Which statement reflects a MAP design principle?

• A. Only include actions the patient or caregiver can perform
• B. Include a clinician to-do list
• C. List all potential research questions
• D. Focus on billing requirements

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that a MAP should be action-oriented and centered on what the patient or caregiver can actually do. In pediatric obesity management, the MAP translates goals into concrete, doable steps that a family can implement in daily life. This makes the plan practical, increases ownership, and boosts the likelihood of follow-through and real change. Including a clinician to-do list would shift responsibilities away from the patient, listing all potential research questions isn’t about day-to-day management, and focusing on billing requirements misses the purpose of guiding patient actions. So the best statement is the one that emphasizes actions the patient or caregiver can perform.