Date Approved
2016
Date Posted
12-19-2016
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Nursing
First Advisor
Angela Lukomski
Second Advisor
Julie Slack
Abstract
This paper will examine obesity and the multitude of methods for a healthcare professional to help influence their patients using health promotion techniques for those who are at risk for obesity. This paper will discuss the pathophysiology of obesity as well as childhood obesity risk factors that pertain to this disease. This paper will investigate the nursing interventions being used today to combat childhood obesity within the following settings; school, in-patient, and clinic.
Recommended Citation
Oswald, Rebecca, "Childhood obesity and nursing interventions" (2016). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 512.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/512