During a nutrition screening, adolescents who have been found to have a nutrition-related health risk, such as hyperlipidemia, should be _____.

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Adolescents with a nutrition-related health risk such as hyperlipidemia should be referred for further in-depth medical assessment and nutrition counseling. This will help diagnose the exact condition and provide counseling on how to manage it. Further assessment for use of anabolic steroids or diabetes may be necessary later, but initial referral for in-depth medical assessment and nutrition counseling is the best option. Referring to an exercise physiologist may also be helpful, but addressing the medical issue should be the primary concern.

During a Nutrition Screening, Adolescents Who Have Been Found to Have