The parents of an adolescent client ask about strategies that can be used to aid in obesity prevention.Which strategies should the nurse present to them? Select all that apply.

A) Maintain a well balanced diet but eat smaller portions.
B) Teach the adolescent how to healthier snacks.
C) Do not eat fast foods or drink sodas.
D) Try to have 30 minutes of outdoor activity every day.
E) Follow a popular diet trend (e.g., low-carbohydrate diet) .

Appropriate teaching topics to prevent obesity in adolescents include avoiding sedentary lifestyles by adhering to an exercise program,eating smaller portions,avoiding fast foods,and substituting balanced meals for high-calorie,nutrient-poor snacks.During a development stage in which adolescents strive for independence,avoid highly restrictive diets that forbid favorite foods (e.g.,fast foods,sodas).Following diet trends may be effective in short-term weight loss but does not lead to sustained weight maintenance.