A school nurse is developing a primary prevention strategy for school-aged children. Which of the following interventions would the nurse most likely implement?
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 and/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. Exercise programs are an example of tertiary prevention. Monitoring BMI in children is an example of secondary prevention. Notifying parents of their children's height-weight scale increases family awareness but does not meet the definition of a preventive measure.

A School Nurse Is Developing a Primary Prevention Strategy for School-Aged