BMI is now being used to determine obesity; however, its use is ...

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BMI is now being used to determine obesity; however, its use is not without controversy. Research has shown that ethnic differences exist in the relationship between BMI and health risks.
 
  Which ethnic group has been shown that the health risks of obesity can occur at a BMI lower than 30? A) Asian Americans C) Hispanic Americans
  B) Black Americans D) Native Americans

Question 2

The primary school nurse has become concerned that a greater number of students are overweight.
 
  She discusses her concerns with a group of parents, and they complain that their children spend most of their free time on the computer or playing video games. The best intervention the nurse could implement to impact this situation would be to: 1. Volunteer to supervise after-school games at the playground several days a week.
   2. Plan a nutrition class for parents after school.
   3. Include information on obesity in health classes.
   4. Have a local athlete speak to students about staying fit.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Ethnic differences exist in the relationship between BMI and health risks. For instance, because of genetic differences in body composition, the health risks of obesity occur at a BMI lower than 30 for Asian Americans and higher than 30 for Black Americans.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: According to studies, up to 65 of students don't meet weekly recommended levels of physical activity, whereas an estimated 35 spend three or more hours daily watching television. Volunteering to supervise outside games on the playground after school would be a way to promote supervised physical exercise in a way that may attract the students. Planning nutrition classes for parents, including information on obesity in health class, or having a speaker would not actively involves the students in exercise.