Obesity and the Professional Nurse’s Role Paper

Using the information from this course, your assigned readings, and the article and websites linked below you will develop a 6-10 page paper (excludes cover and reference page) addressing obesity and the role of the professional nurse in addressing teaching and learning needs of patient(s) and families.

A minimum of three (3) current, professional references must be provided. Current references include professional publications or valid and current websites (such as those listed below) dated within 5 years. Additionally, a textbook that is no more than one edition old may be used.

Article: You “Teach” BUT Does Your Patient REALLY Learn? Basic Principles to Promote Safer Outcomes

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Websites:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Adolescent and School Health
United States Department of Health and Human Services – Dietary Guidelines.gov
United States Department of Health and Human Services – Healthy People.gov (select information from the 2020 topics and objectives)

The paper consists of two (2) parts and must be submitted by the close of week six. Each part must be a minimum of three (3) pages in length.

Part 1

Select either adult obesity or childhood obesity and:

Explain the health problem specific to the selected population. Be sure to provide supporting evidence, including statistics.