Reference no: EM133599195

Question: What allied health professional can help Mr. Turner with weight loss by working with him to improve his strength and increase his mobility? Mr. Turner leaves his first appointment, expressing that he already feels more equipped to care for himself. He confirms his understanding of the next steps and schedules a follow-up appointment. When Mr. Turner arrives back at the clinic a few weeks later, the MA is happy to see that his motivation to improve his health has not dissipated. He reports that he is feeling more comfortable with his medications and has noticed that some of the side effects of the medications he initially experienced have decreased. He states that he is ready to lose weight but has no idea where to start because all the information seems overwhelming. The MA validates his feelings of being overwhelmed and explains that he is right-small, steady changes are imperative to success with sustained change. The MA explains that diet and exercise are two main weight loss components. Because the goal is to start small and build on new habits, the MA asks where he would like to start. He replies that he wants to know which foods to eat and