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What is the purpose of including nutrition services in health care benefits?

To enhance the ability to fight disease, avoid hospitalization, and expensive treatments.

What is the overarching goal of Healthy People 2030 Vision?

To attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.

What is the definition of risk assessment?

Determining the extent of the hazard and identifying who faces the hazard.

What is the definition of public policy?

<p>A course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are nutrition services considered relatively inexpensive compared to treatment?

<p>Because they can help keep employees healthy and are manageable and easy-to-document.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential future reform in U.S. health care mentioned in the text?

<p>A movement away from treatment-based care and emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of creating social, physical, and economic environments in health care?

<p>To promote attaining the full potential for health and well-being for all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of policy discussed in the text?

<p>Little 'p' policy and Big 'P' policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Little 'p' policy and Big 'P' policy?

<p>Little 'p' policy is implemented at the department or agency level, while Big 'P' policy requires legislative and executive approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

<p>Executive, Legislative, Judicial</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Executive branch of the U.S. Government?

<p>To administer the laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Legislative branch of the U.S. Government?

<p>To make the laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Judicial branch of the U.S. Government?

<p>To interpret the laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps involved in the process of policymaking?

<p>Define Health Problems &amp; Agenda Setting, Formulation of Alternatives, Policy Adoption, Policy Implementation, Policy Evaluation, Policy Termination</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the U.S. government legitimize policy to influence the health behavior of the general public?

<p>Through mechanisms such as food labels (e.g., Calories now in bold letters) that can change people's consumption behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key steps involved in the process of policymaking?

<p>The key steps involved in the process of policymaking are: defining health problems and agenda setting, formulation of alternatives, policy adoption, policy implementation, policy evaluation, and policy termination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of legitimizing policy in order to influence the health behavior of the general public?

<p>The purpose of legitimizing policy is to establish it as a recognized and accepted authority, ensuring that it has the power and credibility to influence the health behavior of the general public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Little 'p' policy and Big 'P' policy?

<p>Big 'P' policy refers to national or state policy that requires legislative and executive approval, while Little 'p' policy is implemented at the department or agency level and addresses organizational practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the branches of the U.S. Government and their respective roles?

<p>The branches of the U.S. Government are the Executive branch, which administers the laws; the Legislative branch, which makes the laws; and the Judicial branch, which interprets the laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the lobbying opportunities to influence policymaking?

<p>The lobbying opportunities include proposing a bill, agenda setting within Congress, taking action at the appropriate committee, and encouraging the President to sign or veto a bill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of grassroots coalition in developing effective policy?

<p>A grassroots coalition plays a role in developing effective policy by garnering support from various stakeholders in the community, mobilizing public opinion, and advocating for the policy change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the tools or instruments used in policy adoption?

<p>The tools or instruments used in policy adoption may include regulations, expenditures, partnerships, programs, or a combination thereof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of policy evaluation?

<p>Policy evaluation is important to assess the impact of the policy and the effectiveness of the tools used in its implementation. It helps determine if the policy is achieving its intended goals and if any adjustments or improvements are needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors may lead to policy termination?

<p>Policy termination may occur due to loss of support, failure to achieve goals, or excessive costs associated with the policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can food labeling influence the health behavior of the general public?

<p>Food labeling, such as highlighting calorie content, can influence the health behavior of the general public by providing transparent information about the nutritional content of food, enabling individuals to make informed choices and potentially impacting their consumption patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of risk assessment?

<p>The purpose of risk assessment is to determine the extent of the hazard and identify who faces the hazard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to include nutrition services in health care benefits?

<p>Including nutrition services in health care benefits is important because it is relatively inexpensive compared to treatment, helps keep employees healthy, is manageable and easy-to-document, enhances the ability to fight disease and avoid expensive treatments, and promotes patient recovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching goal of Healthy People 2030 Vision?

<p>The overarching goal of Healthy People 2030 Vision is to attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five overarching goals of Healthy People 2030 Vision?

<p>The five overarching goals of Healthy People 2030 Vision are to eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all, create social, physical, and economic environments that promote attaining the full potential for health and well-being for all, promote healthy development, healthy behaviors, and well-being across all life stages, and engage leadership, key constituents, and the public across multiple sectors to take action and design policies that improve the health and well-being of all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of public policy?

<p>Public policy is the course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem, which is the gap between reality and the desired situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Big 'P' policy and Little 'p' policy?

<p>Big 'P' policy refers to formal policies that are enacted by government bodies, while Little 'p' policy refers to the informal actions and decisions made by individuals and organizations that influence public outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do policies need public and legislative support?

<p>Policies need public and legislative support to be implemented effectively and to ensure they align with public values and priorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential future reform in U.S. health care mentioned in the text?

<p>The potential future reform in U.S. health care mentioned in the text includes a movement away from treatment-based care, emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention, and effective provision and allocation of resources for preventive care, especially nutrition services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Executive branch of the U.S. Government?

<p>The role of the Executive branch of the U.S. Government is to implement and enforce laws, manage the day-to-day operations of the government, and lead the nation's response to domestic and international issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Legislative branch of the U.S. Government?

<p>The role of the Legislative branch of the U.S. Government is to make and pass laws, represent the interests of the people, and provide a system of checks and balances on the other branches of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary spending program?

<p>WIC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a continuing resolution?

<p>To provide money for programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

<p>To raise money for interest groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for Food and Nutrition Services in the federal government?

<p>USDA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of agency is the American Cancer Society (ACS)?

<p>Voluntary health agency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of community assessment (aka asset mapping)?

<p>To measure the way things are (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between measurement and assessment?

<p>Measurement assigns numbers to concepts, while assessment measures the way things are (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lobbying in the political process?

<p>To influence the passage of legislation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in the federal government?

<p>FDA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of entitlement programs?

<p>Social Security, SNAP Program, Medicaid/Medicare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection for assessing nutritional status?

<p>Physical examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sensitivity in testing?

<p>To prioritize reducing false negatives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between validity and reliability?

<p>Validity measures the accuracy and appropriateness of a measurement, while reliability measures the consistency and stability of a measurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term SES stand for in the context of assessing target population demographics?

<p>Social Economic Status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing the perceived health needs of a target population?

<p>To understand the population's perception of their health needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cultural issues in selecting a method for data collection?

<p>To capture the intended construct or concept in a culturally appropriate manner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing the resources available to meet the health needs of a target population?

<p>To determine the availability of resources to meet the needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of specificity in testing?

<p>To exclude individuals or cases without the desired characteristic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing the purpose, goals, and objectives before data collection?

<p>To align data collection with the intended outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing the health and nutritional status of a target population?

<p>To understand the baseline health and nutritional status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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