Describe the importance of using theory in designing nutrition education interventions


Social psychological and behavioral theories are useful to identify determinants of dietary behaviors. Theories help to uncover potential mediators of behavior change and enable educators to design an effective nutrition education intervention. Theories provide logical explanations of events or situations. They serve as road maps for understanding health-related problems, developing and implementing programs for target groups, and evaluating their effectiveness.

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Identify factors that you will need to monitor to ensure adequacy of her nutrition intervention

What will be an ideal response?

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This disorder is a relatively common syndrome characterized by excessive concern with one's muscularity. Sometimes this condition is referred to as "reverse anorexia."

a. Gourmand Syndrome b. Binge Eating Disorder c. Muscle Dysmorphia d. Pica

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Logan is 14 years old and has a BMI in the 85th percentile. His mother's BMI is 23 and his father's BMI is 32 . Logan's chance of becoming an obese adult is _____

a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80% e. 90%

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The ________ cells of the gastric glands are important to protect the lining of the stomach from damage.

A. pyloric B. parietal C. mucous D. chief

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