The following are risk factors for hypertension in children and teens (choose all
that apply):
A. being obese.
B. drinking whole milk.
C. being exposed to second-hand smoke.
D. watching 2 or more hours of television per day. - ANSWER- A and C
Fruit juice intake is acceptable in children 6 months and older per the following
recommendation (choose all that apply):
A. The juice is mixed in small amounts to flavor water.
B. Only juice is used.
C. Juice replaces no more than one serving of milk.
D. The juice is consumed in the morning with breakfast.
E. No more than 6 oz (177 mL) per day is recommended for children 6 months to 5
years. - ANSWER- ABE
In evaluating a 9-year-old child with a healthy BMI during a well visit, a
comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation should be conducted by the following
methods (choose all that apply):
A. Obtain fasting lipid profile.
B. Screen for type 2 diabetes mellitus by measuring HbA1c.
C. Assess for family history of thyroid disease.
D. Assess diet and physical activity. - ANSWER- A and D
At what age is it appropriate to recommend dietary changes to parents ifÂÂ