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WWatsford · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Which advice would best serve a nutrition counselor asked to speak with a non-English-speaking Muslim community?
a. Use a pictorial guide to illustrate nutrition options.
b. Speak slowly in plain English.
c. Use advanced medical terms because these are the same in all cultures.
d. Use a nonprofessional translator.

Question 2

Many of the policy initiatives address children rather than adults. Why?

frogdreck123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

First, because obesity is so intractable, it is preferable and more cost-effective to focus on prevention. Second, food habits are still fairly malleable for children, so it makes sense to target policies and programs at this age group. Finally, it is easy to reach children through the school environment.