Discuss how the "health continuum" could be utilized when planning health promotion
The "health continuum" depicts health as a continuum from a well population to a population at risk to a population with an established disease to one with a controlled chronic disease. Health promotion is more effective when the programming is targeted to the level of health within the population. Primary prevention activities are best for those who are well whereas tertiary prevention activities are more appropriate for those with an established chronic disease.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Donovan wants to consume 3 cups of dairy products daily. According to the USDA, which of the following foods should he eat to replace 1 cup of milk?
A. 1.5 oz cream cheese B. 4 oz American cheese C. 1.5 cups baked beans D. 2 cups cottage cheese
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A) 1 B) 5 C) 40 D) 50 E) 85
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A) organic farmers. B) renewable farmers. C) USDA farmers. D) non-sustainable farmers.