The nurse is promoting nutrition to a 13-year-old boy who is overweight. Which comment should the nurse expect to include in the discussion?
A) "You need to go on a low-fat diet."
B) "Eat what your parents eat."
C) "Go out for a sport at school."
D) "Keep a food diary."
Ans: D
Having the boy keep a detailed food diary for 1 week will determine current patterns of eating. This can then be used to show him how to make small changes with results, especially if eating is done before periods of inactivity such as before going to bed or when he is bored. Speaking and thinking in terms of diet are negative and can lead to poor body image. If the parents have poor eating habits, telling the child to eat what his parents eat could be bad advice. The child could too easily choose the wrong sport or do poorly. It is best to offer solutions with more variety.
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