A client describes food restriction and distress that may require specialist care. What is the trainer's appropriate role?
- ARefer to a specialist, and set a gentle calorie floor meanwhile so intake does not drop further
- BReassure the client, and refer if the restriction continues for another month
- CRespond supportively and refer to a specialist
- DShare a general balanced-meal template to replace the restrictive pattern
Show answer and explanations
Answer
C
Possible disordered eating requires specialist care; the trainer responds with empathy, avoids diagnosis or treatment and refers to an appropriate professional.
A
Referral is right, but setting calorie targets for possible disordered eating is clinical nutrition treatment outside the trainer's scope.
B
The distress and restriction already suggest a need for specialist care; waiting a month delays help.
D
A template meant to replace a disordered pattern is corrective nutrition treatment, even when called general.
C
Possible disordered eating requires specialist care; the trainer responds with empathy, avoids diagnosis or treatment and refers to an appropriate professional.