The nurse explains to parents of an obese child that which of the following methods is most successful in treating obesity?
A) Only increased physical activity
B) Only reduced caloric intake
C) Use of peer support groups
D) Family behavioral therapy
D) Family behavioral therapy
Explanation: A) While increased physical activity, reduced caloric intake, and peer support are helpful in reducing obesity in children, of greatest importance, however, is parental and familial involvement with family behavioral therapy; this has been cited as the most widely supported treatment for children.
B) While increased physical activity, reduced caloric intake, and peer support are helpful in reducing obesity in children, of greatest importance, however, is parental and familial involvement with family behavioral therapy; this has been cited as the most widely supported treatment for children.
C) While increased physical activity, reduced caloric intake, and peer support are helpful in reducing obesity in children, of greatest importance, however, is parental and familial involvement with family behavioral therapy; this has been cited as the most widely supported treatment for children.
D) While increased physical activity, reduced caloric intake, and peer support are helpful in reducing obesity in children, of greatest importance, however, is parental and familial involvement with family behavioral therapy; this has been cited as the most widely supported treatment for children.
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