Public Health Approaches: Narrow Approach
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What is the main focus of the narrow approach to public health?

  • Enhancing community engagement
  • Promoting overall well-being
  • Addressing wider sociocultural factors
  • Preventing diseases and controlling costs (correct)
  • What is the main motivation for behavior change in the narrow approach?

  • Enhancing community connections
  • Improving environmental factors
  • Reducing individual risk (correct)
  • Addressing global health issues
  • Which statement best describes the burden of prevention and health promotion in the narrow approach?

  • Primarily placed on governments
  • Shared responsibility among individuals and society
  • Shifted to community organizations
  • Solely on the individual themselves (correct)
  • In the broad approach to public health, how is health defined?

    <p>As a multifaceted concept beyond just disease absence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the broad approach from the narrow approach in terms of health promotion?

    <p>Integration of public health science with policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concern addressed by the sociocultural theoretical model in public health nutrition?

    <p>Societal structures affecting health choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge mentioned in the text when it comes to estimating the number of calories needed per day?

    <p>Direct measurements are not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are predictive equations considered unreliable for designing an appropriate nutrition plan?

    <p>They are inaccurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the 'ABCD' approach mentioned in the text for nutrition assessment?

    <p>Dietary Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Anthropometric Measurement in nutritional assessment?

    <p>To measure physical characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an 'ABCD' approach crucial in nutrition assessment?

    <p>To gather comprehensive data from various assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of nutrition assessment, why are both overfeeding and underfeeding highlighted as concerns?

    <p>Overfeeding leads to obesity while underfeeding results in malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is stature (height/length) important in evaluating growth and nutrition status in children?

    <p>To determine growth and nutrition status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are accurate height measurements important according to the text?

    <p>To provide valuable information on height changes as people age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are beam scales with movable but nondetachable weights or accurate electronic scales recommended for obtaining body weight measurements?

    <p>To obtain accurate results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is single anthropometric measurements considered limited in effectiveness according to the text?

    <p>They are not useful for assessing body composition changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is stature more important for evaluating growth and nutrition status in children than in adults?

    <p>Height changes in children are more indicative of growth and nutrition status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is weight considered one of the most important measurements in assessing nutrition status?

    <p>To provide a simple estimate of body composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population group is more likely to have their body fat underestimated by BMI?

    <p>Elderly individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a waist circumference greater than 40 inches in men indicate?

    <p>Risk for disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which BMI category is the risk of all-cause mortality lowest according to the text?

    <p>18.5 - 24.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) potentially modify according to the text?

    <p>Body Mass Index (BMI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Body Mass Index (BMI) most associated with according to the text?

    <p>Overall mortality and nutrition risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is more likely to have their body fat overestimated by BMI?

    <p>Individuals with a muscular build</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized about weight change in the text?

    <p>Weight change is more meaningful for sick or debilitated patients than standardized desirable weight references.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Percent Weight Change calculated according to the text?

    <p>(Usual Weight - Actual Weight) / Usual Weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the provided example case of Mrs. Andal, what is her percent weight change from her usual weight?

    <p>11%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Body Mass Index (BMI) considered limited?

    <p>BMI lacks validation for acutely ill patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genetic markers are associated with high body fat percentages according to the text?

    <p>Genetic markers linked to cardiovascular disease mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context are weight changes more meaningful according to the text?

    <p>Weight changes are more informative in sick or debilitated patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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