You are counseling a client who cites cultural traditions and strong taste preferences as reasons for daily use of a high-sodium seasoning. As an evaluator of interventions, which approach best respects their context while addressing health?

• A. Insist they stop all traditional foods immediately because culture and taste are irrelevant, and only strict adherence to low-sodium diets will be acceptable.
• B. Tell them to ignore sodium and instead focus only on getting more sleep and exercise because diet never influences blood pressure or health outcomes.
• C. Advise them to switch to a completely different cuisine overnight that they dislike; this abrupt change will guarantee compliance and health benefit.
• D. Recommend modest changes like reducing portion of the seasoning, using lower-sodium alternatives, or adding herbs to maintain flavor while lowering sodium, and discuss gradual steps that respect culture and taste.

Answer: (D)