Ch. 1 - Opportunities in Community Nutrition Flashcards
community
a group of people who have shared values, are located in a specific space ( even cyberspace)
Four Components of Community
- people
- location in space
- social interaction
- shared values
Scales of Communities
global, national, regional, local
Community Nutrition
a discipline that strives to prevent disease and improve the health, nutrition, and well-being of individuals and groups
Three Arenas of Community Nutrition
people, policy, and programs
Places community nutritionists work
worksites, schools, community centers, health clinics, churches, apartment buildings, etc
Policy
course of action by public authorities to address given problems; accomplished through laws, regulations, and programs
Programs
the instruments used by community nutritionists to seek behavior changes that improve nutrition status and health
public health
promotes and protects people’s health and communities where they work, live, learn, play through the application of science, collective action, and practical skills
Purpose of Public Health
- Prevent epidemics and spread of disease
- Protect against environmental hazards
- Promote and encourage healthy behaviors
- Respond and assist in disaster recovery
- Prevent injury
- Ensure quality and accessibility of services
Public Health Systems
all private, public, and voluntary entities that contribute to the delivery of essential public health services
Three Core Functions of Public Health
- Assessment
- Policy Development
- Assurance
Public Health Assessment
Systematically collect, analyze, and make information available on healthy communities
Public Health Policy Development
Promote the use of a scientific knowledge base in policy and decision-making
Public Health Assurance
Ensure provision of services to those in need
