The nurse is counseling an adolescent who has a body mass index of 33%. Which of the following complications is of greatest concern?
A) Heart disease
B) Orthopedic problems
C) Lifelong obesity
D) Psychosocial problems
C
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When fat cells reach a certain size, they divide to form new fat cells. When a person loses weight, fat cells can decrease in size but not in number. Obesity in childhood can lead to lifelong obesity. Heart disease, orthopedic, and psychosocial problems are all complications associated with long standing obesity.
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