Question 9

Add to

The term "supplement" in the context of the sentence refers to the action of adding something to enhance or complete the diet. The dietitian's instruction is focused on enhancing the patient's nutritional intake.

A) Limit

This option is incorrect because "limit" implies reducing or restricting something, which is the opposite of what it means to supplement a diet. Supplementing is about increasing or enhancing rather than limiting.

B) Add to

This option is correct as it accurately captures the essence of the word "supplement." In dietary contexts, to supplement means to add additional nutrients or foods to one's existing diet to improve health or nutrition.

C) Substitute

This choice is not correct because "substitute" suggests replacing one item with another, whereas supplementing involves adding to what is already there. The dietitian is not instructing the patient to replace any part of her diet but rather to enhance it.

D) Increase

While "increase" may seem related, it does not fully encompass the meaning of "supplement." Increasing could imply a quantitative aspect without necessarily adding different components, which is what supplementing entails.

Conclusion

The correct answer, "Add to," is definitive because it directly aligns with the instructional intent of the dietitian to enhance the patient's diet. All other options either misinterpret the meaning of "supplement" or do not accurately reflect the action being advised. Thus, "Add to" is the only option that conveys the intended message correctly.