Kim Was Advised by Her Doctor to Add Some Exercise

question 230

Multiple Choice

Kim was advised by her doctor to add some exercise into her life. Using the stages of change model, which stage would Kim be in if she was thinking, "I just got a little winded going up those stairs. Maybe a little exercise would help me."

• A) contemplation
• B) precontemplation
• C) preparation
• D) maintenance

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