HED Chapter 1-3 Q&A

Which of the following phrases best describes the authors' view of the status of health education? Health education is - Answer- an emerging profession. The body of knowledge, principles, and concepts used in health education/promotion come from a variety of disciplines. Which one of the following is not one the major disciplines supporting health education/promotion? - Answer- Physics Which one of those below is not used to define a profession? A profession - Answer- provides an income. A professional prepared individual trained to use appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions and systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities is known as a - Answer- health educator. During the 1850s to 1950s, the primary focus of the public health effort in the United States was to - Answer- control infectious diseases. The greatest potential for reducing morbidity, saving lives, and reducing health care costs in the United States through health promotion and disease prevention was realized by the - Answer- mid 1970s. Which one of the following is not recognized as a dimension of health? - Answer- Political An approach to health that focuses on balancing the dimensions of a person's life through the adoption of health enhancing behaviors is known as - Answer- wellness. Which of the following surveys utilizes a telephone interview to collect health data? - Answer- The National Health Interview Survey Which of the following surveys collects health data about college students? - Answer- The National College Health Assessment The federal government's 1980 document that provided a blueprint of the health promotion and disease prevention strategy is known as - Answer- Promoting He