Research demonstrates that exercise is important for general wellness and weight control. The CHN can use this information to implement primary prevention by doing which of the following?
A) Developing individualized exercise programs for overweight children
B) Drafting policy for increases in noncompetitive physical activity programs
C) Monitoring body mass index in children to identify elevations before they become difficult to manage
D) Notifying parents or guardians of their child's height-weight scale in comparison with national norms

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At the primary prevention level, campaigns to support regular exercise, greater emphasis on school-based physical education programs, and environmental and policy initiatives to create or enhance places for physical activity in communities can make significant contributions to improving the lifestyle of sedentary children. Developing individualized exercise programs for overweight children is an example of tertiary prevention. Monitoring body mass index in children to identify elevations before they become difficult to manage is an example of secondary prevention. Notifying parents or guardiAnswer of their child's height-weight scale in comparison with national norms increases family awareness but does not meet the definition of a preventive measure.

Research Demonstrates That Exercise Is Important for General Wellness and Weight