Nutrition Education Quiz

A patient with newly diagnosed diabetes expresses anxiety about changing their eating habits. The nurse applies the Health Belief Model to guide teaching. Which approach best supports the patient’s readiness to change?

• Give a handout listing sugar-free foods

• Discuss potential complications if changes aren’t made

• Refer to an endocrinologist immediately

• Explain complex metabolic processes

During a nutrition class, a nurse encourages participants to reflect on their beliefs about fast food. This strategy best represents which component of effective education?

• Passive listening

• Problem-solving games

• Values clarification

• Calorie estimation drills

A pregnant woman says, “I’ll just eat what I crave; my baby will be fine.” She is likely in which stage of change?

• Action

• Precontemplation

• Maintenance

• Preparation

The nurse uses motivational interviewing to guide a hypertensive client toward healthier eating. Which response aligns with this approach?

• “You should stop eating salty snacks.”

• “Your habits are why your blood pressure is high.”

• “What are some things you feel ready to change in your diet?”

• “You’ll need to avoid all fast food permanently.”

A nurse leads a support group for clients struggling with obesity. Which intervention fosters self-efficacy?

• Display BMI charts

• Celebrate small, achievable goals met by participants

• Show before-and-after photos

• Critique fast-food marketing

A student nurse asks how to make nutrition education more effective. Which reply is most appropriate?

• “Stick to just the food pyramid.”

• “Avoid tailoring content to individuals.”

• “Make it interactive and relatable to their daily lives.”

• “Always use medical terms to sound credible.”

In counseling a vegetarian with iron-deficiency anemia, the nurse should first:

• Refer to hematology

• Assess the client’s usual diet and beliefs

• Begin IV iron therapy

• Discontinue iron supplements

A 10-year-old client with lactose intolerance dislikes milk. Which educational approach is best?

• Insist on milk powder

• Provide lecture on calcium deficiency

• Offer alternative sources like tofu and green veggies

• Avoid discussion due to age

A client voices reluctance to change their salt intake despite hypertension. The nurse should:

• Explore the client’s reasons and reflect their ambivalence

• Push for immediate change

• Refer to social worker

• Focus on physical activity instead

When creating SMART goals in a weight-loss program, the nurse knows the “M” stands for:

• Meaningful

• Measurable

• Mobile

• Macro-based