Why is assessing a patient's literacy useful in a modified diet?
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Correct answer: To know the ability to understand and follow instructions
Modified diets often require understanding labels, portions, timing, forbidden ingredients, preparation methods, and warning signs. Literacy and health-literacy assessment helps the counsellor choose suitable language, demonstrations, pictures, translated material, or family support. The purpose is not to judge the patient, but to make instructions understandable and achievable. Therefore, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
To know the ability to understand and follow instructions
Why is this the correct answer?
Modified diets often require understanding labels, portions, timing, forbidden ingredients, preparation methods, and warning signs. Literacy and health-literacy assessment helps the counsellor choose suitable language, demonstrations, pictures, translated material, or family support. The purpose is not to judge the patient, but to make instructions understandable and achievable. Therefore, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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