Practice Question
The school-based nurse is working with the local school district to promote health and wellness in a school with a large proportion of minority and underprivileged students. Which of the following will be included in the planning? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer:
Adding a school breakfast program.
Rationale:
Adding a school breakfast program
🔹 Children from low-income families often come to school without having eaten. A school breakfast program ensures all students start their day with adequate nutrition, which is essential for learning, concentration, and energy levels.
🔹 Research shows that school breakfast participation is linked to improved academic performance, reduced absenteeism, and better classroom behavior.
🔹 This initiative also helps bridge nutritional disparities seen in minority and underprivileged populations.
🔹 Nutritional programs are aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to address health inequities in vulnerable groups.
🔹 It supports both educational success and physical health, making it a cornerstone in public school wellness promotion.
Reducing saturated fat in the school lunch offering
🔹 High intake of saturated fat is associated with childhood obesity, heart disease, and poor dietary patterns that can persist into adulthood.
🔹 Implementing low-saturated fat meals helps in establishing healthy eating habits early, especially among populations already at risk for chronic diseases.
🔹 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets standards for Healthy School Meals, encouraging limits on saturated fats.
🔹 This step addresses diet-related health disparities among students from lower-income backgrounds who rely heavily on school meals.
🔹 Promoting balanced meals with healthy fats, lean proteins, and whole grains is a key part of health education and chronic disease prevention.
Making fruits or vegetables available with all meals
🔹 Access to fruits and vegetables enhances intake of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that support immunity, growth, and cognitive function.
🔹 Children from underprivileged backgrounds may not receive these nutrients at home due to cost or availability, making school-based access critical.
🔹 Daily exposure to fruits and vegetables encourages healthy eating habits and increases the likelihood of long-term consumption.
🔹 Offering these with every meal aligns with USDA MyPlate guidelines and improves overall meal quality.
🔹 It also supports obesity prevention efforts in minority communities disproportionately affected by poor dietary options.
Offering after-school physical fitness activities
🔹 Physical activity contributes to weight management, cardiovascular fitness, bone health, and stress reduction in children.
🔹 Minority and underprivileged students often have limited access to safe recreational areas outside of school, making after-school programs crucial.
🔹 Structured physical activities reduce sedentary behaviors and also promote teamwork, discipline, and mental wellness.
🔹 The CDC recommends at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children, which school-based programs can help fulfill.
🔹 These initiatives close the gap in activity levels between low-income and higher-income children, promoting long-term health equity.
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- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
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