16 Questions
What is a leading cause of death globally, according to the text?
Diabetes
Which unhealthy dietary factor is mentioned as a cause of diabetes?
High consumption of saturated fats
What is presented as a growing global challenge in the context of unhealthy dietary behavior?
Increasing availability and demand for unhealthy foods
According to the text, what can contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes?
Regular exercise and healthy diet
In the ecological model of health, health is presented as a product of the interdependence between the individual and subsystems of the ecosystem, such as __.
Family, community, culture, physical and social environment
What does the text emphasize in relation to the WHO advice for healthy diet?
Account for socio-cultural variation within the generic advice
According to the ecological approach, health behavior is believed to be determined by:
An interaction between individual actions and factors outside the individual
What is cited as a reason for the current epidemic of obesity according to the ecological approach?
Long-term changes in the availability of energy-dense foods
What environmental factors might influence a person's choice to eat low-fat snacks according to the ecological approach?
All of the above
What is responsible for determining how much physical activity a person engages in, according to the ecological approach?
Social and physical environment
Which statement best reflects the role of individual actions and characteristics in determining health, according to the ecological approach?
Individual actions interact with factors outside the individual to determine health
What is cited as a factor contributing to overweight and obesity, according to many health authorities?
Positive energy imbalance
According to the ecological approach, what influences a person's decision on how much physical activity to engage in?
Social and physical environment
What does the ecological approach propose as a determinant of a person's choice to eat low-fat snacks?
Social pressure from friends and colleagues
What environmental factors are considered to influence a person's eating habits according to the ecological approach?
Both a and b
What is one reason cited for adapting the ecological approach in health promotion?
To understand and influence health behaviors through multiple factors including environmental influences
This quiz covers the introduction to public health nutrition strategies for intervention at the ecological level, focusing on the impact of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and the role of unhealthy diets and lifestyle. It highlights the significance of addressing these issues on a broader ecological level.
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