NUTR 430 Exam 1 2025 Questions and
Answers
health promotion - ANSWER-the process of enabling people to achieve their
maximum potential for good health
wellness - ANSWER-an optimal state of health
determinants of health - ANSWER-factors that have the potential to impact a
person's health both negatively or positively
public health - ANSWER-the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life,
and promoting health and efficiency via organized community efforts
community health intervention - ANSWER-planned activities to promote
health/prevent disease through improving eating behaviors
three basic objectives/strategies of community nutrition interventions: -
ANSWER-build awareness, change behavior/lifestyles, create supportive
environments
primary prevention - ANSWER-"health promotion" --> intervene prior to onset
of disease. improve QOL, social/personal productivity, reduce burden on society
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, secondary prevention - ANSWER-"primary medical care" that typically includes
screening component
tertiary prevention - ANSWER-"disease management" to reduce comorbidities or
early mortality
what are the three core responsibilities of community/public health professionals?
- ANSWER-assessment, policy/program development, assurance
evidence-based practice - ANSWER-uses research/science vs. solely relying on
intuition/tradition. also considers population preference/needs and professional
experience
community needs assessment - ANSWER--evaluates health and nutrition status
-identifies current resources
-considers "wants"
triggers of community needs assessment - ANSWER--want to understand
community
-generate new data
-validate data
-obtain funding
describe the process involved in conducting a CNA - ANSWER-1. define purpose
2. set parameters
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Answers
health promotion - ANSWER-the process of enabling people to achieve their
maximum potential for good health
wellness - ANSWER-an optimal state of health
determinants of health - ANSWER-factors that have the potential to impact a
person's health both negatively or positively
public health - ANSWER-the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life,
and promoting health and efficiency via organized community efforts
community health intervention - ANSWER-planned activities to promote
health/prevent disease through improving eating behaviors
three basic objectives/strategies of community nutrition interventions: -
ANSWER-build awareness, change behavior/lifestyles, create supportive
environments
primary prevention - ANSWER-"health promotion" --> intervene prior to onset
of disease. improve QOL, social/personal productivity, reduce burden on society
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1
, secondary prevention - ANSWER-"primary medical care" that typically includes
screening component
tertiary prevention - ANSWER-"disease management" to reduce comorbidities or
early mortality
what are the three core responsibilities of community/public health professionals?
- ANSWER-assessment, policy/program development, assurance
evidence-based practice - ANSWER-uses research/science vs. solely relying on
intuition/tradition. also considers population preference/needs and professional
experience
community needs assessment - ANSWER--evaluates health and nutrition status
-identifies current resources
-considers "wants"
triggers of community needs assessment - ANSWER--want to understand
community
-generate new data
-validate data
-obtain funding
describe the process involved in conducting a CNA - ANSWER-1. define purpose
2. set parameters
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