Nutrition and physical activity history for an overweight child
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.
| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: September 13, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD - Nutrition Education Specialist and Lecturer | |
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