The nurse is conducting a nutrition class when one of the clients ...

[kodithompson]

The nurse is conducting a nutrition class when one of the clients questions the accuracy of using BMI to determine obesity. The client is surprised to see his BMI is high but he does not feel he is overweight.
 
  What is a drawback of using body mass index to determine obesity? A) It is nonthreatening.
  B) It does not take body composition into account.
  C) It requires special equipment to measure.
  D) It does not take diet into account.

Question 2

An example of the lifestyle habit of chaining is
 
  a. gradually reducing intake of sug-ar-sweetened beverages.
  b. eating a piece of fruit with a sandwich every lunchtime.
  c. keeping a record of all food and beverages eaten.
  d. involving all family members in choosing healthy foods.

[blazinlyss]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
BMI does not take body composition into account; an athlete may have a high BMI even though he or she has well-developed muscle mass and little fat tissue. An elderly person may have a healthy BMI but actually have increased fat tissue compared to muscle mass.

Answer to Question 2

B
Eating a piece of fruit with a sandwich every lunchtime is an example of chaining.. Chaining involves linking two behaviors; soon the individual will always want to eat a piece of fruit whenever they eat a sandwich. Gradually reducing intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, keeping a record of all food and beverages eaten, and involving all family members in choosing healthy foods are other good strategies to help improve eating habits.

[kodithompson]

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[blazinlyss]

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