The nurse teaching a normal-weight adolescent girl some of the key factors related to good nutrition would be correct to focus on:

A) Decreasing her calories and encouraging her to maintain her weight to avoid obesity.
B) Increasing BMI to at least 35, taking a multivitamin, and discussing body image.
C) Increasing milk intake, eating a balanced diet, and discussing eating disorders.
D) Obtaining a food diary along with providing close monitoring for anorexia.


Ans: C
Feedback: Adolescent girls are considered to be at high risk for nutritional disorders. Increasing milk intake provides increased calcium; a balanced diet will provide the necessary vitamins and minerals further. If adolescents are diagnosed with eating disorders early, the recovery chances are increased. Option A is incorrect; the question presents no information that indicates a need for decreasing her calories. Option B is incorrect; a person with a BMI of 35 would be obese. Option D is incorrect; a food diary is used for assessing eating habits, while the question asks for teaching factors related to good nutrition.

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