You Engage in a Casual Conversation with Your Overweight 72-Year-Old

Multiple Choice

You engage in a casual conversation with your overweight 72-year-old neighbor.He was recently discharged from a stay at the hospital during which he had a treadmill test to evaluate the extent of his cardiac disease.After he relays information to you about the test,you ask him about any dietary changes he has made.Which statement best demonstrates wellness behavior on his part?

A) "My doctor didn't tell me I have to change anything.Isn't that good news?"
B) "My nurse said something about fat and cholesterol,but I'm sure that's not my problem.My father ate bacon and eggs every day of his life and he lived to a ripe old age."
C) "It's so hard to give up the foods I love,but my wife and I have bought the American Heart Association's cookbook and we're going to try our best."
D) "I heard there's a new fat substitute.I wonder if that would taste any good on my wife's cinnamon rolls."