Nutrition and physical activity history for an overweight child

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When a doctor asks questions about your child's eating and activity habits, the information helps identify patterns that may lead to extra weight.

Nutrition history

You may be asked:

To describe your family's meals and snacks in a typical day.
What your child eats at school.
Who is responsible for meals. Is it the parent, a relative, or another caregiver?
How often a child or teen eats away from home, such as at school, in restaurants, or at friends' homes.

Physical activity

You may be asked whether your child:

Participates in physical activities at school or after school.
Rides or walks to school.
Plays actively with friends.
Participates in organized sports.
Helps with yard work, housework, or has other chores.
Spends a lot of time watching television, playing computer or video games, or reading.
Has a safe place to play outdoors.
Is under adult supervision when playing.

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Author	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD - Nutrition Education Specialist and Lecturer
Last Updated	September 13, 2007

Last updated:	September 13, 2007
Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Reviewed By:	Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition, Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD - Nutrition Education Specialist and Lecturer
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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