In the care of an anorexic patient, which practice supports recovery?

• A. Reflecting with the patient on triggers
• B. Monitor weight at the same time every day with the same scale
• C. Encouraging a detailed daily food log
• D. Limiting exercise initially

Answer: (B)

Consistent, objective data about weight is essential for guiding recovery from anorexia nervosa. Monitoring weight at the same time each day using the same scale provides reliable, comparable data that help clinicians notice trends over time, assess medical stability, and adjust nutrition plans as recovery progresses. Doing it at the same time and with the same scale minimizes measurement variability from scales, clothing, or daily fluctuations, so the trend you see reflects real changes rather than inconsistent measurements. This regular data helps catch early signs of relapse or medical compromise and supports safe refeeding and weight restoration.

Other strategies have therapeutic value, but they don’t offer the same clear, ongoing picture of progress. Reflecting on triggers, keeping a detailed daily food log, or restricting exercise can be useful parts of treatment, yet without stable weight data, it’s harder to gauge how well recovery is progressing or when to modify care.