A Newly Hired Nurse Works in a Health Clinic

Multiple Choice

A newly hired nurse works in a health clinic. Screening for Body Mass Index (BMI) is being performed for high school students. The new nurse states, "I am shocked that nearly all the students are either overweight or obese." Which factor is important for the nurse to obtain?

A) If students come from low-income families
B) If age-appropriate weight-loss programs exist
C) If there is a high incidence of weight-related diseases
D) If the students are being screened for athletic programs