Registered Dietitian

Answer: D - The most important factors an RD should consider in an initial counseling session are the client’s physical posture and eye contact, use of open-ended questions, and the client’s socioeconomic status. The first counseling session is critical for building trust and establishing honest rapport with the client. To do this the RD needs to consider all of the aspects related to a client’s background, attitude and learning ability, and educational level.