OET Speaking (DIETITIAN) -Child overweight

                                    OET Speaking (DIETITIAN)

                                            Child Overweight


Dietitian

You are talking to a ten-year-old boy. The child is overweight (95th percentile weight for height).  He was admitted to your ward with a broken leg. The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) has asked you to see the parent of the patient to offer some advice regarding weight control for the child. The child is not present.

* Confirm the reason for the visit. (advice on weight control for the child). Find out about child's weight history (when started weight gain, weight gain within the last year, etc.) Find out about the child's diet (Fruit, and vegetable intake, preferred foods, snacks, etc.) 

* Explore family eating habits (family meals: frequency, time of the day, etc.)

* Find out child has independent access to to foods (at home, at school etc.) 

* Find out child's lifestyle (amount of exercise, afterschool activities, etc.)

* Give likely cause of child being overweight (frequent snacking, high carb/processed food intake, etc.) Make recommendations for healthy eating (e.g., cooking eating and exercise together, limit unhealthy snacks for all family members, etc.) Find out any questions/concerns.

* Reassure parent about child's weight (number of contributing factors, can be difficult to manage, etc.) Advise need for appointment with child (e.g., discussion about food/diet plan, etc. 






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