A 52-year-old single woman comes to the health professional for advice on maintaining optimal nutritional health. Her food intake records indicate that she likes to eat at fast food restaurants at least twice a week, and relies on processed foods for the majority of her dietary intake. She maintains an active lifestyle and works part time at the local bank. The next step to assist this woman would be to
A. assess meal plan options along with the ability to prepare nutritious foods.
B. obtain laboratory values to further assess her nutrition status and recommend supplementing her diet with vitamins and minerals.
C. find ways to decrease eating at fast food restaurants and incorporate physical exercise into her daily routine.
D. recommend that she use the MyPlate food guide to change her eating style and attend cooking classes at the local community center.
Answer: A. assess meal plan options along with the ability to prepare nutritious foods.
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