Asked by Alyxis Guerra on Apr 24, 2024

Angela is a registered dietitian who counsels clients on weight management. She had her clinic manager purchase larger benches to accommodate her clients of all sizes. However, Angela sometimes thinks her clients do not want to lose weight because they are "lazy." According to the Cultural Competence Continuum, which of the following stages is Angela likely in?

A) Cultural Destructiveness
B) Cultural Competence
C) Cultural Incapacity
D) Cultural Pre-competence
E) Cultural Blindness

Cultural Competence Continuum

A model that illustrates the progression of becoming culturally competent, from being culturally destructive to becoming culturally proficient.

Registered Dietitian

A certified nutrition expert who meets specified academic and professional requirements, including the management of diet and nutrition.

Cultural Blindness

A lack of awareness towards differences in culture and the implications those differences have on values, behavior, and practices.

  • Identify different levels of cultural competence among health care providers.