Dr. Prather tells patients that progress to a healthier diet is just that and does not require overnight change. She reminds providers that you have to meet patients where they are, whether they’re closer to two than five on the interest in participation scale or they bought the shoes but haven’t yet made it out the door to exercise.
Catherine Kolonko is a medical writer based in Oregon.
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