A sports dietitian uses motivational interviewing with an athlete who says, 'I know I should eat breakfast before practice, but I'm never hungry in the morning.' Which response best demonstrates a complex reflection?
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A
'You understand breakfast matters for performance, yet your body's signals make it feel unnecessary early in the day.'
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B
'You should try eating a small snack at least.'
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C
'Have you tried setting an alarm 30 minutes earlier to build appetite?'
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D
'Many athletes feel the same way — it's a common barrier.'