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NUTRITION-COUNSELING4 MIN READ

OARS and EPE at a Glance

Recall when to use OARS and Elicit-Provide-Elicit in a nutrition-counseling conversation.

OARS What does OARS ask you to do before advice? Four MI listening moves OARS or EPE: which tool fits the moment? Listen until the target is clear; then advise in a permission-based loop. Just tell me what to eat. Your line I can offer options, and I want them to fit your morning. What has to be true for breakfast to happen? Handing over a menu before learning the constraint. It respects the request for help while keeping the client involved in choosing a realistic plan. What is a strong Elicit-Provide-Elicit nutrition line? What have you already tried for…

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