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1. A 15-year-old high school sophomore and her mother
come to your clinic because the mother is
concerned about her daughter's weight. You measure her
daughter's height and weight and obtain a BMI
of 19.5 kg/m2
. Based on this information, which of the following is
appropriate?
A) Refer the patient to a nutritionist and a psychologist
because the patient is anorexic.
,B) Reassure the mother that this is a normal body weight.
C) Give the patient information about exercise because
the patient is obese.
D) Give the patient information concerning reduction of fat
and cholesterol in her diet because she is
obese. - ANSWER-B; Ans: B
Chapter: 04
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Feedback: The patient has a normal BMI; the range for a
normal BMI is 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2
. You may be
able to give the patient and her mother the lower limit of
normal in pounds for her daughter's height, or
instruct her in how to use a BMI table.
,2. A 25-year-old radio announcer comes to the clinic for an
annual examination. His BMI is 26.0 kg/m2
.
He is concerned about his weight. Based on this
information, what is appropriate counsel for the patient
during the visit?
A) Refer the patient to a nutritionist because he is
anorexic.
B) Reassure the patient that he has a normal body weight.
C) Give the patient information about reduction of fat,
cholesterol, and calories because he is overweight.
D) Give the patient information about reduction of fat and
cholesterol because he is obese. - ANSWER-C; Ans: C
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Feedback: The patient has a BMI in the overweight range,
which is 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2
. It is prudent to
give him information about reducing calories, fat, and
cholesterol in his diet to help prevent further
weight gain.
3. A 30-year-old sales clerk comes to your office wanting
to lose weight; her BMI is 30.0 kg/m2
. What is
the most appropriate amount for a weekly weight reduction
goal?