What is best for the nurse to suggest to the parents of an overweight 9-year-old to help prevent obesity?
a. Use whole milk as a between-meal snack because it is more filling than skim milk.
b. Feed the child before family meal times to monitor intake more closely.
c. Encourage the child to engage in physical activity for at least an hour a day.
d. Remove all sweets and junk food from the house.
ANS: C
Regular physical activity reduces weight.
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