How can you integrate knowledge about adolescent nutrition into your potential role as a school nurse at a high school?
Ans) The school nurse, with his or her daily presence in school and access to large populations of students, is well positioned to prevent and/or intervene on this health issue through (1) implementing BMI screenings and referrals to the medical home as needed, (2) collaborating with food service personnel and administrators to advocate for and to provide nutritional meals and snacks, (3) working with school staff to promote opportunities for physical activity, (4) educating parents about healthy lifestyles, and (5) involving the community providers and organizations in these efforts.
- Eating a healthy diet helps children stay alert during class, fight off illnesses, and grow into strong, healthy adults. School children get up to half the food they need each day at school, which makes schools an important place for learning healthy eating habits.
How can you integrate knowledge about adolescent nutrition into your potential role as a school nurse...
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An adolescent spends a lot of time trying to determine
how others think about her and what image she presents to others.
which concept would explain this behavior
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