Health Promotion and Prevention Flashcards
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A worksite wellness program achieves a 10% reduction in emergency department visits over one year. This is an example of which type of program evaluation?
Answer: Summative (outcome) evaluation
Summative or outcome evaluation measures the actual results and impact of a program after implementation.
Which dietary recommendation is consistent with current USDA Dietary Guidelines that a COHN should promote in a worksite nutrition program?
Answer: Fill half the plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal
The USDA MyPlate guidance recommends making half of every plate fruits and vegetables as a core dietary pattern.
A COHN implements a walking program at lunch. Three months later, participation has dropped by 50%. The BEST next step is to:
Answer: Survey participants and non-participants to identify barriers
Surveying both participants and non-participants identifies specific barriers and facilitators to inform program adjustments.
Which federal law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons?
Answer: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
When promoting mental health in the workplace, the COHN should recognize that stigma:
Answer: Is a significant barrier to employees accessing mental health services
Mental health stigma is a well-documented barrier that prevents employees from seeking needed care even when services are available.
The primary goal of a Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) in a worksite setting is to:
Answer: Identify individual risk factors to guide targeted health interventions
HRAs collect behavioral, lifestyle, and health data to identify modifiable risk factors and guide personalized health promotion efforts.
A COHN planning a worksite diabetes prevention program should know that the CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) focuses primarily on:
Answer: Lifestyle changes including weight loss, healthy eating, and physical activity
The CDC-recognized DPP is a structured lifestyle change program targeting modest weight loss (5-7%) and increased physical activity to prevent type 2 diabetes.