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1. You are conducting a nutritional assessment for a 35-
year-old female client who wants to lose weight. She
reports that she has been following a low-carbohydrate diet
for the past month, but has not seen any significant changes
in her weight or body composition. Which of the following
questions would be most appropriate to ask her to evaluate
her dietary intake?
a) How many grams of carbohydrates do you consume per
day?
b) How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat
per day?
c) How often do you eat foods that contain added sugars or
refined grains?
d) How do you measure or estimate your portion sizes?
*Answer: d) How do you measure or estimate your portion
sizes?*
Rationale: Measuring or estimating portion sizes is an
important skill for assessing and controlling calorie intake,
especially for low-carbohydrate diets that may have higher
fat and protein content. Asking about grams of
carbohydrates, servings of fruits and vegetables, or
frequency of added sugars or refined grains may not
provide enough information about the client's total energy
intake or macronutrient distribution.
2. You are conducting a nutritional assessment for a 25-
year-old male client who wants to gain muscle mass. He
reports that he has been following a high-protein diet and a
resistance training program for the past six months, but hasÂÂ
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