What steps might you use to assess Mr. Kim's readiness for dietary and behavior change?
What will be an ideal response?
• Motivational interviewing
- Probe for interests and allow for self-evaluation
• Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)
- Identify stage of change and you appropriate counseling techniques to move to the next stage
• Health Belief Model
- Examine perceived benefits/barriers to lifestyle/behavioral changes
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