Public Health Nutrition Overview
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What is the underlying theoretical model of the broad approach to health defined in the text?

  • Psychological
  • Sociocultural (correct)
  • Individualistic
  • Biomedical

Which approach defines health as more than just the absence of disease?

  • Clinical approach
  • Narrow approach
  • Preventive approach
  • Broad approach (correct)

What are the major public health activities associated with the broad approach?

  • Clinical and molecular epidemiology
  • Individual risk assessment
  • Cost-containment, disease prevention
  • Link public health science with policy (correct)

Why are predictive equations for estimating daily calorie needs considered unreliable for designing nutrition plans?

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What does an 'ABCD' approach stand for in nutrition assessment?

<p>Anthropometrics, Biochemical, Clinical, Dietary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does anthropometric assessment primarily measure?

<p>Body composition and growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Public Health Nutrition?

<p>Promoting good health through nutrition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Public Health Nutrition define health according to the WHO?

<p>Complete mental, physical, and social well-being (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Epidemiology provide in Public Health Nutrition?

<p>Methods to study disease occurrence in human populations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Narrow Approach differ from the Public Health Nutrition approach?

<p>Emphasizes individual risk reduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Public Health according to the text?

<p>Promoting the health of entire populations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Public Health defined in the text?

<p>Collective action for population health protection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Broad Approach to Health

A perspective that views health as more than just the absence of disease, encompassing social and cultural factors.

Sociocultural Model

A theoretical framework that emphasizes the impact of social and cultural factors on health.

Linking Public Health Science with Policy

Public health activities that bridge scientific knowledge with policy decisions to improve population health.

Anthropometric Assessment

Methods used to measure body composition and growth, such as height, weight, and body mass index.

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Public Health Nutrition

A field of study that focuses on promoting good health through nutritional interventions and policies.

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WHO Definition of Health

A definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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Epidemiology in Public Health Nutrition

The study of disease patterns and causes in human populations, providing insights into the impact of nutrition on health.

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Narrow Approach to Health

A narrow approach to health that focuses mainly on individual risk factors and behavior change, rather than addressing broader social determinants of health.

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Public Health

The collective efforts to protect and promote the health of entire populations.

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Predictive Equations for Calorie Needs

Predictive equations used to estimate daily calorie needs, but often inaccurate and unreliable for personalized nutrition plans.

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ABCD Approach in Nutrition Assessment

A comprehensive approach to nutrition assessment that includes anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, clinical evaluation, and dietary intake analysis.

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Dietary Epidemiology

An approach to nutrition assessment that focuses on the relationship between diet and disease, often using population-based data.

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