The Parents of an Adolescent Client Ask About Strategies That

question 23

Multiple Choice

The parents of an adolescent client ask about strategies that can be used to aid in obesity prevention.Which strategies should the nurse present to them? Select all that apply.

• A) Maintain a well balanced diet but eat smaller portions.
• B) Teach the adolescent how to healthier snacks.
• C) Do not eat fast foods or drink sodas.
• D) Try to have 30 minutes of outdoor activity every day.
• E) Follow a popular diet trend (e.g., low-carbohydrate diet).

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