The client is a 19-year-old female who appears to be in a prediabetic stage. Anxious to lose weight, she wants to know which diet other diabetics follow to help her lose weight. Which of the following should the nurse recommend?
A) 1200-calorie MyPlate plan
B) 1400-calorie Exchange Lists plan
C) Low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet
D) Individualized to each individual
D
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There is no one proven strategy that can be uniformly recommended to promote weight loss in all clients. An individualized approach takes into account the client's treatment goals and his or her ability and willingness to change.
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