Describe the Role of School Nurse in Obesity Prevention

Childhood Obesity
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(Institutional affiliation) Childhood obesity
Nan the fourth grader is putting on a lot of weight as a result of having fast foods as meals. Although fast foods provide convenient and easy way for people to have their meals, they are also associated with obesity. Childhood obesity has been a significant topic in the health department with most people arguing that children need to be educated on nutrition. Moreover, children should be engaged in physical exercises in their schools to help fight childhood obesity (Currie-McGhee, 2012). School nurses work hand in hand with young people, teachers, parents and children to support and provide advice on many health issues. They play a vital role in the growth and development of the child since they observe what is affecting the children and addresses the problem.
In the case of Nan, the nurse has to be careful what he/she says to the parent of the young child since the reason for eating at burger king is that her mother is busy fending for the family. The nurse should invite the mother to school and inform her ...