What is nutritional literacy and why is teach-back helpful for clients with low literacy?

• A. Nutritional literacy is the ability to read nutrition labels; teach-back ensures you can explain the label.
• B. Nutritional literacy is the ability to memorize dietary guidelines; teach-back helps memorize numbers.
• C. Nutritional literacy is the ability to cook any recipe; teach-back helps practice cooking.
• D. Nutritional literacy is the ability to obtain, process, and apply nutrition information; teach-back confirms understanding regardless of reading level.

Answer: (D)