The population health nurse is discussing the effects of obesity with a group of adolescents. Information the nurse should share with the group includes: (Select all that apply.)
1. Obesity may exacerbate the effects of arthritis.
2. Obesity can contribute to heart disease.
3. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses.
4. Obesity is decreasing among the younger population.
5. Obesity decreases with age.
Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Obesity places a greater strain on joints and may exacerbate the effects of arthritis on affected joints. Obesity is a physiological factor that can contribute to heart disease. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses. Obesity is not decreasing among the younger population. Increase in age does not decrease the incidence of obesity.
2. Obesity places a greater strain on joints and may exacerbate the effects of arthritis on affected joints. Obesity is a physiological factor that can contribute to heart disease. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses. Obesity is not decreasing among the younger population. Increase in age does not decrease the incidence of obesity.
3. Obesity places a greater strain on joints and may exacerbate the effects of arthritis on affected joints. Obesity is a physiological factor that can contribute to heart disease. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses. Obesity is not decreasing among the younger population. Increase in age does not decrease the incidence of obesity.
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