Obesity among the youth of the nation has reached epidemic proportions. Which of the following are included in the guidelines for managing childhood obesity? Select all that ap-ply
1. Set goals related to healthier lifestyle, not dieting.
2. Have low-calorie, nutritious snacks available and ready.
3. Allow snacking in front of the TV for only short periods.
4. Scale back computer time and replace it with activities and chores.
1, 2, 4
Allowing snacking in front of the TV will not decrease childhood obesity.
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1. "I should rotate the site I use for injections." 2. "I should draw back on the plunger before injecting the insulin." 3. "I will clean the site using an antiseptic wipe, and rub in a circle." 4. "I should never inject insulin in an area with a bruise."
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a. activity theory. b. physiological theory. c. disengagement theory. d. biological programming theory.
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