Stages of Change
Exercise & Behavior Change
Nutrition Basics
Eating Behavior & Weight Management
Illness, Injury, and Behavior Change
100

This stage involves no intention to start exercising

What is precontemplation

100

This concept refers to a person's belief in their ability to succeed in exercise

What is self-efficacy

100

These are the six categories of nutrients needed by the body

What are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water

100

Eating in response to feelings like stress or boredom is called this

What is emotional eating

100

This terms refers to a person's personal, "common-sense" beliefs about an illness, including its cause, timeline, and treatment

What is illness representation

200

In this stage, individuals are thinking about becoming more active but haven't started yet.

What is contemplation

200

These include family and friends who influence physical activity habits

What are interpersonal factors

200

This nutrient provides 9 kcal per gram 

What is fat 

200

This professional specializes in creating personalized meal plans

Who is a registered dietician

200

According to Kubler-Ross, these five emotional responses were originally proposed as stages people may experience when coping with death or serious loss.

What is denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

300

This stage includes signing up for classes or buying workout gear.

What is preparation

300

This theory emphasizes autonomy, competence and connection

What is Self-Determination Theory

300

These amino acids must be obtained from the diet

What are essential amino acids

300

This effect refers to relapse after breaking strict dieting rules

What is the abstinence violation effect

300

This shift often occurs when someone enters the health care system and may involve reduced perceived control and self-efficacy

What is becoming a patient

400

People in this stage have been exercising consistently for at least 6 months.

What is maintenance

400

Sudden moments of realization that motivate behavior change are called this

What are epiphanies (Chaos Theory)

400

This hormone lowers blood glucose levels

What is insulin

400

This involves tracking food intake to increase awareness 

What is self-monitoring

400

This psychological model explains how people cope with chronic health problems by finding meaning, reestablishing control, and enhacing self-worth

What is Cognitive Adaptation Model 

500

This stage involves actively engaging in exercise but for less than 5 months

What is action

500

This includes planning, self-monitoring, and problem-solving to maintain exercise

What are behavior-change skills (self-management techniques)

500

This concept involves awareness of eating experiences without judgement

What is mindful eating

500

This psychological skill involves changing negative thinking patterns about food

What is cognitive restructuring

500

Avoiding physical activity due to long-lasting pain can lead to weakness, depression, and more pain (especially in people with this condition)

What is chronic pain (or chronic pain syndrome)

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