What does it mean that adults are autonomous?

What does it mean that adults are autonomous?

• A. Adults require constant supervision.
• B. Adults prefer independence and responsibility.
• C. Adults rely on peers for guidance.
• D. Adults attend sessions regularly.

Answer: (B)

Autonomy means acting with self-direction, making your own choices, and taking responsibility for the outcomes. When adults are autonomous, they prefer independence and responsibility, handling decisions about their lives without needing constant supervision. In nutrition education, this shows up as adults choosing foods and plans that fit their goals, budget, and tastes because they want to, not because someone is watching. The other options describe dependence or external requirements—constant supervision implies not being independent, relying on peers for guidance means turning to others rather than directing one's own actions, and simply attending sessions doesn’t necessarily reflect self-directed choice.

Autonomy means acting with self-direction, making your own choices, and taking responsibility for the outcomes. When adults are autonomous, they prefer independence and responsibility, handling decisions about their lives without needing constant supervision. In nutrition education, this shows up as adults choosing foods and plans that fit their goals, budget, and tastes because they want to, not because someone is watching. The other options describe dependence or external requirements—constant supervision implies not being independent, relying on peers for guidance means turning to others rather than directing one's own actions, and simply attending sessions doesn’t necessarily reflect self-directed choice.