Which of the Following Is the First Step to Understanding

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step to understanding the potential environmental health risks in a community in order to conduct an environmental health assessment?

• A)Conduct a health risk assessment of randomly selected individuals.
• B)Perform a windshield survey.
• C)Review facility permits and consumer confidence reports.
• D)Survey community members.

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health, often resulting from a combination of consuming too many calories and insufficient physical activity.

Hormones

Chemical substances released into the blood and having effects on other parts of the body.

Weight Regulation

The process of maintaining a healthy body weight through a balance of energy intake and energy expenditure.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A numerical value derived from an individual's weight and height, used as a screening tool to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obesity.