Asked by Miftar Pozhari on Apr 27, 2024
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A clinic nurse is planning a teaching session about childhood obesity prevention for parents of school-age children. The nurse should include which associated risk of obesity in the teaching plan?
A) Type I diabetes
B) Respiratory disease
C) Celiac disease
D) Type II diabetes
Childhood Obesity
A serious medical condition affecting children and adolescents, characterized by a body weight well above the normal weight for their age and height.
Type II Diabetes
A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance or a lack of insulin.
- Exhibit proficiency in identifying the contributors to the increased risk of injuries and illnesses in pediatric patients.
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Kathleen Nicole CampbellMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Childhood obesity has been associated with the rise of type II diabetes in children. Type I diabetes is not associated with obesity and has a genetic component. Respiratory disease is not associated with obesity, and celiac disease is the inability to metabolize gluten in foods and is not associated with obesity.
Learning Objectives
- Exhibit proficiency in identifying the contributors to the increased risk of injuries and illnesses in pediatric patients.