How should you respond to a guest who asks for a nutrition-friendly dish?

• A. Tell them nutrition information is not available.
• B. Offer only the most caloric options.
• C. Provide nutrition information if available and suggest lighter options.
• D. Explain that nutrition details are irrelevant.

Answer: (C)

When a guest asks for a nutrition-friendly dish, the best approach is to be transparent and helpful: provide nutrition information if it’s available and then point them toward lighter options. This shows you respect the guest’s health goals and are prepared to support informed choices, while also guiding them toward dishes that fit their preferences.

This approach blends factual information with practical guidance. If the nutrition data exists, sharing it helps the guest compare items and feel confident in their choice. If the data isn’t available, you can still be helpful by discussing ingredients, cooking methods, and how certain dishes can be lighter—for example, suggesting grilled preparations, lighter sauces, or substitutions.

Other responses miss the mark because they either ignore the guest’s request, push only high-calorie options, or dismiss nutrition as irrelevant.