Another agreed on projected health outcome was pain control. Stella did not realize that her extremity pain was related to poor glycemic control (Apfel, 1999). “Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements” was linked to the health outcome “nutritional status: nutrient intake.” Guided by her primary care physician, Stella would follow a prescribed diet specifically tailored for her. This would increase the probability that Stella would be compliant with the dietary changes. A contract was made that stipulated that she would be weighed in 1 month. A short-term goal of a 5-pound weight loss was agreed on.