Julian has decided to lose 15 pounds. he is concerned about the amount of fat he consumes and suspects that his cholesterol levels are high. he has purchased a popular book on low-fat diets, and has decided to go walking thrice a week after he buys a new pair of walking shoes next week. according to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, julian is in the stage of behavior change.

The answer to the blank space is preparation.

There are five stages of health behavior change according to Prochaska et al (1992). These stages are: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. It is apparent that Julian is currently at the preparation stage, since he is ready to make immediate action to lose his weight, from his plans and behaviors.

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