According to Data Gathered in the National Health and Nutrition

question 13

Multiple Choice

According to data gathered in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in 1976-1980 about ___ percent of U. S. teenagers were obese; in 2007-2010 this percentage was ___ percent.

• A) 5; 10
• B) 10; 5
• C) 25; 55
• D) 5; 18

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Poly-A Tail

A sequence of adenine nucleotides added to the 3' end of newly synthesized messenger RNA molecules.

Prokaryotes

Simple, unicellular organisms without a nucleus, including bacteria and archaea, characterized by the absence of membrane-bound organelles.

Eukaryotes

Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinguishing them from prokaryotes.

Role

A function or part played by an individual or thing in a particular situation, system, or environment.