When patients have low health literacy, they are less likely to utilize health and educational tools

(Paterick et al., 2017). When patients have low health literacy, they are less likely to utilize health and educational tools. Healthcare providers need to address the specific problem areas when patients have low health literacy. I will then explain essential concepts and self-management techniques to the patient using the teach-back technique to ensure that what I explain to the patient is well understood (Wittink and Oosterhaven, 2018). Mary Anne should have at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Consume whole grains, replacing refined grains. She should eat slowly and choose smaller portions. Additionally, Mary Anne needs to cut down on unhealthy fats and consume more healthy fats by eating beans, fish, and chicken instead of cheese or red meat and cooking with oils from corn, olive, and peanut oil. When eating at fast-food restaurants, she should choose healthy items for herself like salad or broiled chicken. Mary Anne should also avoid excessive consumption of sugary drinks and excessive alcohol intake. Finally, she has to balance her calorie intake with activity level (Reedy et al., 2018). After explaining all the essential concepts, I will offer Mary Anne educational materials in her preferred format, not limited to brochures or other printed materials, demonstrations, and one-on-one teaching (Paterick et al., 2017). Additionally, I will be mindful of what she needs to know, what is essential, and what she already knows to avoid overloading the patient with too much information. I would then lean on health technology to offer Mary Anne convenience while making it easier to access health information. I will leverage a mHealth tool known as MyFitnessApp to inform the patient of her health behavior and help her through self- management techniques. MyFitnessPal will give Mary Anne insightful feedback to help her reach her weight goal and making changes to her diet by providing nutritional information.