e x a m II Flashcards

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nutrition assessment

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measurement of indicators of dietary status and occurrence

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nutrition monitoring

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intermittent times of assessment

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nutrition surveillance

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continuous assessment of nutritional status

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NNMRRP - national nutrition monitoring and related research program

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set of activities that provides info about the contribution diet has on the health of the US

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who jointly organizes the NNMRRP?

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HHS & USDA

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what groups does the NNMRRP utilize?

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non-institutionalized civilians 55+
children 2-6
women of reproductive age
individuals in nursing homes

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DRIs

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nutrient goals to be reached over time
EARs
RDAs
AIs
EER
AMDR
TI
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Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)

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requirement for a nutrient that supports a specific function

HALF the population

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recommended daily allowances (RDAs)

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insufficient daily amts to meet needs of nearly ALL americans

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adequate intakes (AIs)

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when there is insufficient data for an RDA

nutrient APPEARS to be sufficient

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tolerable upper intake level (UL)

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max daily amount that if exceeded could have negative health effects

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problem definition and agenda setting

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defining the nutritional problem

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formation of alternatives

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possible solutions to the problem are discussed

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policy adoption

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choosing the policy

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policy implementation

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putting the policy into action

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policy evaluation

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is the policy working?

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policy termination

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need was met, policy was too costly

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obesity

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BMI of 30 or higher - accumulation of excess adipose tissue

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overweight

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BMI of 25-29.9

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why is obesity costly?

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associated with chronic diseases

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determinants of obesity

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imbalance in energy by either a surplus of energy intake or lack of energy

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risk factors of obesity

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genetic, psychosocial, lifestyle factors, environmental

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adult obesity interventions

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clinical approaches

worksite health promotions

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child/adolescent interventions

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implemented in the school environment
decreasing screen time/increasing PA time
FAMILY involvement is VERY important

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race/ethnic disparities
obesity rates are higher among Black and Hispanic communities
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obesity paradox
it treats preventable illness rather than prevention
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healthy people 2020 objectives
longer lives without preventable disease achieve health equity create social and physical environment that promote good health
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private insurance
majority of insurance provided in the united states
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fee-for-service insurance
encourage the physicians to provide more services than necessary
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managed care insurance
improved quality of care with decreased cost
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hmos
health maintenance organizations | provide comprehensive services; make money by keeping people healthy
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PPOs
Preferred Provider Organization | not required to select a PCP --> greater out of pocket payment for provider
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POS
from both in network and out of network providers ... selection of PCP from a list of providers
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government/public insurance
insurance provided by the government
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medicare
largest health care insurer people 65 and older hospital insurance benefits, nursing facilities, some home healthcare
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medicaid
entitlement program for low-income, aged, blind, disabilities, dependent children etc
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high cost of healthcare
inflated; aging population; increased demand; continuing advancements