Question

A client explains to the dietitian, "I realize I am overweight, but this is not the time for me to change my diet." The dietitian should respond by asking:

Answer 1

"What are the advantages and disadvantages of focusing on change now?"

Step-by-step explanation:

The dietitian needs to understand the reasons why his client does not want to change his diet, but the dietitian also needs to hear the client talk about the positive points if the client wanted to change his diet. In this way, the dietitian could better evaluate the client's motives and agree with his or her desire not to change their diet, or try to find arguments that show the client, based on their own responses, reasons for changing their current diet.