The nurse is promoting nutrition to a 13-year-old boy who is overweight. Which of the following comments would be expected to be included in the discussion?
A) "You need to go on a low-fat diet."
B) "Eat what your parents eat."
C) "Go out for a sport at school."
D) "Keep a food diary."
D
Response:
Having the boy keep a detailed food diary for 1 week will determine his current patterns of eating. This can then be used to show him how to make small changes that produce results, especially if he eats before periods of inactivity such as before going to bed or when he is bored. Thinking in terms of "a diet" is negative and can lead to poor body image. If the parents have poor eating habits, this could be bad advice. The child could too easily choose the wrong sport or do poorly. It's best to offer solutions with more variety.
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