Waist circumference is a screening tool that predicts _____ obesity
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
abdominal, central, android, or upper body
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A child is diagnosed as obese when ________.
A. weight-for-age reaches the 90th percentile B. stature-for-age reaches the 95th percentile C. BMI-for-age reaches the 95th percentile D. BMI-for-age reaches the 85th percentile
A patient with renal disease is restricted to 2 liters of water per day and complains of thirst. The nurse offers the following suggestion for controlling thirst:
a. "Gargle with refrigerated mouthwash." b. "Suck on ice chips throughout the day." c. "Consume more melons and other fruits high in water." d. "Use popsicles to control thirst."
A woman is breastfeeding her 2-month-old infant. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what should she do daily to ensure that her baby is receiving adequate vitamin D?
a. Supplement the baby's intake with 500 mL vitamin D-fortified milk. b. Supplement the baby's intake with 500 mL infant formula. c. Continue breastfeeding as breast milk is adequate in vitamin D. d. Provide a multivitamin supplement that includes 5 mcg vitamin D.
Poorly controlled blood glucose levels before pregnancy is a risk factor for congenital malformation in newborns.
a. true b. false