The nurse is preparing an inservice for staff on the risk factors for poor nutritional health. Which of the following would the nurse include as risk factors for overnutrition? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Alcohol abuse
2. Sedentary lifestyle
3. Excess intake of fat, sugar, calories, or nutrients
4. Lack of knowledge about food preparation
5. Lack of knowledge about portion sizes
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is statistically linked to undernutrition.
Rationale 2: Sedentary lifestyle. The lack of calorie burning activity of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with overnutrition and weight gain.
Rationale 3: Excess intake of fat, sugar, calories, or other nutrients. Is commonly linked to overnutrition and weight gain.
Rationale 4: Lack of knowledge about food preparation. Food preparation may result in overnutrition as "unhealthy" techniques may be employed.
Rationale 5: Lack of knowledge about portion sizes. Portion control is key in the management of weight gain and loss. Lack of knowledge about portion control may result in over eating.
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