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burton19126

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on: Aug 2, 2018
A community member asks the nurse about the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary health prevention activities. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an accurate interpretation?
 
  1. Primary health prevention activities are often very individualized and focus on disease management..
   2. Secondary health prevention activities are provided to detect the early development of a health condition..
   3. Tertiary health prevention activities are used to prevent health conditions from occurring..
   4. Tertiary health prevention activities are often provided for a community and not used to target individuals..

Question 2

There is a phenomenon in America that involves its popular fast food addiction. What is the term used to describe the American love affair with super-sized portions?
 
  A) Portion distortion C) Increased appetite
  B) Portion identity D) Increased hunger


honnalora

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Primary health prevention activities are prevention-oriented activities that are delivered to a community. Secondary health prevention activities are used to screen for potential or actual health problems that are developing or have developed. Tertiary health prevention activities are provided for individuals to help manage an existing health condition.

Answer to Question 2

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Over time, the effects of larger portion sizes distort peoples' perception of how much food is normal or necessary to create a feeling of fullness and alter their ability to monitor how much food they have consumed.


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