Homework: Assessment Tools, Diagnostics, Growth, Measurement & Nutrition in Adults and Children
Scenario: Severely underweight 12-year-old Hispanic girl with underweight parents who have been bullied in school just recently
Option: Child Health Case: (3 to 4 pages)
Include the following:
a. An explanation of the health issues and risks that are relevant to the child you were assigned.
b. Describe additional information you would need in order to further assess his or her weight-related health.
c. Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child's health. Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion.
d. Taking into account the parents' and caregivers' potential sensitivities, list at least three specific questions you would ask about the child to gather more information.
e. Provide at least two strategies you could employ to encourage the parents or caregivers to be proactive about their child's health and weight.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.