Why the other options are wrong:

• His doctor advised him to try a new diet trend.: He does not mention a new diet trend. He needs help managing diabetes.
• He is training for a physically demanding job.: He works at a shipyard, but his job is not the reason for the appointment.
• He wants to reduce his grocery expenses.: Reducing grocery costs is a secondary factor, not his main reason for visiting.

Correct Answer: The plate method.

Why this is correct: The nutritionist says the plate method is the simplest. She explains it requires less measuring and suits people with irregular schedules. Half the plate is vegetables, a quarter protein, and a quarter grains.

Why the other options are wrong:

• A low-carbohydrate elimination plan.: A low-carbohydrate elimination plan is not one of the three approaches she describes.
• The Mediterranean-style plan.: The Mediterranean-style plan uses specific ingredients like fish and olive oil. It is not described as the simplest.
• Detailed carb counting.: Carb counting is more precise, not the simplest approach.

Correct Answer: About 45 to 60 grams.

Why this is correct: The nutritionist says most of her clients aim for about 45 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per meal when doing carb counting. This range depends on body size and activity level.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Roughly 80 to 100 grams.: 80 to 100 grams is higher than what she recommends.
• One serving per day.: The advice uses 45 to 60 grams per meal, rather than one serving per day.
• No more than 20 grams.: No more than 20 grams is much lower than her suggested range.

Correct Answer: Some of its ingredients can be more expensive.

Why this is correct: The nutritionist says some Mediterranean ingredients can cost more, especially out of season in Halifax. The man shops at budget-friendly stores, so the higher cost of certain foods is a real challenge.

Why the other options are wrong:

• It excludes foods commonly sold in Halifax.: She does not say the foods are unavailable in Halifax. She says they can be more expensive.
• It is not effective for lowering blood sugar.: She says the Mediterranean plan has been shown to help lower HbA1c levels, so it is effective.
• It requires eating at fixed times each day.: She does not say the Mediterranean plan requires fixed meal times.

Correct Answer: It does not need to be completely avoided.

Why this is correct: The nutritionist says bread does not need to be completely cut out. She calls it a common misconception. The key is portion size and choosing whole-grain bread, ideally one slice at a meal.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Bread should only be eaten on workdays.: She does not say bread is only for workdays.
• Only white bread is acceptable in small amounts.: She recommends whole-grain bread, not white bread.
• Bread is allowed only with vegetables.: She does not say bread is only allowed with vegetables.

Correct Answer: Review his blood sugar records in several weeks.

Why this is correct: The nutritionist says they can review his blood sugar logs in six weeks and adjust the plan. Checking his progress after several weeks is the follow-up she describes at the end of the appointment.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Schedule weekly in-person cooking classes.: Weekly cooking classes are not mentioned.
• Ask him to switch immediately to carb counting.: She recommends the plate method first, not an immediate switch to carb counting.
• Refer the man to a diabetes specialist at the hospital.: She does not mention referring him to a diabetes specialist.