Asked by sabrina arreola on Sep 23, 2024

Read the following statement from the nutrition counselor: You say you want to decrease your sugar intake, but you said you ate chocolate cake for dessert everyday last week.
What is the intent of the statement above?

A) To acknowledge
B) To explore
C) To challenge
D) To empathize
E) To clarify

Intent

The purpose or plan behind an action or decision, often implying a degree of deliberation.

Decrease Sugar

The objective of reducing sugar intake in one's diet, often to improve health outcomes such as weight management or blood sugar control.

Chocolate Cake

A sweet baked dessert made from cocoa, sugar, flour, and other ingredients, often layered with frosting or filling.

  • Pinpoint fitting replies and intentions within counseling, encompassing acknowledging, probing, and contesting.