Which of These Statements Made by a Client Whose BMI

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements made by a client whose BMI is 34 and is attempting to lose weight would indicate the need for further teaching?

• A) "I should limit the number of fruit juices that I drink every day."
• B) "I need to tell my family and friends about my commitment to lose weight."
• C) "An online food diary is unlikely to help me to improve my food intake."
• D) "I should limit the amount of time that I spend in front of my computer and TV."

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