10 POINT ASAP
A 12-year-old overweight boy complains to his doctor about severe chest pains. When the doctor suggests to the boy’s mother to modify his diet and begin an exercise program, the mother says her son is still growing and will soon outgrow his baby fat. What state of change is this mother in?
contemplation
maintenance
pre-contemplation
preparation
Explanation: She has lack of awareness that her son's weight can be improved by a change in his behavior. Her son could simply change his diet and start exercising to keep down his weight.
