Healthy People 2010 has two goals, one of which is to improve the quality and length of life of all Americans. What is the other goal?
A. Decrease institutionalization of Americans and replace with community-based care.
B. Eliminate health disparities between different groups of Americans.
C. Improve the eating and exercise habits of obese Americans.
D. Improve the education of health care providers, particularly in relation to health promotion strategies.
ANS: B
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Briefly explain why you answered the above questions the way you did