A parish nurse is implementing a primary prevention measure related to obesity among the school-age members of the church. Which of the following activities is most likely being used by the nurse?
a. Establishing a walking program that is sufficiently challenging yet not too strenuous for those who are obese
b. Partnering with youth camp cooks to ensure that food is nutritious
c. Supervising height and weight measurements taken by clinic assistants
d. Working with parents of obese children to implement family lifestyle changes
ANS: B
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