Which of the following is a realistic goal for a sixty-year-old man who is overweight and has high blood pressure and diabetes?

A. To follow a no-carb diet for the rest of his life
B. To exercise five hours a day for the next six months and become fit
C. To follow a diet recommended by a doctor and lose five pounds per month
D. To lose weight


ANS: C
A realistic goal for a sixty-year-old man who is overweight and has high blood pressure and diabetes is to follow a diet recommended by a doctor and lose five pounds per month. In co-constructing goals with clients, we often adopt a SMART format. SMART stands for specific, measurable, action oriented, realistic, and timely.

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