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Ecological approach
a framework that identifies multiple levels of influence in the design, implementation, and
evaluation of health promotion programs
What is the basic premise of the ecological approach?
Health, behavior, and their determinants are interrelated. Targeted at individuals, interpersonal
relationships, organizations, and environmental factors
health belief model theory
an individual's readiness to take action depends on an individuals beliefs about whether or not
they are at risk for a disease or health problem and the perceptions of benefits of taking action to
avoid it
What are the core constructs of the health belief model?
perceived susceptibility and severity, perceived benefits and barriers, cues to action, and self-
efficacy. Often applied to prevention-related activities and early detection
My brother just had heart surgery.
Perceived susceptibility: This concept refers to one's belief about the likelihood of experiencing a
health problem
A stroke can be really serious. You can lose movement on one side of your body and have
difficulty keeping balance for months afterwards.
Perceived severity
There's not much I can do to prevent a heart attack. If it's going to happen, it will happen
no matter what I do
Perceived barriers
,If I follow my exercise schedule, I will reduce my risk for a heart attack and I will also have
more energy
perceived benefits
I am in great health so I don't have to worry about a heart attack
perceived susceptibility
My doctor asked me to go in for some lab work, but the past couple of months have just
been crazy. It can wait!
Perceived barriers
My wife keeps reminding me to go see my doctor
cues to actions
What is the transtheoretical model of changed?
People are at different stages of readiness to adopt healthful behaviors. It is useful for explaining
and predicting changes for health-related behaviors, can improve success of health counseling,
and can apply to individuals as well as groups, organizations, etc.
What are the stages of change of the transtheoretical model?
1. Precontemplation (no interest in change)
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. action (actual new habits)
5. Maintenance (ongoing practice of behaviors)
What is social cognitive theory?
Explains human behavior in terms of a 3-way dynamic model where personal factors,
environmental influences, and behavior continually interact. Applied to counseling interventions
for disease prevention and management
What are the key constructs of social cognitive theory?
, observational learning, reinforcement, self control, self efficacy
How can the social ecological model help us develop successful programs?
It helps us understand factors affecting behavior and provdes guidance. It emphasizes multiple
levels of influence. Behaviors shape and are shaped by the social environment.
What are the levels of the social ecological model?
Individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public policy
What do SEM strategies include?
Broad changes such as policy, built environment, government regulations, and cultural
influences
What categories are included in the USDA umbrella?
Food Nutrition and consumer service, food safety, and research/education/economics
What programs are included in the USDA's food nutrition and consumer service category?
Food and nutrition service, and the Center for nutrition policy and promotion
What programs are included in the research, education, and economics category?
Economic research service and the Agricultural Research service
What is the USDA's mission?
To increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people
access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a way that supports american
agriculture and inspires public confidence
What are the federal nutrition assistance programs?
snap, wic, child nutrition programs, and food distribution programs
What are the components of the SNAP program?
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Ecological approach
a framework that identifies multiple levels of influence in the design, implementation, and
evaluation of health promotion programs
What is the basic premise of the ecological approach?
Health, behavior, and their determinants are interrelated. Targeted at individuals, interpersonal
relationships, organizations, and environmental factors
health belief model theory
an individual's readiness to take action depends on an individuals beliefs about whether or not
they are at risk for a disease or health problem and the perceptions of benefits of taking action to
avoid it
What are the core constructs of the health belief model?
perceived susceptibility and severity, perceived benefits and barriers, cues to action, and self-
efficacy. Often applied to prevention-related activities and early detection
My brother just had heart surgery.
Perceived susceptibility: This concept refers to one's belief about the likelihood of experiencing a
health problem
A stroke can be really serious. You can lose movement on one side of your body and have
difficulty keeping balance for months afterwards.
Perceived severity
There's not much I can do to prevent a heart attack. If it's going to happen, it will happen
no matter what I do
Perceived barriers
,If I follow my exercise schedule, I will reduce my risk for a heart attack and I will also have
more energy
perceived benefits
I am in great health so I don't have to worry about a heart attack
perceived susceptibility
My doctor asked me to go in for some lab work, but the past couple of months have just
been crazy. It can wait!
Perceived barriers
My wife keeps reminding me to go see my doctor
cues to actions
What is the transtheoretical model of changed?
People are at different stages of readiness to adopt healthful behaviors. It is useful for explaining
and predicting changes for health-related behaviors, can improve success of health counseling,
and can apply to individuals as well as groups, organizations, etc.
What are the stages of change of the transtheoretical model?
1. Precontemplation (no interest in change)
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. action (actual new habits)
5. Maintenance (ongoing practice of behaviors)
What is social cognitive theory?
Explains human behavior in terms of a 3-way dynamic model where personal factors,
environmental influences, and behavior continually interact. Applied to counseling interventions
for disease prevention and management
What are the key constructs of social cognitive theory?
, observational learning, reinforcement, self control, self efficacy
How can the social ecological model help us develop successful programs?
It helps us understand factors affecting behavior and provdes guidance. It emphasizes multiple
levels of influence. Behaviors shape and are shaped by the social environment.
What are the levels of the social ecological model?
Individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and public policy
What do SEM strategies include?
Broad changes such as policy, built environment, government regulations, and cultural
influences
What categories are included in the USDA umbrella?
Food Nutrition and consumer service, food safety, and research/education/economics
What programs are included in the USDA's food nutrition and consumer service category?
Food and nutrition service, and the Center for nutrition policy and promotion
What programs are included in the research, education, and economics category?
Economic research service and the Agricultural Research service
What is the USDA's mission?
To increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people
access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a way that supports american
agriculture and inspires public confidence
What are the federal nutrition assistance programs?
snap, wic, child nutrition programs, and food distribution programs
What are the components of the SNAP program?
