ABSTRACT
Try assessing your patient’s understanding of
how to apply ‘The Balance of Good Health’
practically using the test illustrated in Figure
7.4 and described in Tables 7.9 and 7.10.
Although changing the type and balance of
foods eaten may be sufficient for many to lose
weight, some patients may wish for further
guidance on quantities and portion sizes. ‘The
Balance of Good Health’ does not usually
specify portion sizes as every individual has
different needs and unless health professionals
are confident in determining patient
requirements and translating these into
specific portion sizes, ranges of portion sizes
can be misleading and inappropriate.