A Descriptive Epidemiological Method That Is Sometimes Useful for Health

question 31

Multiple Choice

A descriptive epidemiological method that is sometimes useful for health policy that can be used to know the number of people with a particular characteristic or number of events that occurred in a given region or community is called:

• A) an observational study.
• B) an analytical study.
• C) a counting case.
• D) a hypothesis/research question.

Explain the FRAMES acronym and its application in brief interventions.

Recognize the significance of weight monitoring in counseling sessions.

Understand the role and effectiveness of SMART goals in nutrition counseling.

Comprehend methods for incorporating weight monitoring into counseling sessions.

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Definitions:

Legislative

Relating to the branch of government responsible for making laws, or the process involved in creating legislation.

Federal Preemption

A legal doctrine allowing federal law to take precedence over conflicting state laws.

Literal Conflict

A situation where two or more laws, provisions, or legal texts directly contradict each other, making it impossible to comply with both simultaneously.

Persuasive Regulation

Regulations or guidelines that aim to influence behavior or decisions without imposing mandatory legal obligations.