List factors related to a client's motivation to engage in a ...

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List factors related to a client's motivation to engage in a weight-loss program, and in his or her ability to adhere to a treatment plan.

Question 2

Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.
  Kati is at greatest risk of malabsorption of:
 
 a. the macronutrients.
  b. the water-soluble vitamins.
  c. the B vitamins.
  d. sodium, potassium, and chloride.

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Answer to Question 1

Several factors contribute to understanding the client's motivation to engage in a weight-loss program: reasons and motivation for weight reduction, previous weight-loss attempts, the patient's understanding of causes of obesity and how obesity contributes to several diseases, existing comorbidities, attitude toward physical activity, capacity to engage in physical activity, time available for weight-loss intervention, and financial considerations.
A patient's nutrition knowledge, food access, food selection, and functional capacity to prepare food and engage in physical activity are all important for individualized treatment planning.

Answer to Question 2

a

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