Introduction Flashcards
Difference between PHN and clinical & community dietetics
Public Health Nutrition (PHN) addresses population-level nutrition issues, unlike clinical and community dietetics focused on individual care.
What does PHN target compared to general public health work?
PHN targets nutrition-related problems and determinants at a broader level, distinct from general public health work on communicable diseases.
Core Functions of PHN:
Research and analysis, capacity building, and intervention management.
Research and Analysis:
Monitor nutritional health needs and conduct evidence-based research.
Building Capacity:
Enhance workforce skills, develop community resources, and engage in problem-solving for nutrition issues.
Intervention Management:
Plan and evaluate programs targeting nutrition determinants and promote equitable food access.
Prevention Focus:
Reduce new cases, mitigate risks, and delay illness onset in at-risk groups.
What do PHN practitioners require competencies in?
Data analysis, public health services, and socio-cultural contexts.
Professionalism in PHN involves:
Knowledge, empathy, and reflection to enhance practice
Knowing Dimension:
Stay updated with evidence-based practices to inform community-specific programs.
Empathetic Dimension:
Respect cultural diversity, address inequalities, and promote human rights.
Reflective Dimension:
Evaluate successes and challenges to refine future interventions.
Ethical Practice Principles:
Adhere to laws, promote fairness, and ensure evidence-based decisions.
Scope of Intervention:
Define target groups, develop capacity, and outline program goals.
Action Phase:
Establish measurable objectives and pilot programs before full implementation.
Management and Monitoring:
Regular oversight, risk management, and adjustment during implementation.
Evaluation Phases:
Includes formative, process, impact, and outcome evaluations.
Economic Evaluation:
Analyze cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and resource efficiency of programs.
Reflective Practice:
Encourages critical self-assessment to improve professional skills.
Valiorisation:
Share program results with stakeholders to advocate for wider adoption.
What do PHN programs focus on creating?
Healthier, more equitable communities through evidence-based interventions.
A nutritionist is designing a program for a population experiencing food insecurity. What core function of PHN practice should they prioritize?
Intervention management to develop policies and ensure equitable food access.
Public Health Nutrition (PHN) addresses ____, focusing on population-based nutrition issues.
Broader determinants of nutrition and health
How does PHN differ from clinical or community dietetics?
PHN focuses on population-level issues, while clinical/community dietetics centers on individual patient care.
Building capacity in PHN is like watering plants in a garden because ____.
It nurtures the workforce and community resources needed to thrive and address challenges.
What are the three core functions of PHN, and how are they applied?
Research and Analysis: Monitor population needs and conduct evidence-based studies.
Building Capacity: Train the workforce, build social capital, and engage communities.
Intervention Management: Develop, implement, and evaluate programs to address nutrition determinants.
The prevention focus of PHN aims to reduce ____, decrease ____, and delay ____.
New cases, risk factors, and illness onset
A PHN practitioner observes that obesity rates are rising in a specific age group. What prevention strategy should they employ?
Implement targeted interventions to reduce risk factors for this subgroup.
What competencies are essential for PHN practitioners to address socio-cultural and political challenges?
Socio-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, and management skills.
Reflective practice is like editing a book because ____.
It helps refine and improve approaches by evaluating successes and challenges.
A public health nutritionist introduces a school-based program but finds low engagement. What type of evaluation should they conduct?
Process evaluation to identify barriers and measure program delivery.
Four types of evaluation in PHN are ____, ____, ____, and ____.
Formative, process, impact, and outcome
What is the role of economic evaluation in PHN?
To assess cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and cost-benefit of interventions to maximize resource use.
How does professionalism in PHN reduce health inequalities?
By respecting cultural diversity, promoting equity, and addressing social determinants of health.
A nutritionist advocates for subsidized fruits and vegetables in low-income neighborhoods. Which ethical practice principle are they following?
Promoting fairness and equitable access to healthy food.
Valiorisation in PHN involves ____.
Sharing program results with stakeholders to promote broader adoption
Economic evaluation is like comparing car models because ____.
It identifies the most cost-effective option to meet specific needs.
A new intervention reduces childhood malnutrition rates significantly in one area. What should the PHN practitioner do next?
Conduct impact evaluation to measure short-term changes and plan for broader implementation.
Professionalism in PHN is built on three dimensions: ____, ____, and ____.
Knowledge, empathy, and reflection
