An Obese but Otherwise Healthy Teen Is Given a Prescription

question 1

Multiple Choice

An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise program.This is an example of

• A) primary prevention.
• B) secondary prevention.
• C) tertiary prevention.
• D) disease treatment.

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