Jordan is coming back to the office for a follow-up visit. He is 15 years old and he shows a pattern of gaining weight, not a large amount but a little more each visit. Jordan says that he is not active in any sports but that he and his father eat out a lot. What is the best way for the nurse to assess Jordan's eating pattern?
a) Ask Jordan to show you what a healthy portion looks like.
b) Have Jordan guess what his calorie intake is in a 24-hour period.
c) Have Jordan keep a food diary for one week.
d) Ask Jordan to recall what he has had to eat in the last three days.
Answer: Have Jordan keep a food diary for one week.