The nurse is planning an education program on nutrition and weight management following the Healthy People 2020 guidelines. Which of the following would be an appropriate primary objective for the nurse to use in planning this program?
A) Increase the number of countries with nutrition standards for foods and beverages provided to preschool-age children in child care.
B) Increase the proportion of schools that offer nutritious foods and beverages outside school meals.
C) Increase the number of federal policies that incentivize food retail outlets to provide foods that are encouraged by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
D) Increase the proportion of people globally who have access to a food retail outlet that sells a variety of foods that are encouraged by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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The primary objective related to nutrition and weight management in the context of Healthy People 2020 would focus on increasing the availability of nutritious foods and beverages in schools, as this directly impacts the target population's health and aligns with national health objectives.

The Nurse Is Planning an Education Program on Nutrition and Weight