A nurse is counseling a family about the management of childhood obesity. Which of the fol-lowing recommendations should be made by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Set goals related to having a healthier life-style, not dieting
b. Have low-calorie, nutritious snacks availa-ble and ready
c. Allow snacking in front of the TV for short periods of time
d. Decrease computer time and replace it with activities and chores
e. Invest in a gym membership at a local fa-cility
ANS: A, B, D
Setting goals for a healthier lifestyle; having low-calorie, nutritious snacks available; and de-creasing computer time will assist in managing childhood obesity. Allowing snacking in front of the TV will not decrease childhood obesity. Purchasing a gym membership may be expensive and if not used on a regular basis will have limited effect on obesity.
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