C787 Module 3 Study Guide

Unit 3: Healthy Nutritional Choices (Cohort 1 Video) Reading: Chapter 10: Importance of Public Health Nutrition Programs in Preventing Disease “It appears that the increasing trend of overweight and obesity will likely overtake tobacco as the leading preventable cause of mortality in the United States” What are the primary diseases associated with poor diet and lifestyle? CAD, stroke, HTNs, diabetes, arthritis r/t disabilities, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease & some cancers How much of the total healthcare expenditures is spent on preventative approaches to preventable disease? 3% Define and provide examples of prevention strategies: Primary: encourage health-enhancing behaviors by giving individuals, families, and communities ways to reduce risk factors associated with disease and injury. Ex: nutrition and weight management classes in a community center for adults, environmental changes to provide nutritious choices in a school cafeteria vending machine, and Fruits and Veggies Matter campaigns to increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets. Primary prevention strategies seek to expand the positive potential of health Secondary: includes risk appraisa