Author Question: Erica has lost 15 pounds since the beginning of the school year. She tells the school nurse that the ... (Read 84 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Erica has lost 15 pounds since the beginning of the school year. She tells the school nurse that the weight loss is due to becoming a vegetarian. The nurse's greatest concern is that she:

1. Is claiming to be a vegetarian to mask an eating disorder.
2. May be making the choice because of peer pressure.
3. Could be skipping meals because of her busy schedule.
4. Is not eating a balanced diet.

Question 2

Risk of mortality in adults is lowest for those with a body mass index that is between

a. 15 and 20.
b. 20 and 25.
c. 25 and 30.
d. 30 and 40.

canderson530 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Although changing to a vegetarian diet is common among this age group, it may also be an attempt to mask an eating disorder. A change to a vegetarian diet is not uncommon in this age group and is a healthy alternative when using good nutritional planning. There is no information to support the presence of peer pressure. Adolescents often skip meals because of busy schedules and should be encouraged to eat a balanced diet. A balanced diet is important during adolescence and the nurse may request a food diary to assess her food intake to assess for deficiencies.

Answer to Question 2

B
Lowest risk of mortality is associated with a BMI between 20 and 25 . Risk of mortality increases slightly with lower BMIs and increases exponentially with higher BMIs.