30 Questions
What is the main focus of the narrow approach to public health?
Preventing diseases and controlling costs
What is the main motivation for behavior change in the narrow approach?
Reducing individual risk
Which statement best describes the burden of prevention and health promotion in the narrow approach?
Solely on the individual themselves
In the broad approach to public health, how is health defined?
As a multifaceted concept beyond just disease absence
What distinguishes the broad approach from the narrow approach in terms of health promotion?
Integration of public health science with policy
What is a key concern addressed by the sociocultural theoretical model in public health nutrition?
Societal structures affecting health choices
What is the main challenge mentioned in the text when it comes to estimating the number of calories needed per day?
Direct measurements are not available
Why are predictive equations considered unreliable for designing an appropriate nutrition plan?
They are inaccurate
Which of the following is NOT part of the 'ABCD' approach mentioned in the text for nutrition assessment?
Dietary Assessment
What is the primary purpose of Anthropometric Measurement in nutritional assessment?
To measure physical characteristics
Why is an 'ABCD' approach crucial in nutrition assessment?
To gather comprehensive data from various assessments
In terms of nutrition assessment, why are both overfeeding and underfeeding highlighted as concerns?
Overfeeding leads to obesity while underfeeding results in malnutrition
Why is stature (height/length) important in evaluating growth and nutrition status in children?
To determine growth and nutrition status
Why are accurate height measurements important according to the text?
To provide valuable information on height changes as people age
Why are beam scales with movable but nondetachable weights or accurate electronic scales recommended for obtaining body weight measurements?
To obtain accurate results
Why is single anthropometric measurements considered limited in effectiveness according to the text?
They are not useful for assessing body composition changes
Why is stature more important for evaluating growth and nutrition status in children than in adults?
Height changes in children are more indicative of growth and nutrition status
Why is weight considered one of the most important measurements in assessing nutrition status?
To provide a simple estimate of body composition
Which population group is more likely to have their body fat underestimated by BMI?
Elderly individuals
What does a waist circumference greater than 40 inches in men indicate?
Risk for disease
In which BMI category is the risk of all-cause mortality lowest according to the text?
18.5 - 24.9
What does Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) potentially modify according to the text?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
What is Body Mass Index (BMI) most associated with according to the text?
Overall mortality and nutrition risk
Which group is more likely to have their body fat overestimated by BMI?
Individuals with a muscular build
What is emphasized about weight change in the text?
Weight change is more meaningful for sick or debilitated patients than standardized desirable weight references.
How is Percent Weight Change calculated according to the text?
(Usual Weight - Actual Weight) / Usual Weight
In the provided example case of Mrs. Andal, what is her percent weight change from her usual weight?
11%
Why is Body Mass Index (BMI) considered limited?
BMI lacks validation for acutely ill patients.
What genetic markers are associated with high body fat percentages according to the text?
Genetic markers linked to cardiovascular disease mortality
In what context are weight changes more meaningful according to the text?
Weight changes are more informative in sick or debilitated patients.
Explore the narrow approach in public health which focuses on disease prevention and cost containment, viewing health as the absence of disease. Understand how this approach emphasizes individual responsibility and behavior change to reduce risk at an individual level.
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