A nurse is providing teaching about a weight reduction plan to a client who is obese and has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I should reduce my caloric intake by 200 calories a day to lose 1 pound a week.

I need to lose 5 percent of my body weight to improve my glycemic control.

I must exercise for 30 minutes three times a week to lose 1 pound per week.

If my blood glucose level drops during exercise, I should drink 16 ounces of apple juice.