Post-test learner assessment for "Gut health unlocked: Science, personalization & client-centered counseling"
Presented by Dietitian Connection on March 4, 2026

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* 1. Which of the following is a recommended approach when addressing gut health misinformation during a counseling session?

Directly correct every inaccurate belief before beginning nutrition assessment

Focus exclusively on debunking myths to build credibility

Keep responses concise and redirect toward nutrition assessment and symptom management

Avoid acknowledging misinformation even if it interferes with the patient’s care plan

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* 2. Motivational interviewing includes which of the following pillars? Select all that apply.

Express empathy

Develop discrepancy

Provide authoritative correction

Support self-efficacy

Roll with resistance

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* 3. Which of the following best reflects current average fiber intake trends in the United States?

Most adults meet the recommended intake of 25–38 g/day

Average intake is approximately 15–17 g/day, and only a small percentage meet daily recommendations

Intake commonly exceeds 30 g/day due to widespread supplement use

Fiber intake is highest among individuals consuming ultra-processed diets

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* 4. Which of the following foods are examples of resistant starches? Select all that apply.

Green bananas

Cooked and cooled rice

Wheat bran

Lentils

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* 5. Which statement best describes personalized nutrition as defined in the presentation?

A diet plan based primarily on genetic testing results

The use of individual-specific information grounded in evidence-based science to promote dietary behavior change with measurable health benefits

A standardized diet adjusted only for calorie needs

A microbiome test–driven approach replacing traditional medical nutrition therapy

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* 6. True or false: Based on findings from the American Gut Project, individuals who consumed more than 30 different plant foods per week tended to have greater gut bacterial diversity compared to individuals consuming fewer than 10 plant foods per week?

True

False

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