Question

The prevalence of obesity remains high and affects Americans of all ages. Review the following resource: • United States Department of Health and Human Services (2017). 2020 Topics and objectives: Nutrition and weight status (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/nutrition-and-weight-status Initial Discussion Post: • Identify two (2) contributing factors to childhood obesity. • List three (3) ways the nurse could intervene to promote the nutrition and weight status objectives for Healthy People 2020. • Discuss why these objectives are important for individuals or communities. • Identify two (2) contributing factors to adult obesity.

Answer 1

1.Childhood obesity is a serious and daunting issue.The contributing factors to childhood obesity are certain behaviour patterns of children such as eating high-calorie diets,low fruit and vegetable consumption and sedentary lifestyles may accelerate the problem.

2 The possible nursing interventions might be

• Explain dietary instructions such as reducing fats and empty calories reduces caloric intake without sacrificing nutritional intake.
• Increasing excercises increases metabolism.
• Caution against fad diets that may be nutritionally inadequate.
• Encourage support groups if indicated.

3 Living healthy is the responsibility of the individual towards its community.Being aware of the food we eat helps us from certain health complications.Most of the people who are obese have low self-esteem resulting in lack of confidence and depression.Therefore eating healthy foods and promoting healthy lifestyle will pave the way for a healthier generation in the future.

4 Contributing factors for adult obesity are hereditary and lack of excercise.