A nurse is discussing healthy eating habits with a client who is preparing for hospital discharge. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A. "I should include a variety of protein sources, like beans, nuts, and fish."

MyPlate encourages diversity in protein choices, including plant-based and lean options.

B. "I should make at least half of my grains whole grains."

MyPlate recommends that at least half of grain intake be whole grains for fiber and nutritional value.

C. "MyPlate encourages avoiding all fats, including healthy oils."

MyPlate recommends limiting unhealthy fats but allows healthy oils in moderation, such as olive oil or oils from nuts.

D. "I can skip dairy as long as I eat more protein."

MyPlate includes dairy or dairy alternatives as a separate food group important for calcium and vitamin D.

E. "Half of my plate should be fruits and vegetables."

This is a core recommendation of MyPlate for balanced nutrition and fiber.

A. "You need to weigh yourself multiple times a day to stay accountable."

Weighing multiple times a day can lead to obsession, anxiety, and is not recommended.

B. "Try to set small, realistic goals like walking 10 minutes a day and gradually increasing time and/or steps, a step tracker is a great tool to monitor your progress."

This reflects SMART goal setting and self-monitoring, both are effective behavior modification techniques.

C. "Focus only on calorie counting to change your eating habits."

Calorie counting alone does not promote long-term behavior change. A holistic approach is more effective.

D. "You should avoid all your favorite foods to ensure weight loss success."

Restricting all favorite foods can lead to cravings and binge eating. Moderation is encouraged.