What should be scheduled to monitor health progress on an eating plan?

• A. Attend weekly fitness classes
• B. Track calories only with an app
• C. Get a personal chef
• D. Checkups with doctor to monitor blood pressure, weight, and blood chemistry

Answer: (D)

Monitoring health progress on an eating plan is best done through periodic checkups with a doctor to track blood pressure, weight, and blood chemistry. These measurements provide objective, clinically meaningful feedback about how the body is responding to dietary changes. Weight change shows overall energy balance, blood pressure indicates cardiovascular impact, and blood chemistry (such as cholesterol, glucose, and other markers) reveals how metabolism and organ systems are reacting. This helps identify any potential issues early and allows the plan to be adjusted for safety and effectiveness.

Attending weekly fitness classes can support health and weight goals but doesn’t systematically assess the eating plan’s impact on vital health indicators. Tracking calories with an app focuses on intake rather than how the body responds. A personal chef aids in meal preparation but does not monitor health outcomes.