A recent initiative from the USDHHS was launched to improve life in community-based chronic disease prevention programs, especially diabetes, obesity, and asthma. What resulted from the Steps to a Healthier US program? Select all that apply
A. Consumer information for various population groups was made widely available.
B. Increased funding for health promotion programs occurred.
C. Links to reliable health information web sites were established.
D. More continuing education programs for health professionals were given.
E. On-line interactive health risk appraisals were made available.
F. Federal tax laws were revised to include a deduction for cost of health promotion programs.
ANS: A, C, E
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