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 has