Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health.

Identify and describe any risks and consider what further information you would need to gain a full understanding of the child’s health.

There is need to consider the potential risks involved for a 16-year-old female in this case study. These dangers encompass an escalated probability of acquiring obesity related illnesses like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases along with metabolic disorders that warrant attention. Gaining a full understanding of her current state of health requires examining several factors such as BMI measurements along with exploring dietary habits, assessing physical activity levels, researching family medical history, identifying any preexisting conditions or medications she might be taking (Markert et al., 2021). Additionally, evaluating both psychological well-being and social support systems because these areas have an effect on a persons’ overall welfare which directly impacts weight focused behaviors.

Think about how you could gather this information in a sensitive fashion. 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.

The three questions that could be asked sensitively to gather more information about the child are:

1. Could you share some specifics regarding the types of meals and snacks typically consumed by your child each day?
2. How much physical activity does your child engage daily including their involvement in sports or other forms of exercise.
3. As far as existing health conditions go – both within the confines of immediate family medical history and specific to your child – is there anything that warrants our attention?