Which of the following is not considered as one of
the three major categories of health agencies/associa- Corporations
tions/organizations?
The primary means of funding the work of a governmental
tax dollars.
health agency is through
The primary means of funding the work of a voluntary
donations.
health agency is through
The primary means of funding the work of a professional
dues.
health organization is through
Which one of the following was not mentioned as a po-
Product endorsement
tential funding source for quasi-governmental agencies?
Voluntary agencies, foundations, professional organiza-
tions, and corporations are all considered nongovernmental
health agencies.
Which of the following is not a governmental health
National Kidney Foundation
agency?
Which of the following is not a voluntary health agency? Food and Drug Administration
Which of the following is a professional health organiza-
American Public Health Association
tion?
Which of the following is a quasi-governmental health
American Red Cross
agency?
The primary mission of national voluntary health agencies
research.
is to raise money for
The four major missions of voluntary health agencies are education, fund raising, advocacy, and service.
Most voluntary health agencies operate at the local, state, and national levels.
Services for families of military personnel and individuals
American Red Cross.
attected by natural disaster are major programs of the
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Which of the following is not an example of a governmen-
American Heart Association
tal health agency?
Voluntary health agencies receive their financial support
private contributions.
through
Which one of the following health agencies is a govern-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
mental health organization?
Which of the following is not a funding source for the
Private donations
operation of state and local health departments?
National Wellness Conference is hosted by the National Wellness Institute, Inc.
The association whose mission is, in part, to promote
quality health behavior, health education, and health pro- American Academy of Health Behavior.
motion research is
Which one of the following is not a philanthropic founda-
American Red Cross
tion?
the Directors of Health Promotion and Health Education
Two organizations whose membership requires individu-
and the Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical
als to be employed in a specific professional position are
Education.
The organization whose mission is to serve the profes-
sionals and organizations that promote optimal health the National Wellness Institute, Inc.
and wellness in individuals and communities is
The association whose mission is to improve the health of
American Public Health Association.
the public and achieve equity in health status is the
The association whose mission is to build the capacity
of its members to plan, develop, coordinate, implement,
American School Health Association.
evaluate, and advocate for ettective school health strate-
gies is the
The professional organization that is a worldwide organi- the International Union for Health Promotion and Educa-
zation is tion.
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