Role-specific Weight Loss Advisor Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Tell us is meat bad for good health?

Meat is an excellent source of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. However it should be roasted or grilled instead of frying to derive maximum health benefits.

2. Explain how much water should an individual consumer per day?

Men: 13 cups (3 liters) of water per day
Women: 9 Cups ( 2.2 liters) of water per day

3. Can you explain why Anti-oxidants are important for your body?

Antioxidants are substance that may protect cells in your body from free radicals. Free radicals can damage your tissue cells; it is formed when your body or tissue cells are exposed to certain chemicals, pollution, radiation, etc.

4. Explain me what should be diet of a person who wants to lose weight?

To lose weight diet should be-

☛ Low in carbohydrate: To lose weight quickly, you can have a small portion vegetables and one piece of fruit per day and consume around 20-50 grams of carbohydrate
☛ Reducing calorie and fat intake
☛ Don't skip meals and breakfast- it will tempt you to eat more and may lead into excess weight gain
☛ Food high in fibre and less in calories
☛ Drink a lot of water through the day and keep yourself hydrate

5. Tell us what is the most important point to remember in nutrition?

The most important thing in nutrition is moderation and diversity. One must consume all type of foods and in moderate amount, not in excess.

6. Can you explain what should be the intake of vegetables for non-vegetarian?

Although, meat and eggs have their benefits, it is necessary to include some vegetables to your non-veg table. To have a complete diet, non-vegetarian should include at least five to six plant-based meals a week by using lentils, beans or organic tofu as your protein source.

7. Tell us what is the intake of protein in diabetic?

About 15- 20% of your daily calorie should come from protein. However, a diabetic patient won't have any difference in their sugar level with high intake of protein, so they can consume food rich protein unless they have CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) related to diabetes.

8. Can you list out saturated and unsaturated food items?

☛ Saturated fat: Cheese, butter, deep fried foods, processed oil, fatty meats
☛ Unsaturated or good fat: Fish, olives, nuts and peanuts, vegetable oil

9. Tell us what is good and bad fat?

Fat is classified in two categories, saturated and unsaturated. Un-saturated fat is healthy and reduces the risk of heart disease while saturated and trans fat are bad and increase the risk of the heart ailment.

10. Tell us do calcium supplements interfere with medications?

Calcium does interact with several medication in different ways like antibiotics, diuretics, laxatives, etc. It will have an effect on the absorption process of medication or vice versa. It is always advisable to take physician advice on its intake and at what duration you can have it.