A Community Coalition Monitors the Increasing Obesity Rate of Children

question 6

Multiple Choice

A community coalition monitors the increasing obesity rate of children in their schools. Based on this data, they consider a variety of programming options which may possibly help decrease this trend. What was the purpose of conducting this surveillance?

• A) Protect the children from diseases that affect obese children.
• B) Teach parents that obesity will not be tolerated in this community.
• C) Educate children on surveillance techniques.
• D) Demonstrate that new clinical and effective protocols need to be developed.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.

Imitating Others

The action of copying the behaviors, actions, or traits of others, often as a method of learning or fitting into a group.

Reinforcing Others

The act of encouraging and supporting behaviors in others that contribute positively to desired outcomes or goals.

Punishing Others

The act of imposing a penalty or negative outcome on someone as a consequence of their actions.