What three important points do the Healthy People 2020 objectives attempt to address? Name them and explain the significance of each

What will be an ideal response?


Personal responsibility for health behavior. Individuals need to become ever more health conscious. Responsible and informed behaviors are the keys to good health.
2. Health benefits for all people and all communities. Lower socioeconomic conditions and poor health often are interrelated. Extending the benefits of good health to all people is crucial to the health of the nation.
3. Health promotion and disease prevention. A shift from treatment to preventive techniques will drastically cut health care costs and help all Americans achieve a better quality of life.

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A. a woman with high body weight and high percent body fat B. a man with low body weight and low percent body fat C. a man with high body weight and high percent body fat D. a woman with high body weight and low percent body fat

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