The mother of a school-aged child asks the nurse how to help prevent her child from acquiring metabolic syndrome. The nurse informs the child's mother that education for children in primary grades should focus on which action(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Treatment of dyslipidemia
b. Prevention of smoking
c. Importance of moderate activity
d. Discouraging use of alcohol
e. Increase in saturated fat
ANS: B, C, D
Primary prevention of metabolic syndrome is becoming a common thread in curriculum for children in the primary grades. This education focuses on the importance of moderate activity, dietary choices, and the prevention of alcohol and smoking. Treatment of dyslipidemia is not considered primary prevention. Diet should include reduced intake of saturated fat.
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