Asked by Jessica Tessier on Apr 23, 2024

You have been working with your client for six months to lower his cholesterol. He has made behavioral changes such as increasing his fiber intake, decreasing his saturated fat intake, and walking five days per week. What would be the best parameter(s) to evaluate your client's progress?

A) Behavioral and biochemical
B) Functional
C) Weight and BMI
D) Blood pressure
E) Waist circumference

Saturated Fat

A type of dietary fat that is solid at room temperature, found in animal products and some plant oils, and is considered less healthy in large amounts.

Fiber Intake

The consumption of dietary fiber found in plant foods, important for digestive health and associated with a reduced risk of developing certain diseases.

Behavioral

Relating to or concerned with the actions or activities of living organisms towards their environment.

  • Understand how to appropriately evaluate a client’s progress in nutrition counseling using behavioral and biochemical parameters.