugar intake in their diet? (3 pts)
Create ONE SMART Goal for this client in terms of either their weight loss goal, or goal of consuming less added sugar in their diet. Be sure that your goal is S (Specific), M (measurable), A (attainable), R (relevant), T (Time bound). (3 pts)
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