Which Statement About Weight Loss Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement about weight loss is true?

• A) The high value placed on thinness contributes to realistic expectations about body weight.
• B) Keeping a record of food intake and body weight typically sabotages weight-loss efforts.
• C) An estimated 25 to 60 percent of normal-weight adults are trying to lose weight.
• D) Repeat dieters are more likely than weight-loss maintainers to confront problems directly.

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Ethical Knowing

The aspect of nursing knowledge that consists of understanding moral principles and ethical dilemmas, allowing nurses to deliver care that respects patients' values and dignity.

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Knowledge that enables understanding of the social, political, and economic forces affecting people’s lives, fostering empowerment and liberation.

Moral Component

The ethical dimension or aspect of nursing and healthcare practices, emphasizing the values and moral decisions involved in providing care to patients.

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