A Primary Care NP Sees a 5-Year-Old Child Who Is

A primary care NP sees a 5-year-old child who is morbidly obese.The child has an elevated hemoglobin A₁c and increased lipid levels.Both of the child's parents are overweight but not obese,and they tell the NP that they see nothing wrong with their child.They both state that it is difficult to refuse their child's requests for soda or ice cream.The NP should:

A) suggest that they give the child diet soda and low-fat frozen yogurt.
B) understand and respect the parents' beliefs about their child's self-image.
C) initiate a dialogue with the parents about the implications of the child's laboratory values.
D) suggest family counseling to explore ways to improve parenting skills and limits.