CHAPTER 6 Nutrition for Health and Fitness EVALUATE AND CREATE
1. Jim comes to a workout session with a flyer for a muscle-building supplement. He is excited about the claims and feels it might be right for him, as he perceives their muscle-building progress to be slow. You tell him that supplements are no good and that he should avoid them at all costs. You throw the flyer in the trash and proceed to lead Jim through his workout session. Analyze this response and describe how you would address this topic with a client. What would you do differently? Discuss how you could better educate the client about dietary supplements.
2. You’ve been working with a client for the past three months who has made excellent progress with their fitness goals but is now interested in making more specific dietary changes. They ask you to create a weekly meal plan for them and provide recommended grocery lists. Knowing the defined scope of practice for a personal trainer, how might you address their desires while remaining within your scope? What other options can you offer this client?