The nurse is working with a group of clients in a weight loss clinic. The nurse recognizes that factors contributing to the obesity problem are related to environment. Which of the following is a factor related to the obesogenic environment?
A) Low-cost, high-calorie foods C) Use of slow cookers at home
B) Increased activity levels D) More food choices
A
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Obesogenic refers to the environment which encourages energy intake and discourages energy expenditure. Factors that contribute are an abundance of readily accessible, low-cost, palatable, high-calorie density foods; increased consumption of soft drinks and snacks; and increased portion size.
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