A Nutritionist Is Providing Information to a Client About Making

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nutritionist is providing information to a client about making changes in her diet. The client is resistant to change and says, "I don't think I could follow that kind of diet." Which response from the nutritionist would be most appropriate to confront this client?

• A) "I think you would like help, but you don't want to do the work to change."
• B) "I could help you if you would let me, but you don't seem to want my help."
• C) "You say you want to change, but you are not willing to try."
• D) "This is not unreasonable; if you tried harder, it wouldn't be so bad."
• E) "You are saying you would like help, and I would like to help you if I can."

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Definitions:

Unit Change

refers to a single increment change in the independent variable value, examining its effect on the dependent variable.

Average Change

The mean difference between values in a series of data points, representing the typical increase or decrease over time.

Y-Intercept

The point where a line or curve crosses the y-axis of a graph, indicating the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

Total Variation

The overall measure of variability or dispersion within a dataset.