PNVN 1521 Exam 1 Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
What is healthy people 2030? Answer: science based 10 year national
objectives for improving health of all americans
What is it meant to do? Answer: sets goals for people to achieve in
order to improve health
Health care reform issues Answer: -managing cost
-promoting access
-limiting coverage
How is the health status of a population measured? Answer: -birth and
death rates
-life expectancy
-morbidity from disease
-access to health care
-health insurance factors
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Relationship of culture and values to health promoting teaching
Answer: myriad of cultures creates an opportunity for
misunderstanding and misinterpretations of health care teaching
Various types of family structure Answer: -nuclear
-extended
-single parent
-foster parent
-alternative
-dual career
-blended
-polygamous
-same sex parents
-cohabitation
Function of proteins Answer: -energy system
-body defense system
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-metabolism and transportation
-primary tissue building
-water and pH balance
Identify balanced diet Answer: Eating the right foods in the right
amount
Importance of nutrients to health and well being Answer: -prevents
nutrient deficiency diseases
-reduces the risk of diseases (ex. diabetes)
- critical to human growth and function
Function of carbohydrates Answer: -primary energy function
-basic fuel supply (physical activities and work of body cells)
-reserve fuel supply (liver stores 100g of glycogen, maintains blood
glucose and ensures brain function, skeletal muscles stores 300-400g)
Function of fats Answer: -provides energy
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