Which of the following is a criterion for diagnosing malnutrition
is adults:
1) Excess adiposity (body fat)
2) Intention weight loss
3) Energy intake less than estimated needs
4) Hypoalbuminemia
Energy intake less than estimated needs
Which of the following is the focus of the traditional public health
approach to health care:
1) Primary prevention
2) Secondary prevention
3) Tertiary prevention
4) Patient care
Primary prevention
Which of the following is not one of the core functions of public
health:
1) Community assessment
2) Food security
3) Policy development
4) Public health assurance
Food security
One of the strongest arguments for the use of organic food is:
1) The cost of organic food is decreasing
2) Organic food is not more susceptible to contamination
, 3) To prevent sensitivity to pesticide contamination
4) To prevent antibiotic resistance
To prevent antibiotic resistance
Which pathogen causes hemorrhagic colitis (painful, bloody
diarrhea), which can result from eating undercooked ground beef
and other meats:
1) Escherichia coli
2) Campylobacter jejuni
3) Staphylococcus aureus
4) Yersinia enterocolitica
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Organic agriculture ___________:
Promotes a more sustainable food system.
Which of the following is not true of the Frieden's Health Impact
Pyramid:
1) It is based on evidence-based research
2) Interventions focusing on lower levels of the pyramid tend to be
more effective because they reach a broad segment of society and
require less individual effort.
3) It is a five-tier pyramid that can be used by individuals in a
community to determine their own healthcare priorities.
4) It includes clinical interventions that require limited contact
but confer long-term protection.
It is a five-tier pyramid that can be used by individuals in a
community to determine their own health care priorities.
How could a heart-healthy cooking class and demonstration be a
form of primary prevention:
The class is made available to the general public.